“The laws on cannabis have changed in such a drastic way as to render the smell of burnt cannabis, standing alone, insufficient to provide probable cause for a police officer to search a vehicle without a warrant.” This change in law applies after January 1, 2020. SeePeople v. Redmond....
Pritzker signed into law. Among Illinois' newest laws are some things that are banned.Quite possibly the most notable ban in Illinois in 2023 was the assault weapons ban. Time is running out for those who currently own assault weapons on the banned list. You'll need to get an endorsement ...
Whether you’re looking to stake your claim, expand your current practice, or want to ensure you are complying with the law, the Chicago Cannabis Law Group is here to help. Illinois’s future is fertile – let’s grow it together.
is an exclusively federal procedure and cannabis remains illegal under federal law and proposed a number of alternative options for businesses struggling in the current environment. Part 2 of this series focuses on one of these alternatives: state law receiverships. Background A cannabis operation fac...
Pritzker signed into law. Among Illinois' newest laws are some things that are banned.Quite possibly the most notable ban in Illinois in 2023 was the assault weapons ban. Time is running out for those who currently own assault weapons on the banned list. You'll need to get an endorsement ...
The bill known as Karina's Bill will be up for State Senate approval in 2024 and needs to pass in Illinois, here are the details on the bill and why it needs to become law...
According to Illinois law, it's pretty simple - if someone outside of the car can see what you're doing, it's illegal. So if you're driving around with your pants off and someone catches a glimpse, you could be in hot water. And no, putting on a show for other drivers on the ...
Illinois prison employees to secretly send her information on undocumented immigrants who are behind bars so she can pass the information on to federal immigration authorities, raising concerns from a civil liberties group that she’s encouraging the workers to circumvent the state’s sanctuary law. ...
The public has 45 days to comment on the current draft rules, which also lay out how entrepreneurs can apply for a limited number of licenses to grow or sell cannabis products. Other changes include: -- Requiring businesses interested in growing marijuana to have $500,000 on hand, double th...
odyssey that’s allowed human services to suffer and has had higher ed institutions warning of permanent damage. To make matters worse, on the eve of Rauner’s address, Moody’s came out with a stern warning that the state face...