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Q2 2025 Employment Law Update: Cannabis, Background Checks, AI & More

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Growing pains persist for Ohio cannabis industry one year after legalization
by Mary Frances McGowan, cleveland.com on August 17, 2025
Industry experts cite success despite regulatory challenges and competition from neighboring Michigan's more relaxed market.
Marijuana shops sue New York after they were allowed to open too close to schools
by ABC News on August 15, 2025
A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York have sued the state after cannabis regulators admitted that they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the businesses in jeopardy
Marijuana Shops Sue New York After They Were Allowed to Open Too Close to Schools
by Associated Press on August 15, 2025
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York sued the state on Friday after cannabis regulators admitted they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the businesses in jeopardy. The lawsuit asks a state Supreme Court judge in Albany to ...
NY Weed Dispensaries Sue Regulators Over Misinterpretation of State Rules
by Taylor Robinson on August 15, 2025
Last month, dozens of cannabis businesses were told they were located too close to schools after state officials realized they had misinterpreted regulations.
‘It’s something that’s here now’: Once banned, second pot shop takes root in Arlington Heights
by Christopher Placek on August 15, 2025
A second marijuana dispensary quietly has opened in Arlington Heights, years after controversy and debate about whether to allow the first one to do business in town. Longtime Mayor Tom Hayes was outr...
Klutch Cannabis Announces Grand Opening of Fifth Marijuana Dispensary in Northfield Village across from MGM Casino and Racetrack
by Klutch Cannabis on August 15, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Klutch Cannabis, one of Ohio's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest...
How far should marijuana dispensaries be from schools? Ann Arbor revisiting question
by Ryan Stanton | ryanstanton@mlive.com on August 15, 2025
Regulatory barriers impacting Ann Arbor marijuana business are getting a closer look.
Newly Posted Texas Medical Marijuana Rules Will Let Doctors Recommend New Qualifying Conditions For Patients
by Kyle Jaeger on August 15, 2025
Texas officials are taking another step toward implementing a law to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program—posting a draft of proposed rules to let physicians recommend new qualifying conditions for cannabis and create standards for allowable inhalation devices. The state Health and Human Services Commission is set to formally file the proposed rules next
Counties With Cannabis Dispensaries See Fewer Opioid Deaths
by NORML on August 14, 2025
WaPo analysis finds 30% lower death rates
Los Angeles City Hall puts weed shops on the ropes
by The Editorial Board on August 14, 2025
Are city of Los Angeles officials trying to clear a new high bar of misunderstanding what it is to be a local business sector enduring severe financial malaise?
New York let pot shops open too close to schools. Now they might have to move
by Anthony Izaguirre l The Associated Press on August 14, 2025
Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the door of the school. But officials recently made a startling admission: They’d misread the law and had been measuring incorrectly the…
New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move
by KTAR.com on August 14, 2025
New York’s legal marijuana agency allowed dozens of cannabis dispensaries to open too close to schools after regulators misread state law and are now pushing for a legislative fix to prevent the pot shops from having to relocate.
New York Allowed Pot Shops to Open Too Close to Schools. Now They Might Have to Move
by Associated Press on August 14, 2025
Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the door of the school. But officials recently made a ...
Trump administration eyeing federal marijuana reclassification: Change could impact Ohio cannabis market, research
by Sydney Dawes on August 14, 2025
The Trump administration said it would consider reclassifying marijuana on the federal level.
First cannabis store begins to take root in Monticello
by Lauren Flaum on August 14, 2025
MONTICELLO — Sharp-eyed passersby on Highway 25 near Chelsea Road may have noticed two green crosses glowing in the front windows of a recently sold commer
Schenectady pot shop founder headed to prison after 2024 Tesla crash
by Mike Goodwin on August 13, 2025
Donald Andrews Jr. faces 2 to 6 years of incarceration after crashing his Tesla last year near Crossgates Mall.
Bye-Bye Cannabis Billboard Near Philly School!
by 420intel.com on August 13, 2025
Cannabis Billboard near a Philadelphia school sparks controversy, leading to its prompt removal following community concerns and official inquiries.
President Donald Trump considers reclassifying marijuana. Is it legal in Kentucky?
by , The Courier-Journal on August 12, 2025
President Trump is considering the reclassification of cannabis. Learn about Kentucky's medical marijuana program.
He once was an illegal weed seller in Syracuse. Now he’s finally getting his chance to go legit
by Don Cazentre | dcazentre@nyup.com on August 12, 2025
The Dank Bank by the Budd Boyz will operate in a former bank branch in DeWitt.
After blocking one, Albert Lea approves its first two cannabis dispensaries
by Nicole Ki on August 12, 2025
After drawing statewide attention for rejecting a licensed cannabis business owner in July, the city council approved two other applicants on Monday evening.

High Times Strains Of The Month: August 2025
by Jimi Devine on August 17, 2025 at 4:11 pm
Jimi Devine’s August picks are all killer. No filler. From PINK DIRT’s candy-gas punch to Zunicorn’s dreamy Z terps, these strains prove great genetics and craft growers still run the game. The post High Times Strains Of The Month: August 2025 first appeared on High Times.
Revelry NYC 2025: Inside New York’s Cannabis Culture & Industry Festival
by Kyle Rosner on August 16, 2025 at 4:53 pm
In just a few short years, Revelry NYC has become the cannabis event where New York’s culture, commerce, and community converge. This year, it’s taking over Pier 36 in Manhattan on September 12–13, 2025, and according to co-founder Lulu Tsui, it’s bigger, more inclusive, and more dialed-in than ever. As the Chief Experience Officer for The post Revelry NYC 2025: Inside New York’s Cannabis Culture & Industry Festival first appeared on High Times.
High Times Was The Most Influential Publication Of My Life
by James Loud on August 16, 2025 at 4:01 pm
James Loud revisits the raw roots of cannabis culture and the magazine that captured it: “We were in it for the high, for the relief, and for the connection.” The post High Times Was The Most Influential Publication Of My Life first appeared on High Times.
Book Review: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems
by High Times on August 15, 2025 at 9:03 pm
We read Veronica Castillo’s Cannabis Legacy Chronicles and loved it. A heartfelt six-year journey through cannabis culture and equity. The post Book Review: The Traveling Cannabis Writer’s Guide to America’s Hidden Gems first appeared on High Times.
Texas, California Governors Collide Over Redistricting; Hemp Lies in the Crosshairs
on August 15, 2025 at 5:11 pm
Gov. Greg Abbott called the Texas Legislature back into a second special session, pushing congressional redistricting and hemp regulation.
#1to3: The Social Media Campaign Urging Trump To Reschedule Cannabis — And How You Can Help
by Javier Hasse on August 15, 2025 at 2:52 pm
The #1to3 campaign is rallying Americans to pressure Trump and Congress to reschedule marijuana. Post, tag, and contact lawmakers to push cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. The post #1to3: The Social Media Campaign Urging Trump To Reschedule Cannabis — And How You Can Help first appeared on High Times.
Klutch Cannabis Opening 5th Ohio Dispensary in Northfield
on August 15, 2025 at 6:03 am
The company’s new retail facility, located across from the MGM Casino and Racetrack, will officially open on Aug. 21.
From The Vault: DEAL for REAL (1978)
by High Times Vault on August 15, 2025 at 5:00 am
Wisdom well-stated remains valuable long after its author has turned stupid. In the case of Timothy Leary, a legacy remains that is still worth exhuming. In 1968, when Leary was still the High Priest of Acid and not yet a federal informer, he penned an article titled “Deal for Real,” setting forth brilliantly the ethics and spiritual rewards of righteous dope dealing. The post From The Vault: DEAL for REAL (1978) first appeared on High Times.
[Video] Jason Silva Shows How Cannabis Turns The Everyday Into Art
by Javier Hasse on August 14, 2025 at 8:20 pm
Jason Silva explores cannabis as a gateway to the artist’s gaze, revealing beauty, intensity and creative possibility. The post [Video] Jason Silva Shows How Cannabis Turns The Everyday Into Art first appeared on High Times.
Cannabis Isn’t The Problem—How We Use It Might Be: What Happens When You Smoke So Much Weed It Makes You Sick
by Rick Pescatore on August 14, 2025 at 4:17 pm
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is rising with high-potency THC use. It's not a cannabis death sentence; but it is real. The post Cannabis Isn’t The Problem—How We Use It Might Be: What Happens When You Smoke So Much Weed It Makes You Sick first appeared on High Times.
Cresco Labs Closes $325 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Refinancing
on August 14, 2025 at 2:43 pm
The transaction extends the loan’s maturity to 2030, strengthening the company’s balance sheet and positioning it for growth.
High Tide to Become Major Player in German Medical Cannabis Market Through €27.2 Million Acquisition
on August 14, 2025 at 2:35 pm
The Canadian cannabis company signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Remexian Pharma GmbH.
Tilray Brands Reconfirms Strategy to Regain Nasdaq Compliance
on August 14, 2025 at 2:08 pm
The Canadian cannabis company requested an extension to meet Nasdaq listing requirements as it considers a reverse stock split.
Glass House Expects Hit to Revenue, Profitability Following ICE Raids
on August 14, 2025 at 6:35 am
The Southern California cannabis cultivator is scaling back production amid a reduced workforce but expects a fourth-quarter rebound.
Japanese Rebellion: 7 Years in Prison for Smoking Weed… and They Do It Anyway
by Marian Venini on August 13, 2025 at 5:22 pm
Neither strict regulations nor public shaming seem to have deterred part of Japan's population from using cannabis. Quite the contrary: arrests related to the plant have been increasing in recent years. The post Japanese Rebellion: 7 Years in Prison for Smoking Weed… and They Do It Anyway first appeared on High Times.
The Green Rush Is Over: Welcome To Cannabis’ Quiet Era
by Rolando García on August 13, 2025 at 2:27 pm
After years of billion-dollar hype, the cannabis market is facing a post-boom reckoning. Here’s what’s left, and what might come next. The post The Green Rush Is Over: Welcome To Cannabis’ Quiet Era first appeared on High Times.
Texas Governor Plans to Call 2nd Executive Session for Unfinished Business, Including Hemp
on August 13, 2025 at 1:03 pm
Gov. Greg Abbott said if House Democrats continue to break quorum, he’ll just call another executive session with the exact same agenda.
Tilray Medical Forms Strategic Partnership in Italy to Broaden Access to Cannabis Extracts
on August 13, 2025 at 11:47 am
Tilray’s FL Group teamed up with Molteni, a major pharmaceutical firm focused on pain and substance dependence therapies.
Federal Court Rules New York’s Social Equity Dispensary Licenses Unconstitutional
on August 13, 2025 at 8:08 am
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that New York’s protectionist measure favoring in-state applicants collides with the Constitution.
US Congressman Vows to File 1-to-3 Act to Reschedule Cannabis
on August 12, 2025 at 5:50 pm
Republican Rep. Greg Steube said he will reintroduce legislation to move cannabis to Schedule III on the heels of Trump’s public comments.
Aurora Ignites Global Expansion With Whistler Cannabis Co. Brand Debut in Australia
on August 12, 2025 at 3:02 pm
Canada's largest medical cannabis company is launching two high-potency cultivars, expanding patient choice in Australia.
High Tide Provides Corporate Updates
on August 12, 2025 at 2:51 pm
The Canadian cannabis company provided updates on Germany, an executive appointment, a base shelf prospectus and more.
Green Check Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
on August 12, 2025 at 2:21 pm
The company’s three-year revenue growth spotlights market leadership, mission momentum and trusted infrastructure for cannabis commerce.
VT Dry & Cure Technologies, Inventors of Cannatrol, Recognized on Inc. 5000 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
on August 12, 2025 at 1:59 pm
Ranked in the top 5 in Vermont and No. 1,498 nationally, the company boasts a three-year growth rate of 244% driven by surging demand for its patented drying, curing and storage technology.
Trump Publicly Addresses Cannabis Rescheduling: Decision Coming in ‘Next Few Weeks’
on August 11, 2025 at 5:17 pm
President Donald Trump reaffirmed media reports that his administration is ‘looking at’ loosening federal restrictions on cannabis.

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Godfrey man indicted after cannabis grow, gunfire in home
by Scott Cousins on August 17, 2025
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Cannabis Stocks Worth Watching
by @MarketBeatCom on August 17, 2025
Tilray Brands, Indivior, and Turning Point Brands are the three Cannabis stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Cannabis stocks are shares of publicly traded companies involved in the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of medical or recreational marijuana,
Marijuana reclassification would sprout many benefits for businesses, industry leaders say
by @KadeHeather on August 17, 2025
President Donald Trump recently said his administration was considering reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug and that a decision could be made "over the next few weeks."
Legal Beat: Second Circuit Court Of Appeals Throws A Wrench Into New York's Cannabis Licensing Regimen - Rockland County Business Journal
by RCBJ-Connect on August 17, 2025
Court Says New York Cannabis Regulators Illegally Gave Preference To New York Applicants Over Out-Of-Staters For Retail Cannabis Licenses
Looking for cannabis? Here's where Stark County's dispensaries are located
by Kelly Byer on August 17, 2025
There are currently five cannabis dispensaries in Stark County, all of which can serve both recreational and medicinal customers.
Growing pains persist for Ohio cannabis industry one year after legalization
by Mary Frances McGowan, cleveland.com on August 17, 2025
Industry experts cite success despite regulatory challenges and competition from neighboring Michigan's more relaxed market.
City approves another request for a cannabis retail operation
by Terri Harber Roswell Daily Record on August 17, 2025
Changes might be in the offing to Roswell’s city code as it relates to cannabis businesses after some city councilors said Thursday night the 2021 resolution needs to be reviewed
‘Literally saved my life’: Veterans, cannabis advocates seek to keep THC legal in Texas
by Zaria Oates, Emilio Sanchez on August 17, 2025
Texas veterans and cannabis advocates unite for “Texas Cannabis Revolution” amid Gov. Abbott’s second special session.

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