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Senate Bill 23-271, which went into effect in early 2024, aims to enhance Colorado's marijuana industry. A key provision allows licensed marijuana cultivators...

Entrepreneurs carry heavy burdens, often for years without much respite. Running a business involves navigating a complex web of legal considerations that can impact every aspect of your operations.

Oregon's rule limiting the non-resident ownership of licensed psilocybin businesses sunsets on December 31, 2024.

A seasoned cannabis policy advisor reflects on the profound influence of Martin Jelsma, one of the world's leading experts on international drug control treaties, as Jelsma prepares to retire from his role at the Transnational Institute. The piece explores how mentorship and rigorous scholarship have shaped modern drug policy reform and the next generation of advocates working to build evidence-based cannabis policies grounded in health, human welfare, and respect for local traditions.

Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. By this I mean it is generally designed to get you lit.

Cannabis intellectual property (IP) licensing deals can be complicated, presenting unique issues. Many companies expect the biggest hurdle to be state cannabis law compliance.

With smartphones in everyone's pockets, secretly recording conversations has become almost second nature for some.

In the last year or two, we have seen a growing number of marijuana businesses take the position that IRC 280E no longer applies to them. Some of these businesses have taken that position in consultation with lawyers...

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...

China's National People's Congress issued a draft of the Film Industry Promotion Law for public comment on November 6, 2015.

In going through old emails, I found one I wrote to an Australian client seeking Chinese government approval to sell its product in China.

On February 13, 2025, in another setback for common sense drug policy, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute...

A federal appellate court has ruled that a New York cannabis licensing rule favoring in-state residents is unconstitutional, because it discriminates against applicants residing out-of-state.

I have helped people buy, sell and invest in hundreds of cannabis businesses. I've represented many hundreds more. One thing that makes my job harder...

Last week, President Trump told reporters that his administration was considering rescheduling marijuana, and would make a determination over "the next few weeks."

I recently had a discussion with several of my law firm's international lawyers about how so many of our clients are expanding their manufacturing operations or product sourcing beyond China.

Large parts of China's manufacturing industry are facing significant disruption.

Yesterday late afternoon, Oregon cannabis wholesaler Jefferson Packing House (JPH) filed another dormant commerce clause (DCC) challenge to protectionist state cannabis laws. You can view the complaint here.

What does it take to succeed in a $17 trillion economy burdened by geopolitical volatility, rising regulatory barriers, and systemic IP risks? For U.S. companies operating in China...