Trump's Cannabis Policy: Mixed Messages and Political Reality
The cannabis world just got more complicated. President Trump's latest budget proposal has surprised marijuana advocates, showing a big gap between what he said during his campaign and what he's actually doing as president.
Federal Court Rejects Cannabis Industry Challenge to Marijuana Prohibition
Cannabis companies suffered a major legal defeat this week when a 1st Circuit federal appeals court (Maine is in the 1st Circuit) upheld marijuana prohibition despite widespread state legalization. The ruling maintains the current conflict between state and federal cannabis laws.
When Federal and State Cannabis Laws Collide: Border Patrol Arrests in Maine
You might think Border Patrol only operates at actual border crossings with Canada, but their reach extends much further. By law, Border Patrol has authority within 100 miles of any international border or coastline. This 100-mile zone covers the entire state of Maine. With 611 miles of Canadian border and 228 miles of Atlantic coastline, there's nowhere in Maine that's outside Border Patrol's jurisdiction. This means federal agents can — and do — enforce federal cannabis laws anywhere in the state, regardless of what Maine state law allows.
The Truth About Federal Cannabis Legalization: 8 Myths Busted
As a cannabis lawyer, I often hear business owners talk about what they think will happen when federal legalization comes. Many base key business choices on these beliefs. But are these ideas correct? Let's look at the top myths about federal legalization and what you should really expect.
The Federal-State Cannabis Divide: Where Things Stand in 2025
The relationship between federal and state cannabis laws has always been a mess, and 2025 is bringing its own twists to the story.
Warning for Cannabis Businesses: Your Contracts May Not Be Enforceable
Despite many states legalizing cannabis and growing public acceptance, cannabis remains illegal at the federal level as a Schedule I controlled substance. This legal contradiction creates serious problems for cannabis businesses, especially when it comes to enforcing contracts.
Bipartisan STATES 2.0 Act Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Federal and State Cannabis Laws
Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH), Max Miller (R-OH), and Dina Titus (D-NV) have reintroduced the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) 2.0 Act, marking a significant bipartisan effort to address the increasingly confusing patchwork of cannabis laws across America.
Cannabis Reformers Want to Boot DEA from Rescheduling Hearings
DEA Accused of Blocking Cannabis Rescheduling
January 7, 2025
Cannabis companies Village Farms and Hemp for Victory filed a motion on January 6 claiming the DEA is trying to block cannabis from being moved from Schedule I to Schedule III.