D.C. medical dispensary shut down in ongoing crackdown on illegal cannabis sales – Outlaw Report
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Fifth licensed D.C. medical dispensary shutdown for alleged illicit cannabis sales
District regulators and police shut down six businesses for illegal cannabis sales between Dec. 17 and Dec. 26, 2025, including several liquor stores and a licensed medical cannabis dispensary, according to ABCA. WVC Wellness became the fifth licensed medical dispensary to be shut down in the past year, as enforcement actions under the District’s expanded 2024 cannabis law continue. Three liquor stores also had their alcohol licenses suspended pending hearings, and officials reported multiple seizures and arrests as part of the city’s ongoing crackdown on unlicensed and unlawful cannabis sales.
Maryland union files federal labor charges against TerrAscend over alleged union interference
UFCW Local 27 filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against TerrAscend USA Services LLC, alleging unlawful union interference at the company’s Salisbury, Maryland location. The charges, filed on Dec. 31, claim the company engaged in conduct prohibited under the National Labor Relations Act, including actions affecting union communication and employee participation. The allegations have not yet been adjudicated by the NLRB.
Luxury car dealership served as hub for Virginia drug trafficking ring, Newport News man sentenced to 40 years
Federal prosecutors say a Newport News luxury car dealership was used as a base of operations for a multi-year cannabis drug trafficking conspiracy spanning the Mid-Atlantic. The organization’s leader, Cortez Dayshawn Bumphus, was sentenced to 40 years in prison following his conviction on drug, firearm, and money laundering charges.
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East Coast Roundup
Massachusetts cannabis prices have fallen to an all-time low, averaging about $14.20 per eighth, driven by increased supply and competitive retail dynamics. The price drop reflects both a maturing market and pressure on smaller operators to stay viable.
A recent survey found that about one in three Americans report using cannabis before family holiday gatherings, indicating increasing normalization of cannabis in social settings. This trend highlights shifting cultural attitudes even as legal and regulatory debates continue nationwide.
In Venezuela, a resurgence of militarized drug enforcement tactics—reminiscent of traditional “war on drugs” strategies—signals increased pressure on cannabis and other drug markets amid broader political instability.
Alabama’s new hemp regulations have taken effect, imposing stricter requirements on growers and processors that industry stakeholders say could significantly impact operations. Producers in the state are now evaluating the potential economic fallout and compliance challenges under the updated law.
In Florida, the Attorney General, state Chamber of Commerce, and Associated Industries of Florida filed a legal challenge against the latest cannabis legalization initiative, opposing its placement on the ballot and arguing procedural and substantive concerns.
Cannabis industry entrepreneur and veteran Wanda James, CEO of a Denver‑based licensed retailer, has launched a campaign for Congress in Colorado’s First District with a primary focus on placing federal cannabis legalization at the center of her platform.
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on a case addressing whether cannabis consumers retain their gun rights, potentially shaping the intersection of cannabis legality and Second Amendment protections.
President Donald Trump’s recent moves to ease federal marijuana restrictions have drawn sharp pushback from Republican lawmakers in Congress. Trump’s administration has advanced efforts to reclassify cannabis to a less restrictive schedule and reduce regulatory barriers—a shift that has reportedly “fumed” some GOP members, who argue it conflicts with traditional party positions on controlled substances and drug enforcement, putting Trump at odds with several congressional leaders.
Meanwhile, congressional negotiators dropped an effort to block cannabis rescheduling while still preserving state medical cannabis protections, reflecting a legislative compromise on federal cannabis reform.
Written by:
LJ Dawson
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