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AMCC again asks court to halt depositions, threatens appeal

The AMCC has again asked a judge to reconsider depositions, and it promised to appeal the decision to the Court of Civil Appeals.

January 9, 2024

Montgomery Court’s action in cannabis case may signal a brewing storm

As we watch this drama unfold, one can't help but ponder the ramifications of this decision.

January 5, 2024

Judge halts Alabama medical cannabis licenses for a third time

The flawed and beleagured medical cannabis licensure process has hit yet another legal snag.

January 4, 2024

Judge allows cannabis licensing to move forward

This is the third round of license awards by the AMCC, but the first time the issuance was not stayed by the court.

December 29, 2023

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Court grants temporary restraining order on cannabis dispensary licenses

The ruling effectively puts a hold on the issuance of licenses in the dispensary category.

December 29, 2023

APR’s Top 5 stories of 2023 (and a bonus)

From the death of a small-town mayor to the fight for voting rights, APR's top 5 stories of 2023.

December 29, 2023

Medical cannabis license dispute heads to court in Montgomery tomorrow

These lawsuit are just the latest in a string of legal challenges against the AMCC, painting a picture of a regulatory body struggling with transparency and fairness.

December 27, 2023

Trouble brewing (again) for Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

The AMCC's licensing process has been shady from the start, and now it's allegedly attracting attention from investigators.

December 19, 2023

Medical Cannabis Commission awards licenses amid controversy, procedural questions

As Alabama's medical cannabis industry takes shape, the actions of the AMCC continue to be a focal point of scrutiny and debate.

December 13, 2023

Medical Cannabis Commission awards integrated licenses after rule changes

Time will tell whether these five awards stick, as all previous attempts to do so have been nullified after litigation.

December 13, 2023