5 Cannabis Policy Reform Initiatives You Can’t Overlook in 2024
Looking Ahead to 2024: Jonathan Robbins Chair of Akerman’s Cannabis Practice, Explores the SAFER Banking Act and Revised Farm Bill, Discussing Potential Legislative and Policy Shifts for the Indust...
Cannabis Business CEOs Call on President To Pardon Weed-Related Convictions
Chief executive officers of the cannabis industry released a statement through the United States Cannabis Council (USCC) calling on President Joe Biden to issue a pardon on non-violent cannabis co...
President Biden Still Considering Pardon For Nonviolent Drug Convictions, White House Says
During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden has “every intention of using his clemency power” but did not provide any additional information on when any...
Congress Prepares For Sweeping Cannabis Reform
Congressional Democrats are preparing several initiatives to decriminalize marijuana for its upcoming session. Among many other goals, the proposals would establish banking services for the multi-...
VA Looking Into Medical Marijuana Policy Changes, Says VA Secretary
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough stated that although medical marijuana is federally illegal, VA officials are having discussions on policy changes t...
Marijuana Advocates Fantasy Football Team
When it comes to marijuana, the National Football League (NFL) has never been one to welcome the plant with open arms. However, last April, the league revealed it will no longer test players for T...
AOC & GOP Congressman Present Bill to Boost Expungement For Cannabis Convictions
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Dave Joyce (R-OH) filed the Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act which is a bill that will incentivize local and state governments t...