Clifton Black Spearheads Petition for Recreational Marijuana in Colorado Springs
In 2012, Colorado Springs residents passed Amendment 64 and approved recreational marijuana use by more than 3,000 votes at the time. Despite these numbers, local officials including the city’s mayor has failed to implement legislation that would allow the recreational sale of cannabis. These restrictions have forced residents to purchase marijuana in Manitou Springs, which […]
New 2021 Regulations for Publicly Traded Marijuana Corporations
In 2020, the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (“MED”) allowed Publicly Traded Corporations to acquire marijuana businesses in the State of Colorado. At the commencement of the licensed marijuana industry in Colorado, every natural person owner had to be a resident of Colorado for two years. As this industry developed, the rules related to residency became […]
Study: Coloradoans Don’t Believe Marijuana Drugged Driving is Dangerous
Colorado police are having trouble convincing people that driving while the under the influence of marijuana is dangerous. But according to a recent study conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation, most drivers have revealed they believe driving under the influence of cannabis is safer than driving under the influence of alcohol. The study, called […]
Law Offices of Clifton Black Voted One of Colorado’s Best Marijuana Lawyers
The Law Offices of Clifton Black is rated as having some of the best marijuana lawyers in Colorado. 10 Buds, an outlet dedicated to marijuana news and developments, has named the Law Offices of Clifton Black as some of the best marijuana lawyers in the state. “Marijuana laws and regulations at the state and local […]
Charlotte Figi Passes Away Due to Coronavirus
We are saddened to learn that COVID-19 has claimed the life of a 13-year-old child, Charlotte Figi. Charlotte is, perhaps, the person that has created the biggest paradigm shift in the world’s opinion on the cannabis plant. Charlotte suffered from Dravet syndrome, having suffered her first seizure at 3 months old. In her early childhood, […]
State tracking error leads to mold and recall of moldy marijuana
Nine marijuana dispensaries in Colorado issued recalls in November after the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division declared its tracking system showed incorrect testing statuses. Westword reports a METRIC software update caused a glitch in the system, resulting in the nine batches of marijuana flower and trim being sent around the state. METRIC is Colorado’s tracking system for […]
Cannabis promoter gets $4 million fine from SEC
Colorado is full of leaders in the marijuana industry thanks to the state’s early legalization of the plant. Some have used their position in the industry to mislead consumers unfortunately and have been met with harsh penalties. Jeffrey Friedland, a Colorado cannabis businessman, was fined $4.1 million by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after […]