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Proposition 12 in the Crosshairs—Again: With Cert Denied in IPPA and a New Federal Lawsuit Filed, the Legal Battle Continues

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It has been just over a year since the U.S. Supreme Court rebuffed a challenge to California’s controversial Proposition 12, which prohibits the sale of certain meat products within the state unless the animals were raised...more

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Alabama Cannabis Court Faces Dilemma: To Treat Applicants Fairly or Equally?

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“Equal is not fair, and fair is not equal. Equal is obtainable but fair is not.” The Montgomery County Circuit Court overseeing the launch of Alabama’s medical cannabis program has an interesting dilemma on its hands. It...more

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California Court of Appeal Casts Doubt on Legality of Municipality’s Voter ID Law

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Earlier this month, a California appellate court issued an order in People v. Huntington Beach indicating that California’s intermediate appellate court will hold that there is a limit on the power of localities to manage...more

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Arizona Supreme Court Expands Just Compensation Rights in Eminent Domain Case

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In a significant victory for property owners, the Arizona Supreme Court held this week that damages in condemnation cases can include compensation for the reduction in value caused by the proximity of homes to a new highway...more

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Second Department Reverses Trial Court and Holds State Voting Rights Act to Be Constitutional

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On January 30, 2025, the Appellate Division Second Department handed down a decision regarding the constitutionality of the New York State Voting Rights Act. The case, Clarke v. Town of Newburgh, concerned a challenge under...more

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Virginia’s ‘Total THC’ Hemp Law Upheld by Fourth Circuit: What It Means for the Hemp Industry

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On January 7, 2025, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its long-awaited decision in Northern Virginia Hemp & Agriculture v. Commonwealth of Virginia, holding that Virginia could implement “total THC” standards for...more

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