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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

Cannabis Law Report

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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Nevada Supreme Court Holds Recreational Cannabis is Not a “Lawful” Off-Duty Product

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The court framed the issue as whether “lawful use in this state” means “lawful under state law” or “generally lawful, under both state and federal law.” Dish Network, LLC (which addressed a similar issue), the court disagreed with the plaintiff’s arguments.

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Medical cannabis licenses approved for six companies in Georgia

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The Atlanta Jnl Constitution reports… ROCK SPRING — Georgia’s medical marijuana board chose six companies Saturday that will be allowed to sell the drug, a decision that will finally give registered patients a legal way to obtain medication first approved six years ago. State law limits the number of medical marijuana producers to six.

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The Week in Weed: May 7, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. Also this week, another bipartisan, bicameral group introduced the Marijuana Data Collection Act.

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Budding Woes: Navigating the Weedy Waters of Cannabis Companies in Financial Distress

The Blunt Truth

Marijuana related assets cannot be sold free and clear of liens and encumbrances via the tried and true bankruptcy section 363 sale, which leaves the loser’s creditors without the best tool to maximize the value of the loser’s assets, and deprives acquirers of a federal court order conveying assets. Losers lack access to the U.S.

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Marijuana Arrests Drop Rapidly in Illinois’ Top 5 Largest Suburbs

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Marijuana arrests dropped significantly in the largest suburbs in Illinois, according to the Associated Press. Arrests for marijuana-related crimes plummeted by a range of 63% and roughly 80% from 2015 to 2018 in the five largest suburbs: These include Aurora, Naperville, Elgin, Joliet and Waukegan. Christopher Botzum said.

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Article: Fire Law: Marijuana in the Workplace – Coats v. Dish Network, LLC,

Cannabis Law Report

The legalization of marijuana created a number of problems for the fire service and contributed greatly to an uptick in marijuana-related lawsuits that were filed by firefighters and applicants. It’s a multifaceted challenge that stands in stark contrast to the simple, straightforward approach to marijuana that existed for decades.

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