2025 Federal Hemp Law Update: What the New Definition Means for Your Business
I’ve been talking about this day since 2019, back when I did my first “hemp is legalized” bit and walked through the THCA loophole that
From Conditional Approval to Final OCM Plan of Record Submission – Your Legal Roadmap to Minnesota Cannabis License
Minnesota’s move to legalize adult-use cannabis presents immense opportunities, but navigating the path to an operational license is a complex legal undertaking. If your cannabis
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary: The Essential 2025 Playbook
By Thomas E. Howard, Cannabis Industry Lawyer & Host of Cannabis Legalization News dishing on How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary. TL;DR — Licenses are
Federal Cannabis Legalization in 2025: Why Schedule III Rescheduling Won’t Save the Industry (Yet)
Federal Cannabis Legalization turns 50 this year—if you start counting from 1975, when decriminalization first splashed across a handful of progressive states before stalling for
Missouri Cannabis Rule Amendments in 2025
Missouri Cannabis Rule Amendments in 2025. Missouri rewrote microbusiness regulations in early 2025 to close ownership loopholes that plagued prior rounds. Amendment highlights: stricter designated‑contact rules,
Truckers Lose Jobs for THC Test: Clash of Federal and State Cannabis Laws in 2025
Federal Regulations and the Zero-Tolerance Policy As cannabis legalization spreads across the United States, a paradox emerges for commercial truck drivers. Despite state-level approvals, many
How Elected Officials Undermine Voter-Approved Cannabis Laws
Legalizing cannabis in the United States has never been a straightforward journey. Even when voters overwhelmingly support medical or recreational marijuana initiatives, some elected officials
Rhode Island’s New Cannabis Rules
Key Dates, Application Process, and Social Equity Highlights Rhode Island’s cannabis industry is set to expand significantly with the upcoming introduction of new cannabis regulations.
How Cannabis Businesses Can Use IRC 471(c) to Navigate Around IRC 280E
The Challenge of IRC 280E for Cannabis Businesses For cannabis business operators, IRC 280E is a tax code that can feel like an insurmountable barrier.