Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 14, 2025

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. We have been tracking this case for the past couple of years — see our prior posts here and here. This decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals is the first to apply the Dormant Commerce Clause to adult use cannabis — and, in combination with an earlier decision involving Maine’s medical cannab

Dispensary

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 14, 2025

When it comes to buying cannabis, most people start with the basics – sativa or indica, THC percentage, maybe even a well-known strain name. But there’s a far more effective and personalized way to shop for cannabis, and it starts with understanding terpenes. Terpenes are the aromatic compounds found in cannabis (and many other plants) that contribute not just to scent and flavor, but to how a product feels when you consume it.

Terpenes

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2025

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, at times, is working with cannabis businesses that have misaligned public records and reporting. There are three pillars of public reporting, or disclosures, that a cannabis business should strive to maintain with the utmost consistency: 1) ownership records filed with the secretary of state; 2) ownership records filed with state and local cannabi

Business

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2025

Image source Navigating California’s medical cannabis laws might feel overwhelming. After all, you’ll need to understand things like: Eligibility rules. Proper documentation. Patient privacy. So, here’s a handy guide to help healthcare providers stay compliant while certifying patients for medical cannabis in California. Firstly: What Is Medical Marijuana?

Patients

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

Cannabis

Americans for Safe Access

JULY 28, 2025

For Immediate Release: CONTACT: Steph Sherer , steph@safeaccessnow.org Americans for Safe Access Weighs in on California’s Hemp Regulations: Calls on CDPH to Provide Access to Critical CBD Therapies SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will hold a public hearing to consider Regulation Package DPH-24-005: Serving Size and Age – Industrial Hemp , a proposal that would make permanent Governor Newsom’s emergency hemp regulations set to expire in Septem

Therapy

PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 5, 2025

Texas Medical Marijuana Prescription As of June 21, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 46 (HB 46) into law, making Texas the 40th state to officially recognize medical cannabis under an expanded regime. With the passage of House Bill 46, taking effect September 1, 2025, patients will benefit from expanded qualifying conditions, updated dosage rules, and more accessible product forms. […] The post Texas Medical Marijuana Prescription in 2025: Complete Guide appeared first on Prest

Marijuana

Canna Law Blog

JULY 28, 2025

With so much discussion around the potential rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), we must have an honest conversation about what such a move will—and more importantly, won’t—accomplish. Let me be clear: marijuana absolutely needs to be removed from Schedule I. In fact, it should not be scheduled at all—like tobacco and alcohol.

DEA

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2025

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will be conducting a public consultation to gather information from stakeholders on their knowledge, experiences and observations of the use of unapproved medicinal cannabis products in Australia.

Safety

Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 7, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced that applications for Round 3 of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program will open August 11th. According to the press release, this round of funding includes $40 million, which will be available through Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) fully financed by the State.

Programs

NORML

AUGUST 7, 2025

"Delaware's first weekend of adult-use cannabis sales has shown that our state is ready -- and eager -- for a well-regulated, responsible market," Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer said. The post Delaware: Cannabis Sales Total Nearly $1 Million in Weekend Rollout appeared first on NORML.

Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 5, 2025

Texas is opening the door to broader access to medical cannabis with the passage of House Bill 46, which takes effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation significantly expands the list of qualifying medical conditions that allow patients to qualify for medical marijuana under the state’s Compassionate Use Program (CUP) — and it gives the Department of State Health Services […] The post Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Texas (2025 Update) appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

Conditions

Canna Care Docs

JULY 25, 2025

How Medical Cannabis Can Support Cancer and Eating Disorder Patients Imagine finding relief on the challenging journey through cancer or an eating disorder. This is the hope medical cannabis is starting to provide for many people. Consider those days when nausea, pain, or loss of appetite makes everything feel twice as difficult. Now, medical cannabis can step in as a compassionate companion during those times, offering the chance to make daily life just a bit easier.

Patients

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2025

MAPA ordinance imposes strict rules for importing Cannabis sativa seeds, including mandatory inspection. The federal government has defined a new protocol for the entry of seed Cannabis sativa in Brazil. A Ordinance SDA/MAPA no. 1.

Media

The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2025

Cannabis is making history at the 2025 California State Fair — and The Cannigma is right in the middle of it. For the first time ever, the California State Fair has introduced a massive 50,000-square-foot Cannabis Exhibit , a groundbreaking installation that brings cannabis into the mainstream alongside wine, cheese, and other iconic California agricultural products.

Education

CannaMD

JULY 29, 2025

A Cannabis Renaissance The flower children who smoked doobies at Woodstock are now well into their golden years. Some never gave up on marijuana while others came back up as societal attitudes evolved and legalities changed.

Safety

Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 13, 2025

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 are opening new pathways for legal cannabis commerce.

Policy

Medicinal Genomics

AUGUST 4, 2025

A new preprint study found the genes that determine cannabis plant sex do not reside on the Y-chromosome. That news led some laymen–this author included–to wonder, “does that mean the presence of a Y chromosome is not an accurate predictor of cannabis plant sex?” The short answer is no. The presence of a Y chromosome is still a very accurate predictor of cannabis plant sex.

Research and Development

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2025

FYI Message from CRCC Board Chair: Dasheeda Dawson Dear CRCC Community, We are seeing new momentum—and new challenges—in our collective pursuit of cannabis justice. From equity conversations gaining traction on the national stage to the continued resilience of Black and Brown entrepreneurs in our industry, it’s clear our work remains as critical as ever.

Collective

NORML

JULY 27, 2025

For decades, patients living with disabilities and chronic illnesses have stood at the forefront of cannabis advocacy, transforming their battles for health into a public crusade for compassion. The post Honoring Cannabis Trailblazers in the Disability Community: A Disability Pride Month Reflection appeared first on NORML.

Advocacy

The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2025

What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Taking Over Flower, Edibles, and Beverages Overview of THCa THCa (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the acidic precursor to THC, the cannabinoid best known for making you feel high. But unlike THC, THCa doesn’t cause intoxication in its raw form. That distinction, combined with a growing list of potential wellness benefits and a convenient legal loophole in U.S. hemp laws, has sparked massive consumer interest in THCa flower, edibles, tinctures, and drinks.

Cannabinoids

Leafly

JULY 31, 2025

Learn more about Happy Eddie, a multi-state, Black-owned cannabis lifestyle brand bringing authentic representation to cannabis. The post Happy Eddie: From reality TV to real-life cannabis reform appeared first on Leafly.

Cannabis

Illinois News Joint

JULY 28, 2025

The Flower Expo Illinois has expanded to a 2-day event, Sept. 23-24, and has changed location to accommodate larger crowds. Flower Expo Illinois is set to run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day at The Geraghty , located at 2520 S. Hoyne Ave. in Chicago. With a diverse mix of national and regional brands, Flower Expo Illinois has a strong focus on deal-making, relationship-building, and product exploration.

Events

NORML

JULY 30, 2025

Since its inception, the criminalization of the marijuana plant and the stigmatization of those who consume it has been predicated almost entirely upon the promotion of gross exaggerations, racial stereotypes, and outright lies. The post This Saturday Marks 88 Years of Federal Marijuana Prohibition — It’s Time To End It appeared first on NORML.

Marijuana

The Cannigma

AUGUST 1, 2025

As medical cannabis becomes more widely accepted and accessible, one question still lingers: Why are so many people turning to this plant as medicine? Beyond the clichés and outdated stereotypes, the real answer lies in the science—and the stories—of healing. Cannabis is not a universal cure, but for millions, it provides relief when conventional treatments fail.

Medicine

Veriheal

JULY 29, 2025

In a perfect world, managing your health with medical cannabis would be as simple as getting certified for a card and going to the dispensary. Unfortunately, the reality isn’t that simple. Patients often find themselves having difficult conversations with employers and law enforcement, trudging through systemic difficulty, and getting denied from social services and other public programs, simply for using a medicine that works for their symptoms.

Patients

PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 5, 2025

The Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT) is the secure state database used by registered physicians and licensed dispensaries under Texas’ Compassionate Use Program (CUP) to prescribe and dispense low-THC cannabis (≤1% THC by weight). Here’s what every medical cannabis patient should know: What Is CURT and Why It Exists CURT is managed by the Texas Department of Public […] The post Texas CURT Registry Explained for MMJ Patients appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

Patients

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2025

Chris Van Dyck tPartner at Cogent Law Group / Cannabis Banking & Compliance Expert / Former Financial Regulator and Chief Risk OfficerPartner at Cogent Law Group Cannabis Banking: Two Perspectives, One Goal Banking cannabis businesses is still one of the most complex and critical issues facing both financial institutions and CRBs.

Banking

NORML

JULY 30, 2025

Saturday, August 2nd, marks the 88th anniversary of the signing of the Marihuana Tax Act, the first federal marijuana prohibition law. The post After Nearly Nine Decades of Lies, Enough Is Enough! appeared first on NORML.

Law

Medical Marijuana Pages

AUGUST 1, 2025

Cannabis is an industry that can greatly benefit from automated systems. Learn how to streamline production for smoother cultivation and improved quality.

Cultivation

The Cannigma

JULY 26, 2025

The world of cannabis-based medicine is evolving rapidly—but for many clinicians and patients, the challenge remains: how do you safely and effectively use cannabis to treat chronic pain? Prescribing cannabis is not like prescribing traditional pharmaceutical drugs. Unlike medications that follow fixed dosing regimens based on weight or body surface area, cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex regulatory network that varies significantly across individuals.

Chronic Pain