Legality of Cannabis by U.S. Jurisdiction

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Case Created Last volunteer edit Last modified
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Camille Vasquez New Throast (t) 14 days, 10 hours Robert McClenon (t) 11 days, 2 hours Bangabandhu (t) 10 days, 11 hours
José A. Cabranes Closed CatchedY (t) 1 hours Robert McClenon (t) 45 minutes Robert McClenon (t) 45 minutes

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Last updated by FireflyBot (talk) at 06:00, 17 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]


Current disputes[edit]

Camille Vasquez[edit]

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Filed by Throast on 20:04, 2 June 2022 (UTC).[reply]

Have you discussed this on a talk page?

Yes, I have discussed this issue on a talk page already.

Location of dispute

Users involved

Dispute overview

Disagreement over whether to include the name of the (at this point) non-notable law firm she works at. Following persistent reinstatement of the disputed material despite BLPUNDEL concerns, a discussion was started on the talk page.

How have you tried to resolve this dispute before coming here?

Talk:Camille Vasquez#Brown Rudnick User talk:Bangabandhu#"Brown Rudnick"

How do you think we can help resolve the dispute?

An unbiased take on the issue by "disinterested" editors would be appreciated.

Summary of dispute by Strattonsmith[edit]

Please keep it brief - less than 2000 characters if possible, it helps us help you quicker.

Summary of dispute by Bangabandhu[edit]

Please keep it brief - less than 2000 characters if possible, it helps us help you quicker.

Camille Vasquez discussion[edit]

Please keep discussion to a minimum before being opened by a volunteer. Continue on article talk page if necessary.
  • Volunteer Note - The filing editor has not yet notified the other editors. Robert McClenon (talk) 18:27, 3 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Done. Forgot about that. Throast (talk | contribs) 01:29, 4 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

First statement by moderator (Vasquez)[edit]

I am willing to try to resolve this dispute in either of two ways. First, if the three editors agree, I will provide a Fourth Opinion. Second, if at least one editor requests an RFC, I will compose and start a Request for Comments. Please read the rules and comply with the rules.

So, will each editor please state in one or two paragraphs what they think are the issues, in particular, what they want changed, or left the same. Also, do you want me to offer a Fourth Opinion, and do you want an RFC? Robert McClenon (talk) 03:24, 4 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Yes this should have gone to RFC. I've never seen this forum before and have no idea why it would end up here.12:54, 5 June 2022 (UTC) Bangabandhu (talk) 12:54, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

First statements by editors (Vasquez)[edit]

I will repeat what I've already laid out at the talk page: I think the name of the law firm Vasquez works for, particularly, should be left out. This is because, without the firm being notable, inclusion of the name would be trivial; including it serves no purpose at this point in time unless one has a vested interest in promoting the law firm. This revision excludes the name while still giving sufficient context. Simply arguing that the name is verifiable does not justify including it because "Wikipedia is not everything". Looking at the back-and-forth at the talk page, I have no confidence that me and the other two editors will be able to agree, so an RFC might be appropriate. Throast (talk | contribs) 23:08, 4 June 2022 (UTC)
The law firm has now also been added to the infobox, which I would remove accordingly. Throast (talk | contribs) 10:42, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Did you actually read the requirements for notability? An entry is not necessary. There's abundant "coverage in independent sources" for example here, here, here, here, here, here, and more Bangabandhu (talk) 13:04, 5 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Second statement by moderator (Vasquez)[edit]

User:Bangabandhu - Did you read Rule 8? Do not reply to the other editors. Reply only to me.

Any editor may make a statement. However, I will be composing an RFC within 24 hours. I will also ask the editors in the RFC not to argue with each other. Robert McClenon (talk) 03:23, 6 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't read Rule 8, but I understand now and will reply only to you. You should know that your RFC is different than the matter in question. At issue here is whether there should be any mention of Brown Rudnick in the entry. The way it was posed to other editors asks whether Brown Rudnick belongs in the lede. It's placement in the lede might be worthy of an RFC, but it's different than what we were discussing. Bangabandhu (talk) 18:20, 6 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Second statements by editors (Vasquez)[edit]

Back-and-forth discussion (Vasquez)[edit]

José A. Cabranes[edit]

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Filed by CatchedY on 04:34, 17 June 2022 (UTC).[reply]
Closed discussion