Takeaways On Tuesday, August 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit became the second federal appellate court to invalidate a state cannabis licensure program that discriminates against out-of-state residents. This week’s decision in Variscite NY Four v. New York State Cannabis Board comes almost three years to the day after the First... Continue Reading|
Flat-fee training prepares your team for inspections, reduces risk, and helps avoid penalties Recent reporting showed that in 2024, the Michigan Cannabis| Cannabis Law Blog
Takeaways The Texas Senate is advancing Senate Bill 5 (SB 5), which would impose one of the strictest bans on hemp-derived THC products in the nation,| Cannabis Law Blog
Key Takeaways: As every reader of this blog should know, on June 21, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, a measure that would have effectively banned consumable hemp products containing THC and imposed infeasible costs and regulations on other hemp products. In his veto message, Abbott pointed to a then-active federal court... Continue Reading|
Takeaways CRA’s new disciplinary guidelines reduce fines for about two-thirds of violations, with many cut by 50%. The changes come in response to| Cannabis Law Blog
Takeaways In an ironic turn of events this week, the application of federal law benefited state-licensed cannabis businesses in Oregon—and potentially nationwide. Those involved with the cannabis industry often view federal law as an impediment to cannabis businesses, given the ongoing federal illegality of cannabis and the extremely burdensome federal tax obligations created by Section... Continue Reading|
With the start of a new year and a January 7 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit addressing the interplay between federal and state hemp regulation, it seemed timely to provide an update on the status of hemp-derived cannabinoids in Michigan. This is the first of two posts on this... Continue Reading|
Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) is discontinuing its scheduled semi-annual inspections of all licensed marijuana businesses, opting instead for unannounced visits by regulation officers. According to the CRA, this shift is intended to provide more scheduling flexibility and improve efficiency. It is also expected to enhance employees’ knowledge of rules and regulations. The new approach... Continue Reading|
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced this week it will hold a hearing regarding the attorney general’s proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana. The hearing is scheduled for the morning of December 2 at the DEA’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, effectively delaying any further action on federal cannabis policy until after the upcoming election. The... Continue Reading|
Takeaways The proposed 32% wholesale tax on cannabis products could significantly raise prices for consumers, making it more challenging for an already| Cannabis Law Blog