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Understanding the Trump Administration’s Stance on Cannabis and Hemp Policy

Vicente LLP on 4/16/2025

The legal status of cannabis and hemp in the United States remains uncertain, which makes the executive branch’s policy stance on these issues extremely pertinent to the future of these industries. Cannabis remains federally...more

Cannabis Rescheduling – A Look Towards the Future of the Industry

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP on 5/3/2024

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will call for cannabis to be rescheduled according to a report by the Associated Press. The anticipated rescheduling follows the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) August...more

If You Don’t Believe, You Won’t Receive: Predicting Three Cannabis Reforms in the Coming Year

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/5/2023

I’m not proud of it, but I’m the resident cynic amongst the editorial staff here at Budding Trends when it comes to federal marijuana reform. And after all, someone has to temper the frivolous whims of others. But we’re...more

Cannabis and Renewable Energy in New York: Delving into the Weeds of a Budding Industry

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 5/17/2021

New York’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana for adult use has set off a flurry of entrepreneurial activity as businesses seek to establish a foothold in the State’s new and lucrative market. Renewable energy,...more

Federal Cannabis Legalization: Policy Issues to be Addressed

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 1/15/2021

For the first time in nearly a decade all three branches of the Federal Government are controlled by Democrats. The Democratic Party has a plethora of agenda items it is looking to enact within this unified government. One of...more

Association of Cannabis Regulators Formed to Develop Regulatory Best Practices

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 11/26/2020

Regulators from 19 states have joined together in forming the Cannabis Regulators Association (“CANNRA”). The goal of CANNRA is to share institutional knowledge and regulatory best practices in order to assist federal, state,...more

A Green Wave Goes to Washington

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 10/23/2020

There has been a significant amount of political punditry over the last several months about an electoral “Blue Wave” coming this November. President Trump is at historical lows of job approval and favorability and much of...more

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