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- 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 […]
- Oregon Cannabis: State of the State (2025) December 29, 2025Welcome to the 10th annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. A great many things have changed over the years, and I’m planning to write another lookback post soon. For now, though, let’s cover everything that happened in 2025—which is a lot. Sales and market data According to OLCC data, total sales from […]
- Happy Holidays from the Canna Law Blog December 24, 2025Wishing all of our readers, along with friends and families, the very best this holiday season. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Festivus, or something else, we hope you can kick back and enjoy this wonderful time of the year. The post Happy Holidays from the Canna Law Blog appeared first on Harris […]
- President Trump Issues Executive Order Directing the Attorney General to Reschedule Marijuana December 18, 2025What long resembled a Never Ending Story has finally reached a turning point. Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The signing and remarks can be viewed here. The order includes the following directives (as first reported […]
- Canna Provisions v. Bondi, R.I.P. December 17, 2025On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Canna Provisions, Inc. et al. v. Bondi, a high-profile lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the federal prohibition of intrastate (and not interstate) cannabis activity. The denial offered no reasoning; nor was it accompanied by dissents or concurrences from any of the justices—all of which is […]
- Closing Reflections on MJBizCon 2025 December 15, 2025Even with slightly lighter attendance at MjBizCon this year, the quality of conversations and the overall engagement felt stronger than ever. The insights, candor, and determination that filled the hallways and side events were a powerful reminder of why this industry keeps pushing forward despite constant headwinds. The event team delivered a well-run, thoughtful conference […]
- Is Marijuana Rescheduling Finally Happening? What to Know, Now. December 12, 2025Yesterday afternoon, the Washington Post and other sources reported that President Trump is expected to issue an executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana, to Schedule III. That’s some sexy reportage, although WaPo’s sources cautioned that “Trump could still change his mind” and “[a] White House official said no final decisions have been made […]
Cannabis Industry Journal
- New Study Shows Chromatin Accessibility as Key Factor in Cannabis Potency and Flavor January 20, 2026Research reveals that chromatin accessibility, not just DNA, plays a significant role in boosting cannabinoid and flavonoid production. The post New Study Shows Chromatin Accessibility as Key Factor in Cannabis Potency and Flavor appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- States Are Still Missing The Mark On Social Equity January 16, 2026Access to capital without execution, accountability, or ongoing operational support is not equity. It is a system for failure. The post States Are Still Missing The Mark On Social Equity appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The Fight Against New York’s METRC Monopoly Heats Up January 15, 2026How New York’s Cannabis Industry is Forced to Subsidize a Private Vendor’s Business Model The post The Fight Against New York’s METRC Monopoly Heats Up appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Why Most Cannabis COGS Would Fail an Audit — and How Operators Can Fix It January 13, 2026Defensible COGS isn’t only about minimizing tax liability. Accurate costing enables operators to understand true unit economics, identify profitable SKUs, set pricing intelligently, evaluate yield performance, and allocate capital effectively. Tax optimization becomes a byproduct of operational discipline rather than a risky accounting maneuver. The post Why Most Cannabis COGS Would Fail an Audit — […]
- Building a Cannabis Banking Eco-System with Terry Mendez January 12, 2026The cannabis industry is still operating within a cobbled-together financial system—one defined by workarounds, instability, and uncertainty. The post Building a Cannabis Banking Eco-System with Terry Mendez appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- While Everyone Waits for 280E Relief, Smart Cannabis CEOs Are Creating Their Own January 9, 2026ESOPS deliver liquidity, potential deferral of capital gains for the seller, powerful company-level tax benefits, and zero federal and state income tax when 100% ESOP-owned, so cash flow rises. The post While Everyone Waits for 280E Relief, Smart Cannabis CEOs Are Creating Their Own appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- This Company Wants Your Dirty Grow Air Filters January 8, 2026As the industry inches toward rescheduling and ultimately descheduling, GMP-certified facilities will be required, and with that comes clean-air filtration. The post This Company Wants Your Dirty Grow Air Filters appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- The Hidden Costs of Getting HR Wrong in Cannabis Startups January 8, 2026When small mistakes turn into big bills The post The Hidden Costs of Getting HR Wrong in Cannabis Startups appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Cannabis Seeds Could Be The Next Frontier For Space AgTech January 5, 2026It's not as far out as you think. The post Cannabis Seeds Could Be The Next Frontier For Space AgTech appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- How Tissue Culture Is Advancing Cannabis Genetics and Global Expansion January 3, 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.
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