Cannabis Law Group’s Medical Marijuana Legal Blog

Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers are shaking our heads at the fact that a former Los Angeles County official from Cudahy received five years of probation for bribery, while the same week, a former marijuana dispensary operator was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison – even though he was abiding by state law. Although…

A federal judge has heard both sides of the argument on whether the Oakland-based Harborside Health Center – the largest medical marijuana dispensary in the U.S. – should be allowed to continue operating while it fights the federal government’s forfeiture action. Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers know this case could have national implications in terms…

A 2013 Field poll revealed that a higher percentage of California voters are in favor of making marijuana legal to purchase and possess. Our Los Angeles marijuana attorneys know that public opinion is shifting when it comes to marijuana policy in California. According to the field poll, which is conducted on an annual basis, 47%…

As we kick off what we expect to be another tumultuous year for the medical marijuana community in California, our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers believe it’s worth exploring the efforts of state and federal officials to eradicate underground operations as well. Or perhaps more specifically, marijuana cultivation in publicly-owned parks and forests. The Los Angeles…

A report from the marijuana advocates Americans for Safe Access (ASA) reveals that the Obama Administration’s latest guidelines for enforcement are already being followed by many states. The marijuana lawyers in L.A. are devoted to raising awareness about the policies espoused by the federal government when it comes to marijuana legislation. Marijuana advocates at ASA…

The Los Angeles city clerk’s office has confirmed that there are now two medical marijuana initiatives that have qualified to be considered by voters in May. However, council members could at any point prior to that election decide to adopt one or the other, making the May vote moot. Our Los Angeles medical marijuana lawyers…

At a medical marijuana dispensary in southern California, the operators are known to hand out Bibles with their buds. Our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers understand that Canna Care, based out of Sacramento, was recently profiled by The Christian Post, an online news magazine. The owners of the operation say they support the decriminalization of marijuana,…

The city of Riverside will now continue in its quest to shut down medical marijuana dispensaries within its district, following an appellate court decision that upheld the city’s authority to do so. Los Angeles marijuana lawyers are concerned about the precedence this sets with regard to other cases. However, conflicting rulings abound, and in fact,…

President Barack Obama, in a recent interview with Barbara Walters of ABC News, said that he would not make targeting users of legalized marijuana in Washington and Colorado a priority in his administration. However, our Los Angeles marijuana lawyers know that it’s what he didn’t say that could prove to be more of a concern.…

With two conflicting marijuana dispensary ballot initiatives preparing to square off in the Los Angeles election in May, the majority of voters in the city have indicated that they support the industry as a whole. That’s according to a study conducted by the Loyola Marymont University, which surveyed voters as they exited the polls during…