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Legislation and Regulation

The Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Marijuana Legalization Might End Under Bill Barr

Trump’s attorney general nominee, William Barr, confirmed that he won’t continue the crackdown on legal cannabis if he is confirmed by the Senate.

January 28, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

AP: Attorney General Nominee William Barr Says He Will 'Not Go After' Marijuana Companies

Barr made the comments during his Senate confirmation hearing.

January 15, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

2018 in Cannabis Reform: How Much Did Things Change This Year?

A look back at cannabis legislation and policy-making in 2018, and what this year’s progress means for the future.

December 18, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Business Times’ Top 10 Articles of 2018

A compilation of our most popular articles from the past year.

December 18, 2018

Industry Headlines

Trump to Nominate William Barr for U.S. Attorney General

The former attorney general may return to his post, pending U.S. Senate approval. What does that mean for cannabis?

December 7, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns, Voters Approve Adult-Use and MMJ Initiatives in Midterm Election: Week in Review

Sessions’ chief of staff, Matthew Whitaker, will serve as acting attorney general.

November 9, 2018

Interviews & Opinion

How Might Trump’s Possible Candidates for Attorney General Affect Cannabis Reform?

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi have been floated as possible candidates.

November 8, 2018

Top Stories

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resigns

This is a developing story. Matthew G. Whitaker, Sessions' chief of staff, will serve as acting attorney general.

November 7, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

DEA Chief Retires and Canada Legalizes Marijuana: Week In Review

We’ve rounded up our top 10 articles to keep you up-to-date on the latest industry news.

June 22, 2018

Industry Headlines

DEA Chief Announces Retirement

The cannabis industry reacts to Robert Patterson’s retirement and hopes for a pro-cannabis replacement who will move federal marijuana policy reform forward.

June 21, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Jeff Sessions Floats Federal Law that Would Protect States that Decriminalize Marijuana

The Attorney General said President Trump hasn't talked to him about legislation to decriminalize federal cannabis laws, but that he believed the president would support the legislation.

June 18, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Senate Committee Passes Medical Marijuana Protections, Marijuana Justice Act Picks Up Support, Attorney General Jeff Sessions Stays Committed to Federal Cannabis Laws: Week In Review

We’ve rounded up our top 10 articles to keep you up-to-date on the latest industry news.

June 15, 2018