Massachusetts Cannabis Lab Files Lawsuit Against Competitors Over Alleged THC Inflation and Safety Compromises

Framingham, Massachusetts – A legal battle is underway in Massachusetts Superior Court where MCR Labs, a cannabis testing laboratory, has filed a lawsuit against eight of its competitors. The Framingham-based lab alleges that these companies have been manipulating THC potency results and overlooking contaminants in their testing processes, potentially endangering consumers and undermining fair competition within the state’s cannabis industry. The defendants listed in the suit are Analytics Labs, LLC; Assured Testing Laboratories, LLC; CDX Analytics, LLC; Green Analytics Massachusetts, LLC (formerly known as Steep Hill Massachusetts); Green Valley Analytics, LLC; Kaycha MA, LLC; Massbiolytics … Read more

Jury Awards $1.7 Billion to Family in Fatal Ford Truck Rollover Case, Marking Historic Verdict in Roof Safety Lawsuit

Columbus, Ga. — In a landmark legal battle that underscored ongoing concerns about vehicle safety, a federal jury in Columbus handed down a multibillion-dollar verdict against auto giant Ford, assigning significant blame for a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a Georgia couple. The jury ruled on Thursday that weak roof construction in Ford’s “Super Duty” trucks contributed to the deaths of Herman Mills, 74, and Debra Mills, 64. The accident occurred on August 22, 2022, when Debra Mills, with her husband Herman as a passenger, lost control of their 2015 Ford F250 after … Read more

New Zealand’s Arms Act Overhaul: Embracing the Swiss Cheese Model for Enhanced Firearm Safety

Wellington, New Zealand — The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand has initiated a public discussion aimed at revising the Arms Act of 1983, reflecting a pivotal moment for firearm legislation in the country. This discussion document, although devoid of explicit recommendations, raises important questions spanning nearly every aspect of the current firearms law and seeks the public’s input on these issues. The document underscores the absence of a holistic evaluation of the effectiveness of existing measures that aim to mitigate the public health hazards posed by firearms. This gap signals an urgent need for … Read more

New York Strengthens Red Flag Law, Expanding Reporter Eligibility to Enhance Public Safety

Albany, NY — In a move to prevent gun violence, New York has enhanced its Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), also known colloquially as the "Red Flag Law." The recently signed legislation mandates that courts immediately inform the state registry about any protective orders or warrants issued under this law. Governor Kathy Hochul, committed to tightening gun control measures, has expanded the provisions of the existing law with the new legislation aimed at deterring individuals considered a threat from possessing firearms. This update builds upon laws first signed in 2022 under Hochul’s administration shortly after … Read more