Menominee Judge Rules for City in Dispensary License Dispute, Moving Marijuana Litigation Saga Forward

Menominee, MI — A local court’s decision marks a pivotal moment in Menominee’s ongoing dispute over the regulation of its cannabis industry. Earlier this month, the Menominee Circuit Court, led by Judge Mary Barglind, sided with the city in a legal battle concerning the number of licensed marijuana dispensaries permitted to operate. This ruling addresses the complaints put forth by Rize and The Fire Station, two local dispensaries. These companies initiated a lawsuit against the city in May 2023, after Menominee officials decided to amend their marijuana ordinance to allow more than two dispensaries, a … Read more

Supreme Court to Deliver Landmark Ruling in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy, A Potent Closure to an Opioid Saga

Washington, D.C. — The United States Supreme Court is poised to deliver its decision on the bankruptcy case of Purdue Pharma LP, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic, a crisis responsible for over 750,000 deaths between 1999 and 2022. This forthcoming opinion is expected to address numerous legal and ethical issues surrounding one of the most notorious pharmaceutical giants in recent history. Purdue Pharma, widely criticized for its role in the opioid crisis, sought bankruptcy protection to manage the wave of lawsuits alleging it aggressively marketed OxyContin despite knowing … Read more

Asheville Homeowner Battles Sky-High Water Bill Amid City’s Meter Malfunction Saga

Asheville, N.C. — An Asheville resident, Robert Ahern, has been left astonished after receiving a water bill nearly 18 times higher than his typical monthly charge, prompting him to seek legal counsel. The unusually high bill exceeded $1,100, an amount Ahern described as comparable to a mortgage payment, leading to a significant dispute with the City’s Water Resources Department. Despite receiving a partial adjustment that reduced his bill to over $635, Ahern remains frustrated. “My usual water bill tops out at around 61 dollars. Now, to see a bill for $635 is just shocking,” he … Read more

Alabama Medical Cannabis License Saga Advances: Judge Greenlights Commission’s Investigative Hearings

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A significant development unfolded in Alabama’s capital on Tuesday as legal representatives of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and various license applicants convened for a pivotal hearing. The focus: moving forward with the distribution of medical cannabis licenses that have been stalled by ongoing legal challenges. Up until now, the commission has been unable to issue the awarded licenses due to a series of legal injunctions, leaving applicants in a state of uncertainty. However, recent decisions by Judge James Anderson have paved the way for the commission to proceed with investigatory hearings. … Read more