Gyasi Sellers

A federal appellate court has set a date for oral arguments in a pivotal case aimed at overturning the U.S. government’s prohibition on marijuana. As Marijuana Moment reported, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has scheduled the hearing for December 5, just three days after a...

With cannabis rescheduling being a hot topic these days, let's scroll through the latest regulatory changes in the cannabis space. In fact, if you want to understand what these policy changes mean for the future of the industry, join us at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Hear...

A historical legal challenge against federal cannabis prohibition is underway as a group of marijuana companies press for oral arguments in federal court. They aim to counter Department of Justice (DOJ) arguments, claiming that the legalization of cannabis boosts out-of-state tourism and therefore...

Several cannabis companies are challenging the federal ban on marijuana, arguing it has no legal basis. They claim the government’s original justification for prohibition - curbing illegal interstate trade - is no longer valid since many states have legalized marijuana. This lawsuit counters...

In response to a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland challenging federal marijuana prohibition in state markets, the Justice Department (DOJ) plans to request dismissal. The lawsuit argues that continued prohibition harms businesses and public safety, while denying them financial...