Tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. PT, Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will join fellow cannabis industry professionals for a live webinar, The Cannabis Brief LIVE: Cannabis Rescheduling After the Hearing.
The discussion will examine where federal cannabis rescheduling stands following
Canna Law Blog
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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Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will present at the International Cannabis Bar Association’s (INCBA) Cannabis Law Institute 2026, taking place June 17–18 in Chicago and hosted by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Jason will join Adi Rozenfeld of Herzog…
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Washington Cannabis Licensing: What Buyers Need to Know
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We get questions about Washington cannabis licensing all the time. The first question is usually whether new licenses are even available. For most buyers, the answer is no. Washington is a capped…