Press Releases

International Medical Marijuana Research Conference Held This Week Near Chicago

Paul Marini | July 05, 2011

Chicago, IL -- Starting tomorrow, the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) will hold its 21st annual symposium in St. Charles, Illinois, just outside of Chicago . Notably, this year's symposium is sponsored in part by an array of pharmaceutical companies,...

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Medical Marijuana Community Decries Federal Threats Against Public Officials

Paul Marini | July 01, 2011

Washington, DC -- Deputy U.S. Attorney General James Cole issued a controversial memorandum Wednesday in an apparent attempt to clarify federal policy with regard to medical marijuana. Calling marijuana "a dangerous drug," Cole's memo threatened enforcement actions against "Persons who...

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Patient Advocates Back Three Medical Marijuana Bills Introduced Today in Congress

Paul Marini | May 25, 2011

Washington, DC -- Three medical marijuana bills were introduced today in Congress with support from patient advocates. The most significant of the three bills is one introduced by Congressman Frank (D-MA), which reclassifies marijuana from its current status as a...

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Medical Marijuana Advocates Sue Federal Government over Rescheduling Delay

Steph Sherer | May 23, 2011

Washington, DC -- A Coalition of advocacy groups and patients filed suit in the DC Circuit Court today to compel the Obama administration to answer a 9-year-old petition to reclassify medical marijuana. The Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis (CRC) has never...

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Governor O'Malley Signs Bill as Maryland Becomes '15th and a Half' Medical Marijuana State

Paul Marini | May 11, 2011

Annapolis, MD -- Governor O'Malley signed Senate Bill 308 into law yesterday, making Maryland the "15th and a half" medical marijuana state according to advocates. The Maryland legislature passed SB 308 in April attempting to improve upon the current Darrel...

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Medical Marijuana Advocates Stage National Day of Action Against Federal Interference

Paul Marini | May 02, 2011

Washington, DC -- Patients and their supporters rallied at the Justice Department in Washington, DC today to protest increased federal interference in medical marijuana states. More than 200 supporters also rallied today in Sacramento for medical marijuana patients Dr.

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Obama DOJ Conducts Aggressive Medical Marijuana Raids in Spokane as Bill Hits WA Governor's Desk

Paul Marini | April 29, 2011

Olympia, WA -- The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted aggressive SWAT-style raids yesterday on at least three distribution facilities in Spokane, Washington, that provided medical marijuana to qualified patients. Earlier this month, numerous facilities shut down after U.S.

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Medical Marijuana Advocates Threaten to Sue if San Diego Fails to Amend Flawed Ordinance

Paul Marini | April 28, 2011

San Diego, CA -- Medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) threatened to file suit against the City of San Diego today if it doesn't amend a recent ordinance that patient advocates are calling a de facto ban...

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Medical Marijuana Report Card Gives Obama Failing Grade for Broken Promises & Half-Measures

Paul Marini | April 21, 2011

San Francisco, CA -- The patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) issued a report card today giving President Obama a failing grade for his record on medical marijuana. The report card highlights broken promises, half-measures, and a general...

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Clemency Sought for Medical Marijuana Patient, Cancer Survivor Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Paul Marini | April 20, 2011

Sacramento, CA -- A clemency petition was filed this week in the federal Eastern District Court of Sacramento and sent to President Obama in an effort to avoid or shorten the imprisonment of Dr. Mollie Fry, a physician, breast cancer...

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