State AMCC applicant says no Russian ownership A spokesperson for Curaleaf called reports of its ties to a U.S.-sanctioned Russian billionaire "old news." Josh MoonSeptember 25, 2023
State And now, a Russian scandal for the Medical Cannabis Commission One of the top scoring companies for an Alabama medical cannabis license has interesting ties to a Russian oligarch. Josh MoonSeptember 20, 2023
Courts Filing says Cannabis Commission mislabeled applicants felons, improperly eliminated them A new filing claims the AMCC improperly eliminated some companies from the process and because of supposed failed background checks Josh MoonSeptember 13, 2023
Courts The Cannabis Commission has problems with its own witnesses The AMCC wants to block affidavits from its own witnesses. Josh MoonSeptember 7, 2023
Courts Cannabis Commission determined its own rule was an undue burden The AMCC determined its 10mb limitation was just cause to grant amended applications months after the original deadline. Bill BrittSeptember 6, 2023
State Medical Cannabis Commission issues stay on recently approved licenses The decision comes as AMCC is embroiled in multiple lawsuits connected to flaws in their application process. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 1, 2023
State AMCC intends to go “back to square one” on medical marijuana licensure process The parties agreed to extend a court order preventing the commission from moving forward with its licensure process. Jacob HolmesAugust 29, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission: An absolute mess The events leading to Monday's court hearing for the AMCC are a microcosm of the issues that have plagued this process from the start. Josh MoonAugust 29, 2023
State Montgomery attorney will guide the AMCC legal team going forward Mark D. Wilkerson has joined the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission's legal team as lead outside counsel. Bill BrittAugust 29, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | How the Medical Cannabis Commission could get it right The Cannabis Commission doesn't have to start over with all licenses to get it right. Josh MoonAugust 24, 2023