Oakland Complains of 'Twilight Zone' Medical Marijuana Case
The possible shutdown of a medical marijuana dispensary puts Oakland in a "twilight zone" where it has no rights, a city lawyer told a federal judge.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.30)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 30, 2013:
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San Diego City Attorney to Continue Prosecuting Dispensaries
The San Diego City Council has sided with Attorney Jan Goldsmith against Mayor Bob Filner's request to stop prosecuting dispensaries.
City of Oakland Battles in Federal Court over Harborside
DOJ will argue for dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the City of Oakland in to halt the forfeiture of property being used by Harborside Health Center.
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Proponents of Medical Marijuana Measure Shift Support
A coalition of California groups has abandoned support of their own medical marijuana measure in favor of a very similar one backed by the L.A. City council
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.01.29)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of January 29, 2013...
2016 for a Marijuana Legalization Bid in California
California activists are eager for marijuana legalization, but crafty movement strategists are counseling patience -- and trying to build their forces.
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Marijuana Policy Project has Big Plans for 2013
Marijuana Policy Project has big plans for 2013, such as building support for tax and regulate measures in California, Maine and Oregon.
San Diego Medical Marijuana Mogul Gets Eight Years
Hester is the poster boy for the types of medical marijuana dispensaries that the federal government is criminally targeting, says US Attorney Laura Duffy.
ASA, AHPA Collaborate to Enhance Marijuana Safety
Cannabis Committee of the AHPA issues recommendations for standards of marijuana safety to state officials in California, Colorado, and Massachusetts.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.23)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 23, 2013:
Antioch, California Moves Ahead with Ban on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Antioch, California City Council voted 3-2 for an outright pot ban, ultimately siding with city staff over concerns about the secondary effects of marijuana facilities -- namely burglary, robbery and the sale of illegal drugs, particularly to youngsters.
City Attorney Refuses Mayor's Request to Drop Cases
City Attorney Jan Goldsmith wrote a letter to litigants in medical marijuana dispensary cases indicating he is not answerable to his client the Mayor.
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Mendocino County, California Continues to Spar with Feds over Conflicting Marijuana Laws
Mendocino County continues to resist demands by federal prosecutors for records on medical marijuana growers who registered for permits to cultivate up to 99 plants.
California Supreme Court Denies Review of Landmark Medical Pot Case, Huge Win For Dispensaries
The California Supreme Court denied review yesterday of a landmark medical marijuana dispensary case, which drew widespread attention from prosecutors...
LA City Council Moves to Write a Third Medical Cannabis Initiative
Voters in Los Angeles will have three medical cannabis measures from which to choose when they go to the polls in May. The City Council approved a motion
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.01.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 16, 2013:
Matthew Davies: Another Victim of the Government’s War on Marijuana
Today’s New York Times includes a feature story about California medical marijuana provider Matthew Davies, who federal prosecutors are pressuring to accept