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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.
RN Collins has written a series of 20 new articles for cannabis law report on 2026 Psychedelics & Legal Issues.
It’s been a while since we wrote a “brass tacks” post on Oregon cannabis licensing. This blog post will cover some FAQs, from the perspective of an attorney who has worked on hundreds of these deals, since the very first licenses…
The week of April 18 through April 23, 2026 produced two distinct and legally consequential federal actions on controlled substances. On April 18, President Trump signed Executive Order 14401, directing the federal government to…
Sine die came for Oregon’s 2026 legislative session last Friday, March 6th. I previewed the roster of cannabis bills in play back on February 12th. Two of them passed; two of them failed. Below is a recap of the action, with…
Welcome to the 10th annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. A great many things have changed over the years, and I’m planning to write another lookback post soon. For now, though, let’s cover everything that happened…
Since our 2024 update on California’s Labor Peace Agreement (“LPA”) requirement, the landscape for licensees in recreational cannabis states such as California and New York has remained murky.
What is the dormant commerce clause, and how does it relate to state cannabis programs? What have courts done with DCC cannabis lawsuits to date? What’s different about the JPH case in Oregon? What happened to the first JPH case,…
A federal judge in Oregon has struck down the requirement that cannabis companies enter into a labor peace agreement (LPA)…
A federal court ruled that Oregon’s labor peace agreement requirement for cannabis businesses is preempted by the NLRA. Brett Gelbord
, faces serious allegations detailed in a recent lawsuit filed in Oregon. The lawsuit, brought by a former executive at METRC, accuses the company of whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination under Oregon law.
Surprising no one, recent findings show that most hemp in Oregon runs hot. By this I mean it is generally designed to get you lit. This hemp is often sold and marketed online without age verification, in packaging attractive to…
By: Kevin J. Jacoby With the new year upon us, Oregon’s cannabis industry is now beginning to think about 4/20 events, and the perennial question that has plagued the industry since recreational use became legalized is once again…
Welcome the ninth annual “State of the State” post on Oregon cannabis. I feel like an old man. As compared to 2023, things this year were pretty mellow. That’s not to say, however, that we don’t have trends, intrigues,…
It has long been my opinion that the advertising restrictions applicable to Oregon’s cannabis advertising market were unconstitutional. On October 16, 2024, the Oregon Court of Appeals issued a decision in Bates v.
Authored by By Jodi Green, Karina Bashir and Matt Brockmeier of Antithesis Law The psychedelic ecosystem stands at a critical juncture as businesses and advocates navigate complex legal landscapes.
On September 25th, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) sent notices to seven licensed testing laboratories, proposing license cancellation in some cases and suspension or fines in others. The notices center on…
Author: Vince Sliwoski Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is retiring next month. Mr. Blumenauer, or “Earl” as he often asked to be called, has been a leading proponent of cannabis reform since 1973, when Oregon was the first…
Author: Vince Sliwoski Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is retiring next month. Mr. Blumenauer, or “Earl” as he often asked to be called, has been a leading proponent of cannabis reform since 1973, when Oregon was the first…
Today we take a moment to reflect on a significant event that paved the way for a still-standing cannabis market in Oregon, USA. A market of which the entire-state community relies upon for alternative and holistic healing…
The USDA’s 2024 Hemp Production Report shows that overall across sectors, while hemp production continues to outpace sales, the value of many hemp crops is trending upwards.