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A judge Thursday denied a request to stop Illinois officials from rescoring applications for recreational marijuana licenses, allowing the disputed process to continue.

Sangamon County Judge Adam Giganti refused to grant a temporary restraining order against state regulators. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs didn’t show they would be irreparably harmed by letting the licensing do-over go ahead, and failed to show that they were likely to prove their case.

The suit was filed in October against Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state administrators by three companies that received perfect scores to qualify for a lottery to win cannabis licenses — SBI IL LLC, Vertical Management LLC and GRI Holdings LLC.

Their attorney, John Fitzgerald, argued that Pritzker was caving in to “political expediency” by giving losing applicants a second chance. He said it was in violation of the state law that legalized commercial sales of marijuana this year and set forth how to award 75 new recreational licenses.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 9:12 am

Comments

Starting to wonder if it isn’t too late to get that law degree. I have some classes that would transer, and it sure seems like there is no shortage of suckers out there.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 9:18 am
This suit was premature, they will have a great case after-the-fact.

Comment by Thomas Paine Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 11:51 am
Thinking the unthinkable:

A auction among qualified applicants would solve the problem with substantial revenues to the state, but politicians would loose the ability to distribute favors to their family, friends and donors.

Comment by Anon Friday, Nov 13, 20 @ 3:17 pm