THC

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

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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

Louisiana Rings in 2025 with Sweeping Changes to State Laws Affecting Unemployment, Voting, and THC Regulation

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Baton Rouge, La. – Louisiana residents are starting the new year with multiple laws that are set to change the landscapes of employment, voting, and consumer products. Among these, significant amendments have been made to unemployment benefits, voting requirements, as well as THC and CBD regulations. In a considerable revision to unemployment welfare, recipients will now be eligible for benefits for a maximum of 12 weeks, a cut from the previous provision of 26 weeks. Proponents argue that this change will encourage quicker workforce reentry. However, critics, including the group Invest in Louisiana, argue that … Read more

Arizona Man Wins Landmark Case to Retain Driver’s License Despite THC Presence Post-Legalization

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — An Arizona man recently won a legal battle to maintain possession of his driver’s license after testing positive for THC, despite the complexities surrounding the state’s evolving marijuana laws. This outcome illuminates the ongoing challenges and inconsistencies in state policies following the legalization of recreational marijuana. Four years after Arizona legalized recreational marijuana, drivers and law enforcers alike navigate a murky terrain of legal interpretations and outdated statutes. Circumstances escalated for the driver when he was pulled over by police and subsequently arrested on suspicion of DUI due to his refusal to … Read more

Regulatory Calls Intensify as Delta-8 THC Poses Health Risks, Leads to Hospitalizations

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NEWARK, N.J. – Amid rising concerns over the unregulated sale of Delta-8 THC products, experts like Bruce Ruck, managing director at the New Jersey Poison Control Center, stress the urgency for oversight. According to Ruck, incidents involving severe reactions to these products, which often mimic popular snacks, have escalated, posing significant risks to both adults and children. Delta-8 THC, a chemical cousin of marijuana’s main psychoactive component, has been linked to multiple adverse health events, said Ruck. He reported approximately 16 cases this year at the Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School, where individuals experienced … Read more