If you missed our October 8 webinar, DEA Enforcement in a Changing Cannabis Landscape: Rescheduling, Hemp, and What Comes Next, the recording is now available to watch.
Harris Sliwoski LLP Partner Jason Adelstone was joined by Matthew John Strait, former
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The Canna Law Blog, published by Harris Sliwoski LLP, focuses on legal issues surrounding the cannabis industry, including federal and state regulatory developments, rescheduling and classification of marijuana, and the impact of legislation on cannabis businesses. It covers litigation and policy analysis related to cannabis and hemp, taxation challenges, and the evolving international cannabis market. The blog also addresses related topics such as CBD regulation, hemp product restrictions, and the intersection of cannabis law with other practice areas like intellectual property and international trade. It provides updates on significant legal cases, executive actions, and industry events affecting cannabis law and policy.
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The midterms are less than a month away, with elections mostly scheduled for November 3, 2026. Cannabis reform is on the table both directly and indirectly, at the federal, state and local levels.
The vast majority of Americans support legalizing…
Executive Action and Marijuana Legalization: What a President Can Do Without Congress
Recently on the podcast High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, I discussed how cannabis legalization can occur through executive action, not just congressional action. This post will expand on what we discussed on the podcast.
My co-founder, Amna Shamim,…
"Marijuana" Rescheduling Delayed, Again. What It Could Mean, and What Comes Next
What just happened in the marijuana rescheduling hearing
On September 28, 2026, three participants in the ALJ marijuana rescheduling hearing filed a “Joint Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Briefing, for Admission of Supplemental Exhibit, and for Stay of Proceedings.”…
DEA Enforcement in a Changing Cannabis Landscape: Rescheduling, Hemp, and What Comes Next
Join us on October 8, 2026, for DEA Enforcement in a Changing Cannabis Landscape: Rescheduling, Hemp, and What Comes Next, a free webinar examining what the evolving federal cannabis landscape could mean for cannabis and hemp businesses.
The discussion…
The Supreme Court May Decide if Cannabis-Related Residency Requirements are Unconstitutional
We have been waiting for this.
On September 10th, a Michigan man asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a circuit split on whether states can discriminate against non-residents in their cannabis licensing programs. This is a fascinating legal question…
A $31.8 Million Cannabis-Related Verdict That a Federal Court Wouldn’t Enforce
A $31.8 million cannabis-related verdict that a federal court wouldn’t enforce
A Michigan cannabis grower proved its case. A jury found that the buyer breached its supply agreement and awarded the grower $31.8 million in damages. But the grower still…
Medical Marijuana in Schedule III Survives Its First Major Challenge
On September 9th, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied a motion to stay filed by SAM, Inc. and the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, Inc. (collectively, “SAM”). The motion sought to stay (pause)…
How to Acquire a Colorado Cannabis License
Colorado regulates marijuana businesses through the state Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), while local jurisdictions retain separate licensing and regulatory authority over marijuana businesses within their boundaries. The current Colorado Marijuana Rules are codified at 1 CCR 212-3 (version effective January…
The Intoxicating Hemp Products Ban Was Delayed a Month. Now What?
Earlier this week, the House passed a short-term funding bill that postpones the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products. President Trump signed the ban into law last year; it was scheduled to take effect November 12th. This Wednesday, however, Trump…