Key Summary-
• Marijuana products remain federally illegal until approved by the FDA, and only three cannabis-based drugs have received such approval to date. • Most marijuana-related criminal charges and penalties remain…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Labor & Employment Law, Health
As the global cannabis landscape continues to evolve, the European nation of Malta has emerged as a trailblazer, despite its population of just over 500,000. In 2018, it established a robust framework for medical cannabis,…
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/ Business Organizations, Health, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
For decades, the Netherlands has been synonymous with a uniquely liberal approach to cannabis, centered around its famous “coffeeshops.” However, this system has long operated under a fundamental legal paradox. While the sale of…
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/ Agriculture, Criminal Law, Health, International Law & Trade
What is Kratom, and Why is it Used?
Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, traditionally used in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Myanmar for several hundred years. Indigenous communities in these areas…
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/ Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Products Liability
THCA flower has rapidly become one of the more controversial products in the hemp industry. Marketed as federally legal hemp, THCA flower looks, smells, and is consumed just like cannabis. Yet, the specifics of its legal status…
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/ Administrative Law, Agriculture, Health, Taxation
Key Takeaways -
• President Trump’s administration is actively reviewing a proposal to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and a decision on rescheduling is expected…
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/ Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Health, Taxation
On August 14, 2025, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (the “Commission”) voted to formally release its draft amended Social Consumption Establishment regulations, marking a significant step towards finally launching…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
What Are ESOPs and Why Do They Matter for Cannabis Operators -
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are federally authorized retirement benefit structures designed to hold company stock in a trust on behalf of employees…
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/ Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation
More than two years after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis, and eleven years after the establishment of the state’s medical cannabis program, adult-use cannabis businesses are finally…
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/ Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions
What is Texas Senate Bill 3?
As it stands, current Texas law permits hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% THC content, which are widely available at more than 8,000 locations throughout the state. In comparison to a…
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/ Administrative Law, Agriculture, Elections & Politics
Native American Tribal sovereignty and the budding cannabis industry have intersected in a unique way, giving rise to an evolving landscape. Exercising their inherent rights to self-governance, many Tribes are exploring and…
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/ Agriculture, Business Organizations, Constitutional Law, Health, Indigenous Peoples
On May 16, the Colorado legislature sent HB25-1209 to Governor Jared Polis to sign into law. The prime sponsors of the bill—Representatives William Lindstedt and Jenny Willford, as well as Senators Julie Gonzales and Robert…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Consumer Protection
What Are Hemp-Derived Beverages?
There is no universal definition, but generally, a hemp beverage is any drink, typically a seltzer, soda, or mocktail, containing hemp-derived cannabinoids or terpenes. Common cannabinoids in…
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/ Administrative Law, Agriculture, Health
Last month, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers escalated the state’s hemp enforcement efforts by issuing cease-and-desist letters to more than 100 retail locations in the Omaha metro area. Joint investigations conducted by…
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/ Administrative Law, Agriculture, Consumer Protection
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…
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/ Agriculture, Elections & Politics, Health
