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Cannabis and the Midterm Elections

The midterms are less than a month away, with elections mostly scheduled for November 3, 2026. Cannabis reform is on the table both.

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“Marijuana” Rescheduling Delayed, Again. What It Could Mean, and What Comes Next

What just happened in the marijuana rescheduling hearing On September 28, 2026, three participants in the ALJ marijuana rescheduling hearing filed a “Joint.

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What a President Can Do Without Congress

Recently on the podcast High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, I discussed how cannabis legalization can occur through executive action, not just congressional.

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DEA Cannabis Enforcement: Rescheduling and Hemp

Join us on October 8, 2026, for DEA Enforcement in a Changing Cannabis Landscape: Rescheduling, Hemp, and What Comes Next, a free webinar.

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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.

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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.

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A $31.8 Million Cannabis-Related Verdict That a Federal Court Wouldn’t Enforce

A Michigan cannabis grower proved its case. A jury found that the buyer breached its supply agreement and awarded the grower $31.8 million.

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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..

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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.

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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.

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