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Medical Marijuana

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Medical Marijuana Update

A California appeals court has made a landmark ruling, the DEA keeps on raiding, and a Montana medical marijuana provider refuses a post-conviction plea bargain, and those are just the top stories.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_54.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

It's been a relatively quiet week on the medical marijuana front, with the big news being the DC Circuit Court's interest in determining whether Air Force vet Michael Krawitz has standing to challenge the federal government's refusal to reschedule marijuana. But that isn't all.
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Initiative Watch

We're getting down to the final days, and the action around drug reform initiatives is fierce.
Ed Forchion prepared for his first trial this spring (njweedman.com)
Ed Forchion prepared for his first trial this spring (njweedman.com)

Jury Nullifies in "NJ Weedman" Marijuana Trial

Chalk one up for the NJ Weedman. The longtime activist and gadfly convinced a New Jersey jury to ignore the law and acquit him of marijuana possession with the intent to distribute.
Now, the battle over rescheduling has moved from DEA and HHS to the federal courts. (safeaccessnow.org)
Now, the battle over rescheduling has moved from DEA and HHS to the federal courts. (safeaccessnow.org)

Marijuana Scheduling Case Heard By US Appeals Court [FEATURE]

The US Court of Appeals in DC heard oral arguments Tuesday in medical marijuana advocates' bid to overturn the DEA's decision to not reschedule the plant.