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Preserving a Schedule I listing for state-licensed medical cannabis "for a few more months" after a half century of proh...
06/11/2026

Preserving a Schedule I listing for state-licensed medical cannabis "for a few more months" after a half century of prohibition policies won't cause irreparable harm, two plaintiffs argue in a motion that seeks a stay of U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's reclassification order.

“The hard fact underlying this case is that ma*****na and ma*****na addiction destroys lives."

A national drug screening association and a private pharmaceutical cannabinoid development company argue they’ll suffer irreparable harm.

Ten months after the California state auditor scrutinized the state's Department of Cannabis Control's packaging oversig...
06/10/2026

Ten months after the California state auditor scrutinized the state's Department of Cannabis Control's packaging oversight, the DCC launched an AI tool to help operators determine if their products are attractive to children in violation of state law.

“Our goal is to assist licensees in their independent evaluation of whether packaging or labeling may be attractive to children."

The state’s Cannabis Product Image Analyzer tool is intended to help operators determine if a product’s packaging is attractive to children.

Oregon-based East Fork Cultivars CEO Mason Walker shares details about his goal to create an alternative path for strugg...
06/09/2026

Oregon-based East Fork Cultivars CEO Mason Walker shares details about his goal to create an alternative path for struggling brands, including the 4 do’s and don’ts to help navigate an M&A deal.

"Consolidation is inevitable in any maturing industry. It's happening in cannabis. There's going to be fewer operators in this space.

"I want to offer a blueprint for a type of consolidation that honors, that values those in the OG craft space. And I don’t want to be cute about it."

Following the company’s second acquisition, CEO Mason Walker shares details about his goal to create ‘an alternative path’ for struggling brands and achieve multistate success. Plus, 4 do’s and don’ts to help navigate an M&A deal.

Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Rep...
06/02/2026

Louisiana had the opportunity to test the waters of expanding cannabis access to those 21 and older, but the state’s Republican trifecta decided to add a felony penalty for certain cannabis activities instead.

"I’m tired of seeing drugs littering our high school and college campuses, hurting our students. These drugs take away from the family-friendly environments that our colleges are supposed to be, especially on game days."

The state took a turn in 2026 to tighten its cannabis laws rather than loosen them, despite a Schedule III federal posture from the Trump administration.

Five ‘aggrieved persons’ are suing Trump/the DOJ over the Schedule III cannabis order, including a substance abuse recov...
06/01/2026

Five ‘aggrieved persons’ are suing Trump/the DOJ over the Schedule III cannabis order, including a substance abuse recovery clinic, two doctors, a victims’ advocacy organization and a pharmaceutical company, claiming the order was unlawful.

"Rescheduling will foreseeably increase the availability and social acceptability of ma*****na, undermining New Directions’ organizational mission to assist individuals in overcoming substance abuse, including cannabis use disorder, and diverting organizational resources to address increased ma*****na-related harm among its patient population.”

A substance abuse recovery clinic, two doctors, a victims’ advocacy organization and a pharmaceutical company claim the order was unlawful.

Are you watering your cannabis plants too much? Too little?Finding the "just right" Goldilocks zone of substrate moistur...
06/01/2026

Are you watering your cannabis plants too much? Too little?

Finding the "just right" Goldilocks zone of substrate moisture can mean the difference between a record-breaking harvest and a catastrophic crop failure.

Finding the ‘just right’ Goldilocks zone of substrate moisture can mean the difference between a record-breaking harvest and a catastrophic crop failure.

It's been five weeks since the Schedule III order, but cannabis businesses growing, manufacturing and/or selling adult-u...
05/29/2026

It's been five weeks since the Schedule III order, but cannabis businesses growing, manufacturing and/or selling adult-use and medical under one roof still have no guidance on apportioning expenses under 280E, such as what percentage of an HVAC bill or monthly rent is tax-deductible for Schedule I and Schedule III plants/products sitting side-by-side.

Now, 7 U.S. House Democrats are urging "clear, timely guidance" from the Treasury Department and IRS.

"Clarifying guidance will promote uniform compliance, reduce potential tax disputes, and support efficient tax administration.”

The U.S. representatives sent a letter urging ‘clear, timely guidance’ for state-licensed medical businesses following the DOJ’s rescheduling order.

Three U.S. House Republicans are hoping to either regulate intoxicating h**p products, delay an upcoming federal ban by ...
05/29/2026

Three U.S. House Republicans are hoping to either regulate intoxicating h**p products, delay an upcoming federal ban by two years, or prevent the ban’s implementation altogether in separate amendment proposals filed this week.

“Many Americans, including veterans and seniors, rely on consumer h**p products for wellness. Ensuring that such products are consistently manufactured, accurately labeled, and domestically sourced is essential to maintaining public trust and protecting consumers.”

The GOP lawmakers filed three proposed amendments to a federal appropriations bill to modify, delay or stop the ban’s forthcoming implementation.

Some news on the rescheduling front: The American Trade Association for Cannabis and H**p (ATACH) filed a formal notice ...
05/28/2026

Some news on the rescheduling front: The American Trade Association for Cannabis and H**p (ATACH) filed a formal notice to participate in the DEA hearing and retained attorney Shane Pennington of Blank Rome to lead its defense of Schedule III.

"ATACH, as part of its growing legal team, has officially retained Shane Pennington of Blank Rome, who is widely regarded as the country's leading legal mind on ma*****na rescheduling. Pennington brings extensive experience having litigated landmark cases involving the Administrative Procedure Act, the Controlled Substances Act, and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act – the precise legal terrain at issue in the challenges ahead."

The American Trade Association for Cannabis and H**p filed a formal notice to participate in the DEA hearing and retained Shane Pennington of Blank Rome.

🌿 Cannabis growers searching for improvements and ways to increase their yields without compromising quality need to loo...
05/28/2026

🌿 Cannabis growers searching for improvements and ways to increase their yields without compromising quality need to look no further. Here are 15 parameters that can be tweaked or refined to achieve more desirable results without sacrificing the characteristics of the buds you produce.

"A whole book could be written on this subject – here are a few," CBT columnist Kenneth Morrow, of Trichome Technologies, writes.

From old to new techniques, cannabis cultivators can tweak or refine myriad parameters to achieve more desirable results.

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