On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to expedite the administrative process of rescheduling cannabis, marking one of the most dramatic shifts in federal cannabis policy in the past few decades. Under current federal law, cannabis is
Cannabis Industry
The Cannabis Industry blog published by Duane Morris LLP focuses on legal and regulatory issues affecting the cannabis sector. It covers topics such as cannabis banking and finance challenges, federal and state regulatory compliance, immigration policy impacts on cannabis businesses, and industry-specific enforcement trends. The blog also highlights events and webinars that discuss evolving cannabis laws, policy changes, and their implications for industry stakeholders. It serves as a resource for cannabis professionals seeking updates on legal developments, risk management, and strategic considerations within the cannabis market.
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Network with Duane Morris At MJBIZ Con 2025
By Duane Morris
Meet Duane Morris Partner Michael Schwamm for a networking event on Wednesday, December 3, during the MJBIZ Conference 2025. Michael will be joined by Greg Hill of BrandBirth and Rachel Wright of VERDANT Strategies for an open discussion on the…
Replay: Potential Cannabis Rescheduling and Its Implications in the Financial Sector
By Duane Morris
A replay of Potential Cannabis Rescheduling and Its Implications in the Financial Sector is now available for viewing.
Replay: A New Era for Immigration Policy and Enforcement – What the Cannabis Industry Needs to Know
By Duane Morris
A replay of A New Era for Immigration Policy and Enforcement – What the Cannabis Industry Needs to Know is now available.
Webinar: Potential Cannabis Rescheduling and Its Implications in the Financial Sector
By Duane Morris
Duane Morris will hold its next Cannabis Webinar, Potential Cannabis Rescheduling and Its Implications in the Financial Sector, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern. REGISTER About the Program Players in the cannabis industry have long…
Webinar: A New Era for Immigration Policy and Enforcement – What the Cannabis Industry Needs to Know
By Duane Morris
Duane Morris will hold its next Cannabis Webinar, A New Era for Immigration Policy and Enforcement – What the Cannabis Industry Needs to Know, on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR This…
NY OCM Issues Key Correction on 500 Foot Distance School Zone Requirement
The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued a significant correction to its previous guidance on how to measure the required 500-foot distance between retail cannabis dispensaries and schools. This change has immediate and potentially wide-ranging implications for…
After Texas Governor Vetoed the Total Ban, Low-THC Consumables May Stay on Shelves
By Tim Stafford
Discussions on SB 5 (Formerly SB 3) Began Today in Texas’ 89th Legislature 1st Special Session Minutes before the June 22, 2025 deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott surprised many by vetoing Senate Bill 3—the proposed ban on all consumable hemp…
Texas House Changed SB 3 Dramatically… before a Late-Night Amendment Slashed it to Match Senate’s Version for Approval
By Tim Stafford
The complete ban on consumable hemp will soon head to Governor Abbott’s desk and go into effect September 1, 2025. Two months and three public hearings lead to an SB 3 that still allowed the sale of consumables with 2018…
Webinar Replay: Rescheduling vs. Decriminalization – The Movement for Cannabis Legalization and Its Impact on Today’s Market
By Duane Morris
A replay of Rescheduling vs. Decriminalization – The Movement for Cannabis Legalization and Its Impact on Today’s Market is now available for viewing.