DOJ Abandons Some MMJ Forfeiture Cases in California
The US Attorney for the Central District of California is dropping forfeiture lawsuits against several landlords of medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Medford, Oregon Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The city council expanded on an ordinance to ban any business that violates federal law, including (if not targeting) medical marijuana dispensaries.
Second 2014 CA Marijuana Legalization Initiative Filed
Proponents of a second 2014 marijuana legalization initiative filed the measure with the California secretary of state's office last Friday.
ASA Executive Director to Be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference
Steph Sherer, Executive Director of ASA will be awarded the Robert C. Randall Award October 26 at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Denver.
Jamaica Debates Marijuana Decriminalization
Lawmakers in Kingston Tuesday debated marijuana decriminalization, even though there is no bill pending or vote scheduled.
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Chicago Medical Marijuana Clinic Deluged With Calls
CBS reports that Chicago's first medical marijuana clinic has had over 20,000 calls since August, but cannot yet dispense cannabis.
More Anti-Cancer Properties of Marijuana Revealed
Of six cannabinoids studied, each showed anti-cancer properties as effective as those in THC. They had an increased effect when combined with each other.
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Cannabis Could Be Legalized in UK
The review could encourage the legalization of cannabis based on recent changes in US policy, and may even encourage legalizing 'club drugs'
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Denver’s Marijuana Smell Proposal Nearly Snuffed Out
An ordinance to fine people up to $1,000 for marijuana smell in Denver may be revisited by the City Council sometime in the future, but after revisions.
ASA California Roundup: October 14, 2013
Earlier last week, the U.S. Attorney’s office made a reasonable move, and dropped charges against several California landlords renting to dispensaries.
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Central MA Medical Marijuana Race Narrows to 13 Players
13 of 15 applications to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Worcester County, Massachusetts have been approved to go on to "phase 2."
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Mexico City Moving Toward Marijuana Legalization
Several members of Mexico City's assembly plan on introducing marijuana legalization bills at the end of the month.
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Denver Secret Cup Awards Ceremony This Weekend
Denver's Secret Cup is held in secret, but winners will be announced at the awards ceremony this weekend, open to the public.
Calling All Former Answerdam Members
Jovan Jackson, a legitimate medical cannabis patient and Navy veteran was a directing member of Answerdam, a medical marijuana collective.
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Scotland Police Left Cannabis in Rental Van
Trash bags packed with cannabis were found in a rental van after Coatbridge Police rented it.
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Marijuana Mentioned in 1,730 Pieces of Legislation This Year
A great article on Washington Post describes (complete with infographics) the proliferation of marijuana legislation this year
West Virginia Moves Towards Medical Marijuana
A January poll showed that a majority of West Virginia voters support a law allowing medical marijuana in their state, and now their representatives are listening.
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Big Money Wants a Piece of the Nevada Medical Marijuana Pie
Wealthy investors are coming from all around to get in on the Nevada medical marijuana industry.