Marijuana

Instead of weed, they should have been moving something that’s not a threat. Like high-powered assault rifles.

Sit, boy.

We’ve reached a point of informed national consensus, and it’s high time for lawmakers to listen.

Even IF the DEA deemed that Delta-8 THC is legal, it wouldn't give carte blanche to manufacture Delta-8 THC in states where the substance is expressly banned or legalize it under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

By 2022, U.S. companies are expected to spend up to $15 billion on influencer marketing.

* R. Kelly found guilty of sex trafficking. Really shouldn’t be surprising that a guy that called himself the Pied Piper of R&B lured youth. [New York Post]

* A district attorney is about to dismiss 60k weed convictions. About damn time. [Los Angeles Times]

* One shot for two, please: study finds COVID vaccination helps boost baby’s immunity in utero. [CTV News]

* Alabama would rather spend $400M investing in slavery than combat COVID. [Vanity Fair]

* Check out how Emily Dillan is balancing being an advocate with getting her JD. Maybe there is hope that some lawyers are good people. [ABA Journal]

If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, this law would change California’s love-hate relationship with finished hemp-derived products.

Many social media companies have yet to publish formal guidance on this issue and are choosing to arbitrarily censor CBD.

The new limit reflects the need for a more nuanced approach.

The federal descheduling of marijuana would allow companies to take tax deductions, have access to banking services, and list on the U.S. stock market. 

This is... not surprising.

* Country that prides itself on its history continues to whitewash its 1st Amendment heroes. When will textualists do the reading? [The Hill]

* Senator cares more about Chick-Fil-A than likely violation of the constitution and calls to violence. 1L attending a FedSoc meeting and staying for the food vibes. [HuffPost]

* Federal legislation proposed to decriminalize marijuana. Probably won’t make it through, dope either way. [CNBC]

* Data shows tendencies of folks that pass the bar exam. Now, should you read this or focus on your family law module? [American Lawyer]

Since 1971, the United States has spent -- wasted -- $3 trillion enforcing its antiquated, racist drug policy.

* “Are you serious? Right in the middle of discovery?” Gunmaker fluffs documents for Sandy Hook shooting with non-sequitur memes. [CtPost]

* Failed the DC Bar? At least you aren’t the only one who can’t practice there. Tough break, Giuliani. [The Guardian]

* Ex-President sues private companies under a “Freedom of Speech” claim in Florida. The Civil Procedure and First Amendment finals write themselves. [BBC]

* Okay, break it up! Thirty-six states (and DC) set their sights on Google for antitrust litigation over their Play Store. [Washington Post]

* A police department in New Mexico retires its fleet of drug sniffing dogs in the wake of marijuana legalization. Good Boys get to retire early. [KOB.com]