State regulators briefed on prediction markets, court fights over whether CFTC or states control them Commissioners heard a briefing that prediction-market platforms (e.g., Kalshi, Polymarket) are at the center of litigation over whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or state gambling authorities have regulatory authority; presenters warned of risks to state and tribal revenue if preemption is found.

The battle over prediction markets is heating up, raising critical questions about state versus federal control that could threaten tribal and state revenue streams.

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Committee amends bill to raise Virginia State Bar cap to $350, sends measure forward After extensive debate, the Senate committee adopted an amendment raising the statutory cap on Virginia State Bar dues by $100 (to $350) rather than removing the cap entirely; VSB leaders said the change is needed to avoid insolvency and preserve self‑regulation.

The Virginia State Bar is on the brink of financial crisis, but a new bill could change everything by raising dues for the first time in decades.

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From production to consumption, by prioritising #PublicHealth in #LegalRegulation we can

🌱Realise the medical potential of drugs
🙅Reduce harm by ensuring safer consumption of safer drugs
🏥Reinvest and prioritise public health for all with tax gains
👐Reparations for communities harmed by prohibition

Legal drug regulation has the potential to be a seismic step for global public health: an opportunity to redress the harms drug prohibition, and recentre public health as a priority.

Our next briefing on #LegalRegulation highlights the global public health opportunities of #DrugReform

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⚖️ From antitrust laws to competition regulations, economic law is the backbone of global commerce. These legal frameworks are essential for promoting fair competition and protecting consumers. 💼🌐 #EconomicLaw #FairTrade #LegalRegulation

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Great publicity in Closer magazine on the dangers of ketamine highlighting Louise’s story and the need for legal regulation. Important now that the government is talking about reclassifying to Class A which would be a disaster. @transformdrugs.bsky.social campaigns on! #ketamine #legalregulation

We talk about legalising drugs without thinking it through, without considering what that can lead to. Of course, when you legalise drugs, there is a knock on effect. We have to analyse that properly. We need evidence. We know that there are countries which have legalized drugs. The black market works. Carlos Figueroa Executive President - DEVIDA 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) March 2025

🇵🇪 Head of DEVIDA, Peru's drug policy agency, urges caution on the legal regulation of drugs, revealing enduring support for the status quo in Vienna.

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Brazil bans Rumble over non-compliance with court orders amid free speech controversy
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Florida House approves HB 533 targeting unlicensed medical and dental practices Legislature moves to penalize practicing healthcare professions without proper licenses.

Florida's new HB 533 could send unlicensed healthcare practitioners to jail for third-degree felonies, igniting a fierce debate about public health versus access to care.

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Don't Be A Harold Meet Harold, the leader of his local Community Watch, whose views on drugs are rooted in moralising and ignorance just like the UK’s drug policy. “Don’t…

Please vote for our film Dont be Harold about drug policy reform. Help us get a much deserved award! #legalregulation @transformdrugs.bsky.social

Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room in Glasgow - BBC News The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.

Celebrating Glasgow’s Drug Consumption Room. The first step to #legalregulation and keeping people safe. Support us @transformdrugs.bsky.social

Volker Turk at OHCHR highlights the urgent need for #HarmReduction #Decriminalisation & responsible #LegalRegulation faced with the clear evidence that the #DrugWar has failed