MASS. JUDGE SIDES WITH BAKER

A Massachusetts judge has sided with Gov. Charlie Baker (R) in his opposition to making pot shops “essential” businesses.
WBUR

• The judge noted industry plaintiffs made a “convincing showing” that they could address the governor’s safety concerns.
• The forced closure of REC shops is costing retailers across the state $2M in daily sales.
  MJBiz
• Massachusetts is the only major U.S. market where cannabis businesses were not deemed essential.

In May, the Florida Supreme Court will hear two pot related cases via Zoom.
Miami Herald