Legislation and Regulation

Louisiana Bid for Adult-Use Cannabis Pilot Program Dies; Governor Signs Recriminalization Bill Instead

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.

5 ‘Aggrieved Persons’ Sue Trump, DOJ Over Cannabis Rescheduling Order

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

7 House Democrats Demand IRS, Treasury Provide 280E Cannabis Guidance

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

3 US House Republicans Attempt to Thwart Intoxicating Hemp Product Ban

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

3 States Challenge Trump DOJ’s Schedule III Cannabis Rule

Nebraska, Indiana and Louisiana filed a petition for review in federal court, arguing that immediately rescheduling medical cannabis violates administrative procedures.

White House’s ‘New Legal Authority’ for Hemp THC Products Leads CBT’s Top Stories in May

The Trump administration’s drug control strategy indicated enforcement of intoxicating hemp products that have largely gone unregulated.

SAFE Banking Act Nowhere to Be Found in Wake of Schedule III Cannabis Order

The new federal posture toward loosening restrictions on cannabis does not appear to have increased congressional appetite for industry banking reform.

Cannabis Business Leans on Schedule III Listing, Asks US Tax Court to Recognize 280E Refunds for Prior Years

The IRS can’t dispute that medical cannabis falls outside the meaning of Schedule I or II ‘without contradicting the president, the acting attorney general and HHS,’ the company says.

Virginia Governor Blocks Adult-Use Dispensary Sales Bill

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation that would have legalized a licensed marketplace with a January 2027 dispensary sales launch.

Former Federal Prosecutor, Former IRS Lawyer Warn Cannabis Industry About Jumping on DEA Registration Bandwagon

The takeaway? Consult with experienced lawyers and tax professionals and consider the risks, as the landscape continues to shift.

Georgia Legalizes Medical Cannabis Vaping, Replaces Restrictive THC Cap

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation to bring the state’s prohibitive low-THC medical cannabis oil program into a more permissive structure for patients.

Minnesota’s Cannabis Industry Is Stuck Between Bold Vision and Operational Reality (Opinion)

The state’s adult-use marketplace remains unfinished and uneven, but it retains the ingredients for a highly successful future.

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