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Cannabis law explained by the lawyers who practise it: analysis and commentary from law firms around the world, with the Cannabis Law Journal.

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Stinson LLP

A Federal Hemp Ban Could Leave Brewery Lenders with the Tab

C. § 1639o. 5–10 mg levels in virtually all commercial hemp beverages today. , delta-8 derived from CBD). The effective date of the change is December 11, 2026.

Vince Sliwoski, Harris Sliwoski

The Intoxicating Hemp Products Ban Was Delayed A Month. Now What?

The House has passed a short-term funding bill postponing the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products from November 12th to December 11th. With comprehensive legislation unlikely before the new deadline and competing interests…

Rod Kight, Kight Law

Most of the federal hemp ban delayed until December 11.

Congress just gave the hemp industry a little more time. Today, the House approved the Senate-passed Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, H.R. 6500, with its temporary hemp extension intact. The bill now goes to…

Rod Kight, Kight Law

Illinois Cannabis and Hemp Merge Ahead: Use Caution

A new law will reshape the Illinois cannabis industry, including hemp. The state is introducing stricter hemp regulations in November, aligning with upcoming federal limits, and simultaneously opening the door for new cannabis…

Rod Kight, Kight Law

Texas Is Now Hostile Territory for Hemp

The March 2026 hemp rules are back in play in Texas, and they are bad for the THCa flower market. , the injunction) that prohibited enforcement of the most damaging provisions.

Rod Kight, Kight Law

DEA Just Listed HHC in Schedule I. I Still Think the Statute Matters.

The DEA has now done what many in the hemp industry feared it would: it specifically listed hexahydrocannabinol, or HHC, in Schedule I and assigned it its own DEA drug code, effective May 4, 2026. The position is not subtle.

Fox Rothschild

What Pending Medical Cannabis and Hemp Legislation Means for Georgia

Senate Bill 220, the bipartisan “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” would eliminate Georgia’s 5% THC cap in favor of a 12,000-milligram possession limit and otherwise transform what has been the nation’s most restrictive…

Rod Kight, Kight Law

New Texas Regulations: Are You Prepared?

Texas’ new hemp rules take effect on March 31. They will materially change how hemp businesses operate in the state. These rules are not just about labels or age checks.

Vince Sliwoski, Harris Sliwoski

CBD, Medicare, and the New FDA Enforcement Memo

” The general thrust is FDA’s assurance that it won’t interfere with a new federal initiative, which covers up to $500 of hemp-derived products for eligible Medicare patients.

Vicente LLP

The Evolution of New Jersey’s Cannabis and Hemp Industries in 2026

New Jersey’s cannabis and hemp industries are evolving significantly in 2026. L. 2025 c. 325), several major shifts are impacting the cannabis and hemp landscape for operators and consumers in New Jersey.

ArentFox Schiff

Top Issues in the Cannabis Industry for 2026

2026 brings cautious, steady progress in a continually evolving regulatory and commercial landscape. Stakeholders should expect ongoing change across policy, markets, compliance, and enforcement, creating both risks and…

Womble Bond Dickinson

Navigating New Hemp Laws: A Major Shift for the Cannabis Industry

A fast-growing market built on hemp-derived cannabinoid products is about to face a federal reset. Over the past several years, consumer demand for products such as hemp-derived THC gummies, beverages, vapes, and flowers helped…

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 12, 2026. Here’s a little background for those who need to catch up:

Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff

Executive Order: A Game-Changer for Cannabis and Hemp

President Trump’s new Executive Order (EO) is historic, not only because it directs the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, but because it also directs Congress to revise the “hemp ban” language in the 2026…

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