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DEA Cannabis Enforcement: Rescheduling and Hemp

Join us on October 8, 2026, for DEA Enforcement in a Changing Cannabis Landscape: Rescheduling, Hemp, and What Comes Next, a free webinar.

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Jason Adelstone Moderates Federal Cannabis Policy Discussion at IgniteIt Denver

The federal conversation around hemp and cannabis is entering a pivotal new phase. On September 18 in Denver, Harris Sliwoski partner Jason Adelstone.

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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.

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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.

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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..

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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.

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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.

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Is the Global Shift to the Right Threatening International Cannabis Reforms?

With so much of my attention focused on U.S. rescheduling lately, I wanted to take advantage of the D.C. Circuit’s delay and the.

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Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2026

It’s been a while since we wrote a round-up post on Oregon cannabis. Here are some items of note, as we head into.

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Five Bills Every California Cannabis Operator Needs to Track in 2026

Five separate bills are moving through the California legislature at the same time, and together they touch nearly every part of a licensee’s.

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