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Cannabis Rescheduling: Closing of the Comment Period and What Lies Ahead

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The proposed rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of U.S. cannabis policy but may bring few practical changes to...more

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Bridging Federal and State Cannabis Laws: Understanding the Impact of Proposed Changes and North Carolina’s Legislative Actions

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Among the two most widely reported federal changes to cannabis regulation are the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) proposed regulation for the federal rescheduling of marijuana (the Proposed Rescheduling) and amendments to the...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

DEA Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Reschedule Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III

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The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to reschedule marijuana from schedule I of the Federal Controlled Substance Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. As a reminder,...more

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DOJ Publishes Proposed Rule to Reschedule Cannabis

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 9, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that his administration has formally recommended relaxing restrictions on cannabis, marking the most significant federal policy shift on cannabis since the drug...more

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How Cannabis Cos. Are Adapting in Shifting Bankruptcy Arena

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Although the possession and sale of cannabis remain federally illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, the U.S. Department of Justice has largely exercised a general policy of nonprosecution for state-regulated cannabis...more

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DEA Likely to Reschedule Marijuana Based on Congressional Report

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According to a report from the Congressional Research Service (the Report), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is likely to follow the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug...more

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Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

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In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

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