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Oregon’s New Cannabis Laws: 2026 Edition

Sine die came for Oregon’s 2026 legislative session last Friday, March 6th. I previewed the roster of cannabis bills in play back on February 12th. Two of them passed; two of them failed. Below is a recap of the action, with links to each bill in the headers. HB 4139 (FAILED) This was the session’s

A diamond-patterned cannabis leaf, symbolizing Oregon cannabis, sits above the state seal and "15 YEARS" in yellow on a blue background with "STATE OF OREGON" text.
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15 Years Lawyering in Oregon Cannabis, and Beyond

Last month, we hosted a webinar on federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. While things are not where we’d like them to be, it’s amazing to consider everything that has happened over the years. From a lawyering perspective, it’s almost unbelievable. I have worked as a business lawyer in the cannabis industry for over

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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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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