High profile lawsuits to end cannabis prohibition are nothing new. We’ve covered efforts going back several years, though none of these has succeeded. A recently announced attempt, though, may be the best chance yet– especially given the changing environment with cannabis legalization in so many states; and especially given Constitutional jurisprudence relevant to those changes.
So what is happening? Well, various influential marijuana companies and stakeholders are joining to sue the federal government over alleged unconstitutional policies which affect their operations. This is according to the CEO of one of the companies joining the suit. This effort is especially interesting because of who represent this coalition of multi-state operators (MSOs). Allegedly taking on the case is the renowned constitutional law firm Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. And David Boies — who many regard as the greatest living Constitutional law litigator — is said to be leading the charge.
Boise Schiller has represented clients in constitutional issues ranging from government agencies, politicians, and groups of plaintiffs in high-stakes constitutional rights cases. By taking on the case, the firm would be validating that the coalition’s claims have some merit.
In reality, the coalition plans on filing two separate federal district court, according to
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