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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.
Brazil’s food and drug regulatory agency Anvisa has initiated administrative proceedings to review advertising regulations for medicines and food products, responding to constitutional challenges…
The hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the rescheduling of “marijuana” commenced on June 29, 2026 and will end tomorrow, July 15th. The Government brought two witnesses to the stand on the first day, and then seven…
Massachusetts’ legal cannabis market is undergoing a transformation, with new rules that increase the amount of marijuana someone over 21 can purchase, ensure potency levels and restructure the Cannabis Control Commission, among…
New York’s adult-use cannabis marketing and advertising rules allow retailers to offer discounts, loyalty programs and other promotions — but only if the programs are structured in a way that does not undermine New York State and…
New York’s adult-use cannabis marketing and advertising rules allow retailers to offer discounts, loyalty programs and other promotions — but only if the programs are structured in a way that does not undermine New York State and…
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…
What’s old is new again. The beginning of the year has brought us a sense of renewal, and taking a cue from Congress, we are revisiting some issues in a new light.
As 2025 ended and 2026 commenced with a flurry of legislative activity in New Jersey touching on cannabis businesses. These changes, as a whole, impact several material changes to the marketplace, including: (a) increasing retail…
Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines and perhaps you’re intrigued. Alabama physicians appear to be on the precipice of certifying patients to obtain medical cannabis for certain qualifying conditions.
Yesterday, we saw President Trump issue an Executive Order instructing various government agencies to take steps to move marijuana from Schedule I (an illegal controlled substance with no medical uses and a high degree of…
Authored and Edited by Hannah Whitmore, Ph.D.; K. Victoria Barker, Ph.D.; Victoria A. Randall, Ph.D.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains that hemp-derived cannabinoids are not lawful food additives.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) issued a Declaratory Ruling (DR) on the legal status of hemp prerolls. A copy of the DR is below.
Licensed cannabis retailers are popping up all over New York State, making it more convenient for consumers to find a State-sanctioned establishment.
On 9 July 2025, Ahpra published guidance on medicinal cannabis prescribing. We summarise 5 key takeaways for prescribers and provide additional guidance for medicinal cannabis businesses.
As Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry grows, so too does the scrutiny over how it’s marketed. The recent actions taken by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) against several entities for alleged unlawful advertising…
Authors: Abdullah M. Azkalany , Mark D. Taticchi , Brian J. Paul
The coalition agreement recently concluded between the CDU/CSU and SPD does not contain any specific plans to amend or repeal Germany’s Cannabis Act (Cannabisgesetz, “CanG”).
Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. Growing cannabis for…
Perhaps recognizing an enforcement gap in the evolving struggle to protect consumers from what Governor Newsom has characterized as a grave threat to public health and safety, the California legislature is taking steps to stem…