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- Oregon Cannabis 2026: Legislative Forecast and Report February 12, 2026Oregon’s 2026 legislative session began last week on February 2. The biennial “short session” will last but 35 days, and focus on budget shortfalls, transportation and housing—which is to say that cannabis is not a priority. That said, of the 300 or so introduced bills, there are four cannabis-related submissions. That’s where I come in. […]
- Jersey (Territory) Cannabis Reform Proposals: What Could Have Been, and What May Be–After The Election February 10, 2026Earlier this month, the Bailiwick of Jersey appeared poised to take a measured, evidence-based step toward re-examining its approach to non-medical cannabis. Three reform proposals put forward by Tom Binet, Minister for Health and Social Services, were expected to be debated by the States Assembly of Jersey on February 3, 2026. That debate has now […]
- 15 Years Lawyering in Oregon Cannabis, and Beyond February 6, 2026Last month, we hosted a webinar on federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. While things are not where we’d like them to be, it’s amazing to consider everything that has happened over the years. From a lawyering perspective, it’s almost unbelievable. I have worked as a business lawyer in the cannabis industry for over […]
- The November 12 Cliff: How the Hemp Ban Threatens Bankruptcy Eligibility February 2, 2026Most commentary on the “hemp ban” included in the November funding bill has focused on two, related considerations: (1) which products and activities will become unlawful on November 12, 2026, and (2) whether Congress will materially amend, or delay, the ban before then. While that focus is understandable, it overlooks a critical, and more immediate, […]
- Federal Cannabis Law and Policy in 2026: Watch the Webinar Replay January 26, 2026U.S. federal cannabis law is at a pivotal moment heading into 2026. In a January 15th webinar, attorneys Jason Adelstone and Vince Sliwoski examined two major federal developments that are poised to reshape the industry: the Executive Order directing the rescheduling of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, and new Congressional legislation redefining “hemp,” effective […]
- Jason Adelstone Joins in CannaGen Sesh 3: Deeply Seeded Webinar January 20, 2026Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will be participating in CannaGen Sesh 3: Deeply Seeded, a webinar hosted by CannaGen on Thursday, January 22, from 11:00–12:00 PM PST. This session will focus on a significant but underappreciated change in federal hemp law that will materially affect cannabis genetics, seed commerce, and cross-border operations. Under recent amendments […]
- MLK Day 2026: Cannabis and Civil Rights January 18, 2026It’s MLK Day once again. I have written an MLK Day post on this blog for nine consecutive years. The theme of all these posts is that cannabis is a civil rights issue, and that Dr. King would have advocated for ending marijuana prohibition based on that fact. Each year, I have demonstrated with facts […]
- Free Q&A Webinar Tomorrow, Jan. 15! U.S. Cannabis Law and Policy in 2026 January 14, 2026Register here Webinar overview This webinar will feature Harris Sliwoski attorneys Jason Adelstone (Denver, CO) and Vince Sliwoski (Portland, OR). Jason and Vince will examine a pair of significant developments for federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. These developments are: 1) last month’s Executive Order from President Trump, to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I […]
- Dormant Commerce Clause Meets Cannabis: Residency Requirements, Federal Illegality, and What Comes Next January 13, 2026Cannabis law continues to live in constitutional limbo. States like Washington and California have built robust, tightly regulated cannabis markets, while federal law still treats marijuana as contraband. That tension has now collided head‑on with one of the Constitution’s most powerful doctrines: the Dormant Commerce Clause. Just recently, in January 2026, the Ninth Circuit weighed […]
- U.S. Cannabis Law and Policy in 2026: Free Q&A Webinar, January 15 January 2, 2026Register here Webinar overview This webinar will feature Harris Sliwoski attorneys Jason Adelstone (Denver, CO) and Vince Sliwoski (Portland, OR). Jason and Vince will examine a pair of significant developments for federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. These developments are: 1) last month’s Executive Order from President Trump, to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I […]
Cannabis Industry Journal
- What Cultivators Are Talking About in New Jersey February 19, 2026Inside the minds of New Jersey’s top cultivators The post What Cultivators Are Talking About in New Jersey appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Jersey Girls Bring Down the House At IgniteIt Event February 17, 2026Panelists share lessons on partnerships, outsourcing, AI adoption, and capital strategy as the cannabis market shifts from expansion to efficiency. The post Jersey Girls Bring Down the House At IgniteIt Event appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The New York and New Jersey Cannabis Connection February 13, 2026As pricing pressure builds, operators in both states are navigating a tightly linked regional market shaped by shared consumers, cross-border expansion, and evolving brand dynamics. The post The New York and New Jersey Cannabis Connection appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- How Tissue Culture Is Advancing Cannabis Genetics and Global Expansion February 11, 2026Tissue culture is emerging as a critical tool in modern cultivation, enabling breeders and cultivators to advance disease-free genetics, consistency, cost efficiency, and scalable production. The post How Tissue Culture Is Advancing Cannabis Genetics and Global Expansion appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Meet California’s New Director of Cannabis Control February 8, 2026Director Kellum outlines his goals, the challenges he faces steering this complex industry, and the dynamics that create roadblocks and impede progress. The post Meet California’s New Director of Cannabis Control appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The Super Bowl Is Quietly Becoming Cannabis’ Biggest Retail Moment February 7, 2026The Super Bowl has long been one of the most important sales moments of the year for alcohol, food, and consumer packaged goods. Cannabis, however, has been left out of the conversation, often due to regulatory complexity, limited retail data, and conservative planning assumptions. However, new purchase data suggests a missed opportunity. Cannabis Is Already… […]
- The Latest CBD Scientific Research From Western Washington University February 5, 2026It's complex how these different chemicals work to target and act on the brain and body. It's not as straightforward as we think. The post The Latest CBD Scientific Research From Western Washington University appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- What Cannabis Retail Pricing Is Telling Us About Market Pressure in 2026 February 3, 2026In the cannabis industry, pricing behavior often reveals more about market pressure than financial statements ever could. However, some of the most revealing cost signals are subtler, showing up in pricing behavior, discount strategies, and category-level decisions rather than on balance sheets. The CannabisDeals US Cannabis Price Index, launched in December 2025, tracks these signals… […]
- Inside Iconic Tonics’ Vision for Building Enduring Cannabis Beverage Brands February 2, 2026What beverage operators can learn from Snoop Dogg’s brand. The post Inside Iconic Tonics’ Vision for Building Enduring Cannabis Beverage Brands appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Preservation is the Buzzword for 2026 January 30, 2026Consumers are demanding clean, quality cannabis—and without a cold chain, the industry risks turning craft flower into commodity biomass. The post Preservation is the Buzzword for 2026 appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
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