February 2026
Amber Lengacher. Kight Law : New Jersey Neuters Its Hemp Industry With New Law
For all of you watching the situation in New Jersey, we’ve covered an important update below: the signage of S4509 on January ...
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Hogan Lovells: What Trump’s Executive Order means for cannabis research
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (the “EO”) directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to complete the rulemaking ...
Bradley: The Kids Aren’t Alright: Kids Online Safety Act and Marijuana-Related Speech
What’s old is new again. The beginning of the year has brought us a sense of renewal, and taking a ...
Fieldfisher: An introduction to the regulatory landscape of THC-containing cannabis in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is often seen as a global pioneer in cannabis policy, yet its legal framework for THC-containing cannabis is ...
Zuber Lawler: Schedule III Cannabis: FDA’s New Frontier
Federal cannabis rescheduling has been widely discussed as a tax, banking, and criminal-law inflection point. Far less attention has been ...
Seyfarth: Marijuana Rescheduling: Should Employers Update Their Drug Testing Policies and Practices?
Seyfarth Synopsis: President Trump’s December 2025 Executive Order signals a possible shift in federal marijuana policy, but many employers still ...
McDermott Will & Schulte: Jim Ickes Examines Growing Federal Conflict Over State Cannabis Markets (23 January 2026)
Despite the rapid expansion of state-legal cannabis markets, the constitutional limits on how states may regulate those markets remain unsettled ...
McDermott Will & Schulte: Rolling forward: Cannabis reform takes a new turn (22 January 2026)
Federal cannabis policy is entering a new phase. The Trump administration’s executive order to reclassify marijuana under the Controlled Substances ...
Buchanan: Legalization and Regulatory Framework for Adult-Use Marijuana
On the heels of the election of Governor Abigail Spanberger, who has publicly supported the legalization and sale of adult-use ...
Harris Sliwoski: MLK Day 2026: Cannabis and Civil Rights
I have written an MLK Day post on this blog for nine consecutive years. The theme of all these posts ...
Offit Kurman: Cannabis in the Workplace: From Stigma to Acceptance
The recent federal policy shift, marked by Executive Order 14370: Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research, reflects not only a ...
Foley Hoag: New Jersey Legislative Changes Implement Growth and Opportunity for Cannabis Marketplace
As 2025 ended and 2026 commenced with a flurry of legislative activity in New Jersey touching on cannabis businesses. These ...
Ropes & Gray: Blowing Smoke? White House Orders Completion of Marijuana Rescheduling, but Significant Hurdles Remain
On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that may breathe new life into efforts to move ...
Foley Hoag: CMS LEAD Model Cracks Door Open to Cannabis Conversation
On the heels of an executive order1 that is intended to reschedule medical marijuana and increase federal cannabidiol research, the Centers ...
Shipman: What Does Cannabis Rescheduling Mean for Your Taxes and When Will the Relief Arrive?
On December 18, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order, “Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research” directing the U.S. Attorney ...
Bradley: What You Should Know if You’re an Alabama Physician Considering Getting Certified Under Alabama’s Medical Cannabis Program
Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines and perhaps you’re intrigued. Alabama physicians appear to be on the precipice of certifying patients ...
Foley Hoag: New Year’s Resolution for VA Governor-Elect: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in 2026
Virginia will ring in the New Year with renewed momentum toward adult-use cannabis sales. After years of roadblocks following the ...