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Cannabis Rescheduling FAQ: Your Questions Answered
What cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III really means, how the process works, and why it matters for businesses and patients.
Cannabis Rescheduling Explained: What Moving Marijuana to Schedule III Would Change
Rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III would not legalize cannabis — but it could fundamentally alter how the federal government treats the plant. From tax policy and medical research to regulatory oversight, here’s what cannabis rescheduling actually means, how the process works, and why it matters to businesses, patients, and policymakers.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III — a move that could eliminate 280E taxation for cannabis businesses but still requires formal DEA rulemaking. While the White House framed the order as “common sense,” opposition from congressional Republicans and unresolved administrative hearings leave the timeline uncertain.
DoJ Shift: Stricter Marijuana Enforcement on Federal Lands
Wyoming’s U.S. attorney said marijuana possession on federal lands will face strict prosecution under revised Justice Department guidance.
Global Cannabis Playbook Emerges Amid U.S. Uncertainty
As global cannabis standards solidify, U.S. operators have a narrow window to align, adapt, and reclaim leadership in international markets.
Cat Packer on Cannabis, Equity, and Reform
Former Los Angeles regulator Cat Packer reflects on cannabis policy, social justice, and what the industry must do to repair the harms of the drug war.
Social Equity in Cannabis: The Promise and Pitfalls Across the U.S.
In 2019, Illinois simultaneously legalized recreational cannabis and launched a statewide social equity program aimed at equalizing access for justice-impacted individuals and marginalized groups....
IP in the Weeds: Navigating Cannabis Patents and Trademarks
As the legal cannabis industry continues to grow, companies need to understand the ever-changing landscape of intellectual property law and how to protect their...
DEA Alleges Chinese and Cartel Gangs Control U.S. Cannabis Trade
WASHINGTON – International crime syndicates have “taken control of” the legal cannabis industry, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration report released in May. By...
The Cannabis Industry and Bankruptcy Relief
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA), 21 U.S.C. §§ 801-971, is a federal law that makes manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing marijuana a crime. Despite the...
