Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, hemp is all the rage: the delay, the pushback against the delay, the connection to the White House, a message from Mitch McConnell – this story has it all. And there’s a lawsuit going on in Virginia about hemp, in case you wanted yet more hemp news. Meanwhile, in Alabama, they’re wondering if they can opt out of federal rescheduling. And finally, Dwayne Wade is selling a new cannabis beverage.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: August 7, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see lawsuits filed to block cannabis rescheduling. Minnesota is taking steps to overhaul their cannabis industry. Some members of Congress would like guidance on the tax implications of rescheduling. And finally, Ultimate Frisbee has an official THC brand.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: June 5, 2026

In an update perhaps better suited for April 20, on April 27, the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) added medical marijuana to the list of items permitted to be included both in carry on and checked baggage on flights.  The policy notes that the permission is subject to “special instructions” which are not provided and that, as is common with TSA

Continue Reading Flying High:  TSA Permits Transport of Medical Marijuana

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have signature-gathering news from Idaho. The Congressional Research Service issued a new report on rescheduling. The White House drug czar has a good reminder about marijuana’s legal status. And finally, the DC cannabis scene is livelier than you might expect.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: May 15, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the U.S. Army announced a new policy regarding cannabis convictions. A member of Congress would like an update on the federal rescheduling timeline. New York celebrates an important milestone. And finally, watch what kind of grass you’re putting in your Easter baskets.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: April 3, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have an update on the Florida situation. We check in on Ohio, where some recent legislative changes are not popular with everyone. In national news, federal rescheduling may not be a DOJ priority. And finally, Snoop Dogg is back at the Olympics.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: February 13, 2026

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, lawmakers considered blocking the administration’s move to reschedule cannabis. Virginia began the move to a retail market. Supporters of a petition to rescind legalization in Maine were given the green light to lie when collecting signatures. And finally, welcome to High January.

Continue Reading The Week in Weed: January 23, 2026

Discussions about the possibility of cannabis rescheduling have continued on and off for years, with recent reporting suggesting that the administration is again “considering” the move (which we have previously discussed here). While rescheduling could have material benefits for a company’s operations and finances, what impacts might it have on a cannabis-related company’s ability to file for bankruptcy relief?

Continue Reading Rescheduling & Restructuring – How Could Cannabis Rescheduling Affect Bankruptcy Availability?