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Published: September 25, 2026 DEA Enforcement in a Changing Cannabis Landscape: Rescheduling, Hemp, and What Comes Next Join us on October 8, 2026, for DEA Enforcement in a Changing Cannabis Landscape: Rescheduling, Hemp, and What Comes Next, a free webinar examining what the evolving federal cannabis landscape could mean for cannabis and hemp businesses. The discussion will feature: Jason Adelstone, Partner at Harris Sliwoski LLP; Matthew John Strait, former Deputy Assistant Administrator Read More Published: September 17, 2026 The Supreme Court May Decide if Cannabis-Related Residency Requirements are Unconstitutional We have been waiting for this. On September 10th, a Michigan man asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a circuit split on whether states can discriminate against non-residents in their cannabis licensing programs. This is a fascinating legal question we’ve been mulling on the blog since at least 2015. It’s pure law, and it Read More Published: September 16, 2026 A $31.8 Million Cannabis-Related Verdict That a Federal Court Wouldn’t Enforce A Michigan cannabis grower proved breach of contract and won a $31.8 million jury verdict—only to lose it on appeal. The Sixth Circuit held that a federal court could not enforce an agreement requiring conduct prohibited by the Controlled Substances Act. The decision offers a stark warning about forum selection, federal illegality, medical-use limitations, and remedies in cannabis contracts. Read More Published: September 15, 2026 Jason Adelstone Moderates Federal Cannabis Policy Discussion at IgniteIt Denver The federal conversation around hemp and cannabis is entering a pivotal new phase. On September 18 in Denver, Harris Sliwoski partner Jason Adelstone will moderate One Plant, One Policy, a fireside discussion at IgniteIt Denver Spotlight focused on the future of federal hemp regulation. From cannabinoids and product standards to enforcement and consumer safety, policymakers Read More Published: September 11, 2026 Medical Marijuana in Schedule III Survives Its First Major Challenge On September 9th, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied a motion to stay filed by SAM, Inc. and the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, Inc. (collectively, “SAM”). The motion sought to stay (pause) the Attorney General’s final order placing state legal medical marijuana into Schedule III of the Read More Published: September 10, 2026 How to Acquire a Colorado Cannabis License Colorado regulates marijuana businesses through the state Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED), while local jurisdictions retain separate licensing and regulatory authority over marijuana businesses within their boundaries. The current Colorado Marijuana Rules are codified at 1 CCR 212-3 (version effective January 5, 2026). Because state rules, forms, fee schedules, and local ordinances can change, applicants should Read More Published: September 4, 2026 The Intoxicating Hemp Products Ban Was Delayed a Month. Now What? Earlier this week, the House passed a short-term funding bill that postpones the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products. President Trump signed the ban into law last year; it was scheduled to take effect November 12th. This Wednesday, however, Trump signed off on the Congressional extension, pushed by his Administration, which means the ban is Read More Published: August 31, 2026 Is the Global Shift to the Right Threatening International Cannabis Reforms? With so much of my attention focused on U.S. rescheduling lately, I wanted to take advantage of the D.C. Circuit’s delay and the DEA ALJ’s delayed timeline. This gives me an opportunity to get back into some considerations on international cannabis reform. Who controls government is one of the most important factors when discussing cannabis Read More Published: August 28, 2026 Oregon Cannabis Roundup: Fall 2026 It’s been a while since we wrote a round-up post on Oregon cannabis. Here are some items of note, as we head into the fall. Gather ‘round! Proposed THC cap and packaging requirements On August 19th, the Oregon Capital Chronicle ran an article featuring a renewed push by Sen. Lisa Reynolds (D-Portland) to cap individual Read More Published: August 26, 2026 Five Bills Every California Cannabis Operator Needs to Track in 2026 Five bills moving through the California legislature right now could reshape how DCC investigates violations, what gets tested and disclosed at retail, and what cannabis packaging can even look like. This post breaks down AB 1826, AB 1965, AB 2249, AB 2532, and AB 2537 in plain terms, explains how they interlock, and offers a practical compliance checklist for operators who want to get ahead of these changes before final enactment. Read More Subscribe To Our Blog Explore the latest legal news and insight regarding China, cannabis, international law, immigration, dispute resolution and Web3.