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- The U.S. Opens Its Medical Marijuana Market to Global Trade (For Now); Broader Marijuana Rescheduling on Deck April 23, 2026U.S. joins much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana The U.S. has joined much of the world in acknowledging medical marijuana. Let international trading begin! Effective April 22, 2026, the Attorney General “hereby order[s] that FDA-approved drug products containing marijuana, as well marijuana in any form covered by a state medical marijuana license, be […]
- Harris Sliwoski Welcomes Christian Sederberg April 9, 2026Harris Sliwoski is pleased to announce that Christian Sederberg has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Based in our Denver, Colorado office, Christian brings decades of experience advising businesses, policymakers, and industry leaders across a range of complex regulatory and transactional matters, with a particular focus on the cannabis industry. Christian is widely recognized as […]
- Jason Adelstone to Attend the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin April 6, 2026Next week, Harris Sliwoski LLP attorney Jason Adelstone will be attending the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin, where he is looking forward to connecting with international cannabis businesses, investors, and regulatory experts from around the world. Why ICBC Berlin Matters for the Global Cannabis Market As the global cannabis market continues to expand, ICBC […]
- CBD, Medicare, and the New FDA Enforcement Memo April 3, 2026We got a new FDA cannabis enforcement memo on Wednesday, April 1, regarding “hemp-derived CBD research in medical research models.” The general thrust is FDA’s assurance that it won’t interfere with a new federal initiative, which covers up to $500 of hemp-derived products for eligible Medicare patients. That initiative is called the Substance Access Beneficiary […]
- Jason Adelstone to Moderate Compliance and Enforcement Panel at Industrial Hemp International Conference March 25, 2026Harris Sliwoski LLP attorney Jason Adelstone will be moderating a panel at the upcoming Industrial Hemp International Conference and Trade Show, in Denver, Colorado. Jason will be joined on the panel by attorney David Sergi and political consultant Kevin Lampe. Their session, “Legal Reality Check: Cannabinoids, Compliance, and Enforcement in a Shifting U.S. Landscape,” will […]
- Oregon’s New Cannabis Laws: 2026 Edition March 12, 2026Sine die came for Oregon’s 2026 legislative session last Friday, March 6th. I previewed the roster of cannabis bills in play back on February 12th. Two of them passed; two of them failed. Below is a recap of the action, with links to each bill in the headers. HB 4139 (FAILED) This was the session’s […]
- What the 2026 Federal Hemp Ban Means for Unsold Hemp Inventory February 25, 2026Most commentary on the “hemp ban” included in the November funding bill has focused on two related questions: (1) which products and activities may become unlawful on November 12, 2026; and (2) whether Congress will materially amend or delay the ban before then. I recently discussed another consequence operators should be considering as the deadline […]
- IRC 280E Still Applies to Your Marijuana Business, Unfortunately February 24, 2026In the last year or two, we have seen a growing number of marijuana businesses take the position that IRC 280E no longer applies to them. Some of these businesses have taken that position in consultation with lawyers and CPAs. This shift in strategy predates Trump’s Executive Order of December 18, 2025, to reschedule marijuana […]
- 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 […]
Cannabis Industry Journal
- How to Evaluate Cannabis Packaging Suppliers Before You Commit April 23, 2026Tips from Green Rush Packaging The post How to Evaluate Cannabis Packaging Suppliers Before You Commit appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Move Over Flower, Pre-roll is King April 21, 2026Custom Cones USA releases the latest consumer data The post Move Over Flower, Pre-roll is King appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- What MJ Unpacked Reveals About Cannabis in 2026 April 19, 2026A glance at the agenda for the upcoming MJ Unpacked show in Atlantic City, kicking off May 5, offers insights into the industry's current challenges as we move through 2026. The post What MJ Unpacked Reveals About Cannabis in 2026 appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Colorado Pushes to Normalize THC Beverages in Bars as Federal Pressure Mounts April 17, 2026Brian Vicente, partner at Vicente LLP, has formed the Colorado THC Beverage Coalition and introduced legislation that would allow hemp-derived THC beverages—up to 10 milligrams per serving—to be sold and consumed in bars, restaurants, and event venues. The post Colorado Pushes to Normalize THC Beverages in Bars as Federal Pressure Mounts appeared first on Cannabis Industry […]
- Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Preserve State Control as Federal Hemp Crackdown Looms April 17, 2026The bill arrives at a critical moment for the hemp sector. The post Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Preserve State Control as Federal Hemp Crackdown Looms appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Operational Efficiency Is Driving the Next Phase of Cannabis Growth April 16, 2026What businesses need to do to survive. The post Operational Efficiency Is Driving the Next Phase of Cannabis Growth appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Commercial Insurance Has Failed Cannabis. Here’s What’s Next April 13, 2026Is captive insurance the right solution for your company? The post Commercial Insurance Has Failed Cannabis. Here’s What’s Next appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Cannabis Biopharma Company Enters Fight Over CMS Hemp Pilot April 9, 2026MMJ Holdings Throws Its Weight Into the Legal Fight The post Cannabis Biopharma Company Enters Fight Over CMS Hemp Pilot appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Preservation is the Buzzword for 2026 April 9, 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.
- Industry Coalition Warns New Bill Would Wipe Out California’s Legal Cannabis Beverage Market April 8, 2026A proposed 10mg THC cap would eliminate 93% of beverage sales The post Industry Coalition Warns New Bill Would Wipe Out California’s Legal Cannabis Beverage Market appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
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