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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...
FDA Inaction Fuels Illicit Hemp Market, Harms Farmers, Industry Tells Congress
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s failure to regulate hemp consumables after Congress legalized the plant in 2018 has led to proliferation...
High Stakes: Texas Hemp War Heats Up
AUSTIN, Texas – A new poll conducted by Baselice & Associates on behalf of the Hemp Beverage Alliance, U.S. Hemp Roundtable, and Bayou City...
