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Good news, bad news if you’re a cannabis operator that owes money to a creditor. But probably bad news for the rule of law. A federal appellate court has ruled that a cannabis operator is obligated to repay his debts to...more
In a non-public letter sent earlier last week, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that marijuana be re-classified under the Controlled Substances...more
Whether you practice full time as a cannabis attorney, dabble in cannabis law, or are simply interested in the evolving federal views and laws on marijuana, you may have caught wind that the federal Agriculture Improvement...more
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced on August 29, 2024 that it will hold a public hearing to address the proposed rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act...more
As we discussed during our recent webinar, the administrative process associated with the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) proposed rescheduling of “marijuana” should be expected to proceed slowly and deliberately....more
Despite the proliferation of state laws that legalize the cultivation and sale of marijuana, federal law has remained an obstacle to access to the U.S. financial system for marijuana sellers and producers. With penalties...more
As the prospect of federal rescheduling of cannabis looms, some in the industry are seemingly attempting to preserve their spot in line at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A recent Trademark Trial and Appeal...more
A whopping 7 in 10 Americans favor the legalization of cannabis, according to Gallup, as more states are slated to legalize adult use cannabis, or at least decriminalize it, this year. Indigenous nations, such as Wisconsin’s...more
Despite the excitement of many over rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, the move does not make cannabis “legal” unless it is produced, sold, and used within the tightly regulated parameters of the...more
The proposed rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of U.S. cannabis policy but may bring few practical changes to...more
July 22, marked the end of the historic DEA public comment period for marijuana’s proposed rescheduling to Schedule III. Industry engagement was strong, and thanks to the efforts of advocacy organizations, industry...more
With the sudden change in the Democratic presidential candidate, there are a whole host of implications for the future of America. As presumptive nominee Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for the White House, we examine her...more
On August 29, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) urging them to reclassify marijuana as a schedule III drug. The Department of Health and Human...more
Eleven Republican AGs, led by Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers, submitted comments opposing the DEA’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act...more
In May, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to transfer cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a change that could significantly affect current...more
On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a plan to reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) from a schedule I to a schedule III controlled substance. The Attorney General and the...more
Having been swept along for nine days “by the force of the hostile winds on the fishy sea,” Odysseus and his crew came to a strange land. After securing their ships, Odysseus sent some of his “companions ahead, telling them...more
The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Cannabis Law Institute 2024 (CLI 2024), the marquee conference dedicated to advancing legal excellence in the rapidly evolving...more
In May, President Biden announced the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s proposed rule reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)....more
Despite marijuana’s continued federal classification as a Schedule I controlled substance, 26 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws at least partially decriminalizing marijuana possession and recreational use....more
The federal rescheduling of marijuana has been a topic of conversation within the marijuana industry since President Biden’s statement requesting that the secretary of health and human services (HHS) and the attorney general...more
On May 1, 2024, Senators Booker, Schumer, and Wyden reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (“CAOA”), a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at ending the federal prohibition of cannabis, a day after...more
Biden administration formally proposes moving marijuana to Schedule 3 - Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, following President Biden's...more
Among the two most widely reported federal changes to cannabis regulation are the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposed regulation for the federal rescheduling of marijuana (the Proposed Rescheduling) and amendments to the...more
On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and...more