A man in a gray suit stands beside text promoting a MJBizCon panel on global cannabis outlook, featuring Jason Adelstone as a panelist, scheduled for December 3rd at 2:50pm.

Closing Reflections on MJBizCon 2025

Even with slightly lighter attendance at MjBizCon this year, the quality of conversations and the overall engagement felt stronger than ever. The insights, candor, and determination that filled the hallways and side events were a powerful reminder of why this industry keeps pushing forward despite constant headwinds. The event team delivered a well-run, thoughtful conference

MARIJUANA RESCHEDULING

Is Marijuana Rescheduling Finally Happening? What to Know, Now.

Yesterday afternoon, the Washington Post and other sources reported that President Trump is expected to issue an executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana, to Schedule III. That’s some sexy reportage, although WaPo’s sources cautioned that “Trump could still change his mind” and “[a] White House official said no final decisions have been made

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Will the Feds Enforce the Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products, and Seed Sales?

Last month, I gave my big-picture thoughts on the intoxicating hemp products ban under P.L. 119-37, concluding that enforcement was an open question. That question has started to pick up steam, particularly following a Congressional Research Service report published on December 3rd. The CRS report provides: …it remains unclear if and how federal law enforcement

A man in a gray suit stands beside text promoting a MJBizCon panel on global cannabis outlook, featuring Jason Adelstone as a panelist, scheduled for December 3rd at 2:50pm.

Jason Adelstone Presents at MJBizCon This Wednesday

We’re excited to announce that Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will speak at MJBizCon in Las Vegas this Wednesday, December 3, joining the industry’s largest global gathering of cannabis entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and policymakers. Jason is widely regarded for his expertise in the complex interplay between international drug treaties and domestic cannabis legalization. At MJBizCon,

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Federal Cannabis Policy is More Confusing Than Ever

Federal cannabis policy has always been a mess. When I say “always”, I’m looking back 90 years or so, beginning with the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, then skipping ahead to the Controlled Substances Act, the Rohrbacher-Farr Amendment, the 2014 Farm Bill, and the 2018 Farm Bill—not to mention the various awkward and occasionally incoherent

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Hemp Companies Have One Year to Get Marijuana Genetics Into or Out of the US. . . But a Loophole May Still Exist

The hemp industry faces its biggest shake-up since 2018 Effective November 13, 2025, Congress fundamentally rewrote the laws governing hemp in America. Buried within the government funding bill (starting at pg. 64) is language that will reshape the entire hemp industry, including a critical shift in how marijuana seeds are treated under federal law. See

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Notes on the Federal Prohibition of Intoxicating Hemp

The U.S. government reopened on Wednesday and promptly “closed the loophole” on intoxicating hemp products. I use those tacky quotes because I don’t believe there ever was a loophole. But now we can stop having those debates, I suppose, because Congress has sealed the deal. The ban on intoxicating hemp items comes via a continuing

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Thailand’s Cannabis Leadership: The Path from Innovation to Sustainable Reform

Last week at the International Asian Hemp Expo in Thailand, I witnessed the remarkable energy and potential of a country that has boldly positioned itself at the forefront of cannabis reform in Asia. The conversations I had with operators, policymakers, and international stakeholders revealed extraordinary innovation and entrepreneurship, while also highlighting opportunities to strengthen Thailand’s

A black flag with the words "FOR SALE" in white, attached to a pole, is displayed on a bright green background—ideal for promoting your Minnesota cannabis license opportunity.

Buying and Selling Minnesota Cannabis Licenses

Minnesota is the latest state to develop a secondary market for cannabis license sales. I’d call the Minnesota market “robust”, except that the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) hasn’t issued all that many licenses in the first place. Still, one source recently estimated “at least 80” licenses recently posted for sale. It’s a real thing.

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