What happens when a party attempts to sidestep the strict guidelines of a court order? A cannabis company’s non-compliance with an injunction illuminates the consequences of playing with fire. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v. Terphogz, LLC U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Case: 1:21-cv-02357.
Continue Reading Taste the Rainbow of Sanctions – Cannabis Company Violates Skittles Permanent InjunctionThe Week in Weed: February 6, 2025
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Pennsylvania’s governor talks about legalization. Ohio legislators propose restrictions on cannabis. A new study raises concerns about marijuana and memory loss. And finally, Bill Gates talks about smoking pot to look cool.
PENNSYLVANIA
The Keystone State is one of only two in the Northeast that have not legalized marijuana for adult use. (Looking at you, New Hampshire.) Governor Josh Shapiro (D) would like to change that.
I know some are going to say it’s complicated, but it’s been talked about for years. And just in the last two years, Ohio legalized, Maryland legalized, and we keep falling further behind. Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA)
But some in the legislature have their doubts about this idea.
It’s a practicality issue more than a philosophical issue. Obviously, this state has not done well in rolling out medical marijuana. We’ve not demonstrated our ability to have the bureaucracy manage something of that magnitude. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R)
How this will play out is anyone’s guess. But when a state finds itself surrounded by jurisdictions that have legalized, it’s a decent bet that they’ll find a way to make it work. New Hampshire not withstanding.
OHIO
In 2023, Ohioans voted to legalize adult-use cannabis. In 2025, will the legislature impose restrictions? A bill supported by the House Speaker has been assigned to the Senate’s general government committee. The bill would restrict the number of plants that can be grown at home, prevent home growers from transferring any cannabis to anyone else, and raise cannabis taxes, among other provisions. A similar bill was unsuccessful in the 2024 session, but this legislation has been described as being on a “fast track.”
MARIJUANA AND MEMORY
A study conducted at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz School of Medicine may provide some scientific evidence to support the stereotype of “stoner brain.” The study shows a connection between frequent cannabis use and loss of working memory. Note that a connection is not cause and effect, and the study was based on raw data collected between 2012 and 2015, from a relatively homogeneous group of participants. More study is clearly needed in order to determine what other factors may be at play in the memory loss.
AND FINALLY
Even the rich and famous were nerdy teenagers once. Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, says he tried smoking marijuana in his youth, hoping that girls would be impressed. “It didn’t work out – but I tried.”
Be well everyone – we’ll see you next week!
The Week in Weed: January 31, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Senator Elizabeth Warren offers the Department of Government Efficiency a marijuana-related way to save money. Jaime Dimon opines on the prospects for cannabis banking. The Nebraska legislature has several proposals to choose from in setting up a medical marijuana market. And finally, a Manchester, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce luncheon wins the prize for most interesting agenda.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 31, 2025The Week in Weed: January 24, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we look at the new administration’s choice for interim DEA head. Florida may have cannabis on the ballot in 2026. Leafly is off the NASDAQ. And finally, we bid farewell to Janet Yellen.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 24, 2025The Week in Weed: January 17, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we give you an update on the DEA re-scheduling hearing. Spoiler alert: it ain’t happening. We also check in with Virginia, to see what the legislature has planned for legalization, and how the governor feels about those plans. It’s been a while since we had news from Nebraska, so we’ll look at what the Cornhusker State is up to. And finally, if you’re looking for an alcohol replacement during Dry January, some folks are turning to cannabis.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 17, 2025Re-scheduling in Limbo – Hearing Cancelled
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John Mulrooney has cancelled the long-awaited cannabis re-scheduling hearing set for next week. Pro-reform advocates have suggested that the DEA had improper communications with re-scheduling opponents, and filed a request for leave to file an interlocutory appeal. ALJ Mulrooney granted this request and has stayed proceedings for at least 90 days. Next week also brings a new administration, which, together with other ongoing litigation concerning the hearings, could add a layer of complexity to the situation.
Further bulletins as events warrant!
The Week in Weed: January 10, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New York released updated cannabis industry data. The Congressional Cannabis Caucus has new leadership. Wisconsin’s governor calls for a ballot initiative on adult-use. The DEA faces charges of improper conduct surrounding re-scheduling. And finally, Cher reflects on Sonny’s anti-marijuana stance.
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 10, 2025The Week in Weed: January 3, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Last week, we looked back at 2024; this week we look forward to 2025. Where will cannabis be legalized? What’s the outlook for the industry? What about banking or rescheduling? So many questions…
Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 3, 2025The Saga Continues: Fifth Circuit Court Reinstates Nationwide Injunction on CTA Pausing FinCEN’s Recently Announced Reporting Deadlines
For insights on the latest developments related to the CTA, visit Seyfarth’s Corporate Transparency Act newsroom.
What You Need to Know
Earlier this week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury reset Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting deadlines. However, on December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a new order vacating a stay, effectively reinstating the nationwide preliminary injunction. As a result, the reporting requirements of the CTA – that is, requirements to report BOI – are once again enjoined nationwide, and enforcement remains suspended pending further proceedings. Accordingly, the new filing deadlines recently announced by FinCEN appear to no longer be applicable for the time being, but we continue to monitor developments.
Continue Reading The Saga Continues: Fifth Circuit Court Reinstates Nationwide Injunction on CTA Pausing FinCEN’s Recently Announced Reporting DeadlinesThe Year in Weed: 2024 Edition

Welcome back to The Year In Weed, The Blunt Truth’s annual roundup of cannabis-related stories. As usual, I’ll adopt Dave Barry’s Year in Review (sadly, no longer available for free) format and look at stories month by month. Last year, I hoped that the feds, New York and Alabama would get their acts together, as I was running out of metaphors to describe their respective situations. Did that holiday dream come true? Well…
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