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Most Canadians See Cannabis as Economic Priority

New polling shows most Canadians want Ottawa to support legal cannabis as an economic opportunity, not just a regulatory issue.

NY Supreme Court Blocks OCM from Closing Licensed Dispensaries

More than 150 licensed dispensaries in New York won’t face forced closure or relocation after a state Supreme Court injunction blocked OCM’s reinterpretation of school-zone rules.

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.

House GOP Moves to Undermine Trump on Cannabis Rescheduling

The House Appropriations Committee voted September 10 on provisions that could upend federal cannabis policy. Tucked into the fiscal year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science bill are riders that block the DEA from completing its rescheduling review and weaken long-standing protections for state medical programs.

88 Years of Lies: Why It’s Time to End Cannabis Prohibition

For 88 years, cannabis prohibition has been propped up by fear, falsehoods, and prejudice. Today, most Americans support legalization — and the clock is ticking on this failed policy.

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....
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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...

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