Earlier this month, the Bailiwick of Jersey appeared poised to take a measured, evidence-based step toward re-examining its approach to non-medical cannabis. Three reform proposals put forward by Tom Binet, Minister for Health and Social Services, were expected to be debated by the States Assembly of Jersey on February 3, 2026. That debate has now
What long resembled a Never Ending Story has finally reached a turning point. Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The signing and remarks can be viewed here. The order includes the following directives (as first reported
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
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
This Wednesday, November 5, Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will present at AIHEF 2025 on the future of Thailand’s cannabis industry. Jason will discuss how a well-regulated Thai cannabis sector could become a leading medical supplier and a major catalyst for reform across Asia. At the same time, Thailand’s current approach of rescheduling cannabis without
On October 8th, voters of Caye Caulker will make history as they head to the polls for Belize’s first-ever community cannabis referendum. This grassroots initiative, spearheaded by the “Legalize It Caye Caulker” campaign led by village councilor Ilya Rosado, asks voters whether the Government of Belize should establish a regulated, taxable cannabis industry on the
Thailand’s political landscape shifted decisively on September 5, 2025, when Anutin Charnvirakul secured appointment as Prime Minister with support from 311 of 492 House Representatives. Under an agreement with the People’s Party, Anutin will serve a four-month term before calling new elections—a brief window that could prove pivotal for the nation’s cannabis industry. For cannabis
If you missed our live session last week, the replay of Cannabis Without Borders: Global Policy & Market Trends is now available! Watch the recording here: Harris Sliwoski LLP Webinars – Cannabis Without Borders In this discussion, Harris Sliwoski attorneys Jason Adelstone and Vince Sliwoski delved into the rapidly changing world of international cannabis policy.
Register here The widening cannabis policy gap Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather than our Canadian or German allies—the world is embracing cannabis reform at an unprecedented pace. As American entrepreneurs wrestle with complex state-federal conflicts, 280E tax burdens, and banking restrictions, international markets
Register here The widening cannabis policy gap Despite the United States’ draconian federal policies towards marijuana—which more closely resemble prohibitionist countries like Russia, rather than our Canadian or German allies—the world is embracing cannabis reform at an unprecedented pace. As American entrepreneurs wrestle with complex state-federal conflicts, 280E tax burdens, and banking restrictions, international markets
