Alger ADR Blog
Does the First Amendment Protect Cannabis Advertising?
California city with eight dispensaries is sued for banning billboards that create “negative perceptions” of the community The tension between…Read more
That’s All Folks: Warner Bros Says No More Free AI Training
What's Happening Warner Bros Discovery has sued Midjourney, a popular AI image generator, claiming it "brazenly stole" copyrighted characters to…Read moreFederal Court Rejects “Illegality Defense” in Cannabis Trademark Case
The Creative Defense That Failed A trademark infringement defendant argued it couldn't be sued in federal court because its cannabis…Read more
Cruz v. Tapestry: A Reminder That Arbitration Agreements Require Real Notice and Consent
By Tim Alger, Arbitrator and Mediator with Alger Resolutions and the American Arbitration Association The California Court of Appeal's recent…Read more
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Preferences for In-State Cannabis Applicants
A federal appellate court has found to be unconstitutional a cannabis licensing rule that favors in-state residents – and discriminates…Read moreDoes the First Amendment Protect Algorithms that Shape What We See on Social Media?
Whether states can regulate social media content for minors is now before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals -- and…Read moreCannabis Code Enforcement Fines Must be Remedial, not Punitive, Federal Court of Appeal Holds
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal has reinstated a civil rights lawsuit against Humboldt County, California, that challenges the county’s…Read moreCalifornia Appeals Court Rejects Marijuana Grow Permit, Citing Federal Illegality
In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between state and federal cannabis laws, a California appellate court has ruled…Read moreCalifornia’s New Privacy Law Certification
Did you know that California is introducing a specialty certification in privacy law – a development that will revolutionize how…Read moreADR’s Vital Role in Cannabis Industry Disputes
As a mediator specializing in cannabis-related conflicts, I've witnessed firsthand the increasing need for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in this…Read more
