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A new Massachusetts law that has legalized the recreational use of marijuana in the state seeks to control its production and distribution under a...
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Under a new law, Ohio citizens who suffer from one or more specific illnesses or conditions can receive a doctor’s note allowing them to use...
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The new Arkansas law that allows for the use of medical marijuana requires use of a “Registry Identification Card,” providing patients...
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The District Court for the Central District of California found in favor of consumer standing in the case of Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins. A similar...
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A study supported by the National Institute of Justice revealed that the older a woman is upon release from prison, the more likely she is to...
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