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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

Top 10 Issues in the Cannabis Industry for 2025

ArentFox Schiff on 3/27/2025

It is not all doom and gloom for the cannabis industry this year; positive developments across states and the potential (albeit remote) for federal rescheduling means the cannabis industry can expect ongoing advancements....more

Cannabis Trends in 2025

Husch Blackwell LLP on 1/6/2025

2024 was a primarily lean and flat year for the U.S. cannabis industry. The state-legal cannabis industry has been volatile from its inception, and 2024 represented a year of winnowing with many cannabis businesses failing....more

25 Lawmakers Oppose Cannabis Rescheduling

Carr Maloney P.C. on 7/30/2024

On August 29, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) urging them to reclassify marijuana as a schedule III drug. The Department of Health and Human...more

The DEA’s Rule to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III: Process and Timeline

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 5/14/2024

On April 30, 2024, the Associated Press (AP) reported the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will propose a rule to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). More...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

Texas Politicians Take Aim at Hemp-Derived THC

McGlinchey Stafford on 4/29/2024

On April 11, 2024, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released his 2024 Interim Legislative Charges. This list indicates his goals for the upcoming legislative session, and among his priorities ahead of the 2025 Texas Legislative...more

Top 10 Legal Issues in the Cannabis Industry in 2024

ArentFox Schiff on 4/19/2024

In an industry known for its fast-paced changes, 2024 will be no different for cannabis. For all those with an eye on the industry, the number one question remains, is this the year for rescheduling? The answer is, maybe. And...more

FDA's View on Cannabis

Gardner Law on 4/3/2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing to support clinical research for cannabis and psychedelic drug development. On the heels of publishing its first draft guidance on clinical trials involving...more

Is There a Shortcut to Cannabis Rescheduling?

Benesch on 3/26/2024

In the next 2 months or so, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is likely to announce that it will reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) from a Schedule I highly dangerous and addictive drug with no...more

What is the Timeline for Rescheduling Marijuana?

McGlinchey Stafford on 3/22/2024

At the White House last Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a meeting with people who received pardons from President Joe Biden for marijuana-related offenses. She signaled that the federal government, namely the...more

Cannabis Predictions for 2024

Benesch on 3/15/2024

It’s 2024, and while nothing ever stays the same in the world of cannabis, in a lot of ways, 2024 feels just like 2023, and 2022....more

Cannabis in 2024: HHS Rescheduling Recommendation and SAFER Banking

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 2/26/2024

Key Points - The scientific review supporting HHS’s recommendation to DEA that cannabis be reclassified from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug was published on January 12, 2024. Classifying cannabis as a Schedule III...more

Is THCA Legal? The State Line is the Bottom Line

McGlinchey Stafford on 10/17/2023

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is one of the most misunderstood and controversial cannabinoids in the Cannabis sativa (cannabis) plant. While booming in popularity, THCA is also a high-risk cannabinoid from a legal...more

In the Weeds: Top Court Declines Workers’ Compensation Case, MLB Permits CBD Sponsorship, Buyer Beware Delta-9

McGuireWoods LLP on 7/5/2022

Newsworthy Highlights - Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Medical Cannabis Workers’ Compensation Case. On June 21, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court denied two petitions for a writ of certiorari brought by injured workers in...more

Is the DEA Coming for the Hemp Industry After All?

The Rodman Law Group, LLC on 9/25/2020

On August 20, 2020, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) issued an interim final rule (“IFR”) pertaining to the classifications of marijuana and hemp under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) in...more

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