On December 17, 2020, the Arizona Department of Health Services ("Department") held an open meeting to take comments on the proposed state cannabis regulations.

Welcome to the 10th annual "State of the State" post on Oregon cannabis. A great many things have changed over the years, and I'm planning to write another lookback post soon.

Imagine finding out that a part of your backyard—where your family has picnicked for years—might not actually belong to you.

Imagine moving into your new property, only to discover that what you thought was your driveway is actually your neighbor's driveway.

Companies importing products into the United States from China may be unfamiliar with terms such as "non-market economy (NME)," "respondent," and "surrogate values."

Tariffs are a powerful tool for reshaping international trade and protecting domestic industries. However, their effects invariably ripple across entire supply...

There are times when you absolutely need a local specialist. A real estate lawyer who knows Oregon title issues, a New York tax lawyer, a California employment litigator. Some legal work is local, and it is a mistake to pretend otherwise.

I just learned that Alvin Y.H. Cheung has died, at the far too young age of 38. Who was Alvin Cheung, and why, after nearly 20 years of this blog, is he the first person to receive a memorial here?

I've spilled a fair bit of ink on Ballot Measure 119 going back to last summer. Because no good deed goes unpunished, I continue to receive a stream of inquiries regarding associated compliance, e.g.

On April 23, 2026, the DEA rescheduled certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III, creating new compliance obligations for California cannabis operators. This shift primarily affects state-licensed medical cannabis programs and introduces critical decisions around DEA registration, license restructuring, and IRC Section 280E tax implications that operators must navigate strategically.

With the United States classifying most psychedelics as Schedule I substances, many facilitators are exploring opportunities abroad to conduct spiritual plant ceremonies.

On December 13, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of erythritol from China. Erythritol is a natural sugar alternative.

Cannabis rescheduling has fundamentally altered the regulatory landscape for California operators, creating hidden risks in contracts drafted before April 2026. Supply agreements, licensing deals, and investment documents built around Schedule I assumptions may now contain critical gaps regarding DEA registration requirements, medical versus adult-use distinctions, and tax treatment under I.R.C. 280E.

The 2025 Oregon legislative session adjourned on June 27, 2025. Six bills passed with respect to cannabis. Of these, I covered SB 162 and SB 558 last month in Oregon Cannabis Roundup: June 2025...

The ancillary companies that provide goods and services to the cannabis industry are legion.

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...

This is part 2 of a series of blog posts on the likely implications of a Biden Presidency on U.S. immigration policy.

On April 3rd, President Trump implemented a new round of sweeping tariffs, sending ripples throughout the U.S. economy. Among the hardest-hit sectors are restaurants and hotels...

Ultimately, your decision (including whether to invest in the venture) should align with your professional values and long-term career goals. If you decide to proceed, consider establishing

We've written previously about the basics of cannabis patents, which are a substantial area of growth within the cannabis industry,