Opinion: The Immense Power of the Down-Ballot
As we approach another pivotal election season, much of the national focus is, understandably, on the presidential race. It’s the headline grabber, the showstopper....
M&A: Preparing to Be Lucky
As we await news about rescheduling, we know a new round of mergers, acquisitions, and capital infusions surely will follow. Whether you are a...
Opinion: The Real Battleground for Harris and Trump? Cannabis
As a lifelong independent who grew up in the inland Northwest, I’ve always believed in states’ rights and that government policy should reflect the...
Where in the World Is Selling Cannabis Legal?
A quick list of countries where a regulated cannabis market has been established for at least medical patients.
DEA Delays Rescheduling Decision until after Election
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration has kicked the rescheduling can down the road, likely indicating no decision will be made this year.
In a...
Kamala Harris Taps Pro-Cannabis Tim Walz as 2024 Running Mate
WASHINGTON – Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential pick for the 2024 election....
Constitutionally Challenged Corporate Transparency Act Hasn’t Gone Away
A reporting deadline is drawing closer for many of the cannabis industry’s most enduring companies, and this one has nothing to do with the...
The Hidden Risks of Failing to Comply with GMP
As a licensed attorney of twenty years with more than a decade of extraction equipment manufacturing and facility-design experience, I cannot overstate the legal...
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? How A Trump Return Could Reshape...
President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among Democrats about his viability for reelection.
IRS Reaffirms Marijuana’s Status Under Federal Tax Law
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reiterated marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, and businesses involved in manufacturing, distribution,...
