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International

Behind DEA’s 1975 Admission That Rescheduling Cannabis Does Not Violate International Treaty

The DEA’s refusal to reschedule cannabis nearly 50 years ago derived from HHS predecessor’s failure to recognize its medical value, not a 1961 treaty.

February 22, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

DEA, Attorney General Miss Deadline to Respond to 12 US Senators on Cannabis Rescheduling

The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to keep its process behind closed doors despite a congressional letter demanding transparency.

February 14, 2024

Federal Cannabis Legalization

VP Kamala Harris Touts Changing ‘Federal Marijuana Policy’ in Campaign Video

Many industry stakeholders and advocates pushed back, saying the White House hasn’t changed anything since Biden took office.

February 12, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

US Congressman Attempts to Sway DEA From Rescheduling Cannabis

Rep. Andy Harris claims the FDA’s eight-factor analysis on cannabis was “flawed,” leading to a “misguided” recommendation to reschedule.

February 2, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

12 US Senators Say Cannabis Should Be Descheduled, Demand Transparency From DEA

The dozen Democrats requested responses to six questions regarding the DEA’s rescheduling process.

January 30, 2024

Legislation and Regulation

Gillibrand, Nadler Joined by New York Leaders in Calling DEA to Deschedule Cannabis

Seven New York Democrats from all elected levels united with NORML, business leaders and advocates in Harlem to push for full removal.

January 29, 2024

Cannabis Retail Price

Rescheduling, Legalization Prospects Top CBT's Most-Read Articles in January

Here are Cannabis Business Times’ top 10 stories this month.

January 25, 2024

Interviews & Opinion

7 Takeaways From the Feds' Cannabis Rescheduling Recommendation

Attorney Jonathan Havens outlines what stood out for him most after reviewing the 252-page document released by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

January 24, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

Colorado Attorney General Leads Multistate Effort to Support Cannabis Rescheduling

Attorney General Phil Weiser spearheaded a letter signed by 11 other state attorneys general to encourage the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

January 16, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

Cannabis Rescheduling Document Details Rationale For Schedule III Recommendation

After multiple FOIA requests and a lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released more than 250 pages explaining the reasoning for recommending that cannabis be reclassified as a Schedule III drug.

January 12, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

DOJ Official Says HHS Will Release Unredacted Cannabis Rescheduling Recommendation Letter

Attorney Matthew Zorn announced that, in response to his FOIA lawsuit, an official confirmed the Department of Health & Human Services would release “the letter and its enclosures in their entirety.”

January 11, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

US Congressman Urges DEA to Expedite Rescheduling Cannabis

Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee wrote a letter to Administrator Anne Milgram pushing to initiate the rulemaking process “quickly.”

January 5, 2024