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One Signature Could Remove Marijuana From Schedule I Tomorrow

Canna Law Blog

This isn’t legal speculation; it’s written into the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) itself. Yes, the DEA would need to do some light follow-up rulemaking—but that’s been done before , and the Office of Legal Counsel has already signed off on it. That’s an immediate tax win for state-legal businesses. It sounds cynical.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Legal Status & Industry Overview 1. Is cannabis legal for business purposes in Australia? Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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Buyer Beware: Five Key Due Diligence Items When Buying a Cannabis Business

Canna Law Blog

State and local law and compliance This is the number one priority. Laws and compliance obligations for cannabis businesses can vary widely by state, county, and city. Failing to verify these items could leave you owning a cannabis business that cant legally operate.

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Why Cannabis LLCs Need Operating Agreements

Canna Law Blog

Cannabis LLC operating agreements don’t have to break the bank Cannabis entrepreneurs often worry about legal costs, especially in the early stages. That said, trying to draft an agreement without legal counsel is risky. Regulators may require licensees to provide operating agreements as part of compliance.

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2025 Legislative Session- Relating to Cannabis

Connor & Connor PLLC

A multitude of modifications have occurred, some regarding the Cannabis Compliance Board’s oversight, as well as the establishment of many definitions which could impact cannabis companies’ operations. To ensure your cannabis establishment stays in compliance, it is of the upmost importance to stay on top of all legislative changes.

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Licensing Cannabis Trademarks: What You Need to Know

Canna Law Blog

For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out our webinar, Trademarking Cannabis: Cutting Through the Legal Haze ). That can trigger licensing obligations, background checks, or other compliance requirements. But its not plug-and-play.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

Canna Law Blog

Legal limbo hurts everyone Cannabis currently exists in a regulatory vacuum that serves no one well (prohibitionists and proponents alike). Thousands of dispensaries operate without clear legal guidelines, creating compliance nightmares for investors and confusion for consumers.