A class action suit in Minnesota alleged some marijuana products had 20 times the amount of THC on the label. (Credit: Kyle/Adobe Stock)

As marijuana use continues to increase, the potency of many strains is driving litigation—even as stronger alternatives hit the market.

Medical cannabis is now legal in 40 states, and 24 states have legalized recreational cannabis. Nearly three in four Americans (74%) live in a state that allows either medical or recreational use.

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