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- Medical Marijuana Rescheduling Q&A: Cutting Through the Noise May 4, 2026Since acting Attorney General Todd Blanch announced that state-legal medical marijuana would move to Schedule III, the commentary has been relentless — hot takes, doomsayers, and self-proclaimed experts flooding LinkedIn with conflicting interpretations. Much of it is speculative, overstated, and uneducated. This piece cuts through the noise and responds to the questions I have fielded […]
- A Calculated Bet: DEA Registration is Open, and the Clock is Ticking April 29, 2026For state-licensed medical marijuana operators, a narrow and potentially transformative window has opened–one that could position your business for future interstate and even global trade. While the Acting Attorney General’s rescheduling order is likely to face legal challenges, the immediate reality is this: you have a 60-day opportunity to act. As of yesterday, April 28, […]
- Marijuana Rescheduling and Income Tax April 27, 2026The DOJ Final Order on marijuana rescheduling dropped last week. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche ordered that “FDA-approved drug products containing marijuana, as well [as] marijuana in any form covered by a state medical marijuana license, be placed in schedule III of the CSA.” The Order went further than many of us anticipated. It also […]
- 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 28, 2026, the acting 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, […]
- 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 […]
Cannabis Industry Journal
- Your Banking Problem Is a Margin Problem May 13, 2026Government regulations continue to strain cannabis operators. The post Your Banking Problem Is a Margin Problem appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Study Shows Consumers Want Clean Cannabis May 8, 2026Concerns over pesticides grows The post Study Shows Consumers Want Clean Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- CSQ Launches EU GMP Tool to Help Cannabis Businesses Break Into European Markets May 4, 2026The EU Market Is Opening — Here's How to Prove Your Product Is Ready The post CSQ Launches EU GMP Tool to Help Cannabis Businesses Break Into European Markets appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Why Understanding True Manufacturing Costs Is Essential for Cannabis Business Survival April 30, 2026BatchNav tells cannabis operators what each product actually costs to make, so they can price it correctly, mark it up confidently and protect profit. The post Why Understanding True Manufacturing Costs Is Essential for Cannabis Business Survival appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Engineering Consistency: Inside the Push for GMP-Compliant Cannabis April 28, 2026At ICBC Berlin, experts highlight how cGMP, contamination control and post-harvest precision are shaping pharmaceutical-grade cannabis in an increasingly global biomass market. The post Engineering Consistency: Inside the Push for GMP-Compliant Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis Industry Journal.
- Inconsistent Messaging Is a Compliance Risk. Full Stop. April 27, 2026Why you need an SOP for this The post Inconsistent Messaging Is a Compliance Risk. Full Stop. appeared first on 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 […]
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