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The widening cannabis policy gap
Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather...
Trump’s Cannabis Plays, Explained
Last week, President Trump told reporters that his administration was considering rescheduling marijuana, and would make a determination over “the next few...
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Preferences for In-State Cannabis Applicants
A federal appellate court has ruled that a New York cannabis licensing rule favoring in-state residents is unconstitutional, because it discriminates against...
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The widening cannabis policy gap
Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather...
New Mexico Emergency Hemp Rules: The Regulatory Gap and Market Impact
Effective August 1, 2025, the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) issued emergency amendments to New Mexico’s Hemp extraction, production, transportation, warehousing, and...
Your Cannabis Business: Consistent Filings are Critical
I have helped people buy, sell and invest in hundreds of cannabis businesses. I’ve represented many hundreds more. One thing that makes...
Matt Goldberg: Super Lawyer
A big congratulations to our own Matt Goldberg, who was recognized by Super Lawyers for the fourth consecutive year. Super Lawyers is...
Marijuana to Schedule III is Necessary, But Let’s Be Honest About...
With so much discussion around the potential rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), we must have...
OLCC Litigation Updates: Unionization, Tax Compliance Rules
As far as I know, the OLCC is a party to two, separate litigations surrounding its administrative rules. The first lawsuit relates...
Use a Lawyer for Drafting Cannabis Deal Term Sheets
A lot of people want to save a buck during contract negotiations. These folks usually do not not use a lawyer for...