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Closing Reflections on MJBizCon 2025

Even with slightly lighter attendance at MjBizCon this year, the quality of conversations and the overall engagement felt stronger than ever. The insights,.

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Is Marijuana Rescheduling Finally Happening? What to Know, Now.

Yesterday afternoon, the Washington Post and other sources reported that President Trump is expected to issue an executive order directing federal agencies to.

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Will the Feds Enforce the Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products, and Seed Sales?

Last month, I gave my big-picture thoughts on the intoxicating hemp products ban under P.L. 119-37, concluding that enforcement was an open question..

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Jason Adelstone Presents at MJBizCon This Wednesday

We’re excited to announce that Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will speak at MJBizCon in Las Vegas this Wednesday, December 3, joining the.

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Canna Law Blog

From all of us at the Canna Law Blog, Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with good food, great company, and the.

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Federal Cannabis Policy is More Confusing Than Ever

Federal cannabis policy has always been a mess. When I say “always”, I’m looking back 90 years or so, beginning with the Marihuana.

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Hemp Companies Have One Year to Get Marijuana Genetics Into or Out of the US. . . But a Loophole May Still Exist

The hemp industry faces its biggest shake-up since 2018 Effective November 13, 2025, Congress fundamentally rewrote the laws governing hemp in America. Buried.

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Notes on the Federal Prohibition of Intoxicating Hemp

The U.S. government reopened on Wednesday and promptly “closed the loophole” on intoxicating hemp products. I use those tacky quotes because I don’t.

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Cannabis Banking: Thoughts on FinCEN’s Latest Report

FinCEN drops new marijuana-related business banking data The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau in the U.S. Department of Treasury. Last.

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I Bet Your Cannabis Lawyer is a Pretty Good Business Lawyer

Over the years, I’ve heard many variations on a certain comment I’d like to address. The comment is: “I thought of calling you.

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