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Five Bills Every California Cannabis Operator Needs to Track in 2026

Five bills moving through the California legislature right now could reshape how DCC investigates violations, what gets tested and disclosed at retail, and what cannabis packaging can even look like. This post breaks down AB 1826, AB 1965, AB 2249, AB 2532, and AB 2537 in plain terms, explains how they interlock, and offers a practical compliance checklist for operators who want to get ahead of these changes before final enactment.

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California Cannabis Contracts After Rescheduling: Why Your Contracts Need a Second Look

Rescheduling has reshaped the legal landscape for California Cannabis businesses, but many existing contracts haven't caught up. This post breaks down where supply, licensing, and investment agreements now fall short—covering gaps in DEA registration language, license conversion triggers, and 280E-related representations—and offers a practical framework for reviewing and updating agreements before those gaps become disputes.

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What California Operators Must Do After Rescheduling: DEA Registration, License Restructuring, and 280E

Federal rescheduling has finally arrived, but it didn’t magically solve everything for California cannabis businesses. Instead, it created a new set of decisions: whether to pursue DEA registration as a medical operator, how and when to restructure DCC licenses, and what 280E relief actually looks like for mixed medical/adult use companies. This article walks through the concrete steps California operators should take now — including what to do if you missed the initial DEA registration window.

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Harris Sliwoski Welcomes Jared Schwass

Harris Sliwoski is pleased to announce that Jared Schwass has joined the firm as an attorney in our California office. Jared advises entrepreneurs, investors, startups, and established companies operating in highly regulated industries, with a particular focus on the cannabis sector. His practice includes corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, licensing, land use, and

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Dormant Commerce Clause Meets Cannabis: Residency Requirements, Federal Illegality, and What Comes Next

Cannabis law continues to live in constitutional limbo. States like Washington and California have built robust, tightly regulated cannabis markets, while federal law still treats marijuana as contraband. That tension has now collided head‑on with one of the Constitution’s most powerful doctrines: the Dormant Commerce Clause. Just recently, in January 2026, the Ninth Circuit weighed

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California Appeals Court Rejects Marijuana Grow Permit, Citing Federal Illegality

In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between state and federal cannabis laws, a California appellate court ruled on October 29th that property owners can refuse to allow the transportation of cannabis across their land via easements, even when the cannabis operation is approved by local authorities. The Second District Court of Appeal’s unanimous

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A Guide to Leasing to California Cannabis Tenants

Leasing commercial property to a cannabis business in California presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for landlords. Understanding the potential risks and rewards is essential to making informed decisions. This guide examines various questions our cannabis landlord clients frequently ask my law firm's attorneys regarding leasing California properties to cannabis businesses.

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Breaking New Ground: Cannabis at the 2024 California State Fair

Move aside deep-fried Oreos—this year’s California State Fair is making history with the introduction of cannabis! For the first time in its 170-year history, California is inviting fair-goers to purchase and enjoy cannabis products directly on site. The decision celebrates the state’s vibrant agricultural and cannabis heritage, and showcases winners of the 2024 California State

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