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Cannabis Firms Challenge Federal Restrictions, Cite Commerce Clause in Appeal

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Washington, D.C. — A group of cannabis companies has announced plans to appeal a recent lawsuit dismissed by a federal judge, asserting that federal laws are impeding their ability to conduct business across state lines, thereby violating the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. This legal battle underlines the ongoing tension between federal restrictions and the burgeoning cannabis industry, which has been legalized in various forms in multiple states. The lawsuit originally aimed to challenge the federal government’s stringent control over cannabis production and distribution, a regulation rooted in the Controlled Substances Act that categorizes … Read more

EU Takes Groundbreaking Step to Regulate Artificial Intelligence, but Critics Cite Concerns over Tech Monopolies and Loopholes

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Brussels, Belgium – The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step by introducing groundbreaking legislation to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). While some argue that the measures are insufficient, others warn that they could impose undue restrictions on companies operating in the AI sector. In response to the rapid advancements in AI, EU policymakers have been proactive in issuing rules and guidance for tech companies. This week, the European Parliament unanimously approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, which adopts a risk-based approach to ensure compliance with the law before AI products are made available to the … Read more