South Africa’s Complex New Marijuana Laws Produce Hope, Fear and Confusion
The unclear nature of South Africa's new marijuana laws is creating confusion and operational hazards amongst a fast growing grey market.
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South Africa Becomes the First African Country to Partially Legalize Cannabis
Durban, South Africa — On May 28, 2024 South Africa made history by becoming the first African nation to formally legalize recreational cannabis drug use. The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill — otherwise abbreviated as “CfPPA” — was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa…
Torgerson Ruling Prohibits Police Searches in Minnesota Based on Odor of Cannabis
Minneapolis, MN — Last month, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in State v. Torgerson that the odor of marijuana on its own does not establish probable cause for police in Minnesota to search vehicles.
Criminal defense attorney and 2008 University of St.…
“Weed Nazi” Stumbles in Effort to Unmask Antifascist Activists
San Francisco, CA – Oral arguments began Friday morning in San Francisco Superior Court where “weed Nazi”, Bethany Sherman, is seeking to unmask anonymous antifascist researchers for publishing articles outing her as a neo-Nazi. Sherman had been the CEO of OG Analytical, a legal cannabis…
‘Weed Nazi’ Bethany Sherman Sues Antifa For Defamation
Eugene, OR – A new defamation lawsuit seems to be the last hope of redemption for Bethany Sherman, a 36-year-old woman who recently lost her head position at a marijuana company after she and her husband were exposed as participants in neo-Nazi groups. Sherman had…