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Former Cannabis Comish Firing Sparks Debate On Oversight In Massachusetts: What's Next For The Industry?
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 12:22pm | 630Shannon O’Brien, the former chair of the Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts lost her legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg resulting in O’Brien being fired last month. Goldberg, who named Bruce Stebbins acting chair of the regulatory body, expressed concern about...
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Massachusetts Cannabis Chief Shannon O'Brien Loses Job After Year-Long Suspension And Costly Legal Fight
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 11:14am | 512It’s finally over for Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts Shannon O’Brien who lost her legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. O’Brien was originally appointed to serve a five-year term in 2022 and has denied the misconduct allegations. Goldberg suspended O...
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Alleged Racist Remarks Cited As Reasons Massachusetts Cannabis Chair Was Suspended, Court Filing Reveals
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 12:43pm | 578Court filings finally reveal some of the accusations against Shannon O’Brien, Massachusetts' former Cannabis Control Commission who was suspended in September by state treasurer Deborah Goldberg. Shortly after, O’Brien filed a lawsuit against Goldberg arguing...
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State Treasurer Approves Hearing On Suspension Of Top MA Cannabis Official, Legal Battle On Hold
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 1:58pm | 380Shannon O'Brien, on the brink of a court hearing contesting her suspension as chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, announced that state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has approved a hearing regarding her removal, reported the Boston Herald. What Happened? The ex-official...
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Top Cannabis Official In Massachusetts Takes On State Treasurer, Challenges 'Unlawful Suspension'
Friday, September 29, 2023 - 10:00am | 333Shannon O'Brien, the ex-official responsible for overseeing cannabis operations in Massachusetts, filed a lawsuit against State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on Thursday. Why? O'Brien claims that suspending her position as the chief of the state Cannabis Control Commission was unlawful....
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What's New In Cannabis? MA Official Suspended, Louisiana's Voter Guide, Maine Overhauls MMJ Program
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 12:16pm | 584Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien Suspended Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has suspended Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien, whose appointment she made a year ago. The reasons for the suspension have yet to be disclosed, and it is unclear...