When Will Cannabis Be Schedule III? The DEA Timeline, CRA “Major Rule” Delay, and Realistic Dates (2026)
https://youtu.be/bSHYiPS1iIc Bottom line: cannabis becomes “Schedule III” in real life only when DOJ/DEA publish a final rule and the effective date arrives. Until then, marijuana remains Schedule I under federal law. Download the Schedule III Roadmap Deck This post matches our on-camera slide deck: the mandatory steps, the controlling statutes, and realistic timing ranges. […]
Nebraska medical cannabis litigation (2026): what to do
Last Updated: January 2026 Nebraska’s medical cannabis program is being built while litigation and politics run alongside it. That’s not a moral judgment—just the operating environment. If you’re applying for a license, your job is to (1) stay compliant under the current rules, (2) avoid structures that become “easy targets” in a contested program, and […]
Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission rules & meetings (2026)
Last Updated: January 2026 Nebraska is building a new medical cannabis licensing system in public view, in real time. That means your licensing risk is not limited to “what the rule says today.” Your risk is also how the Commission is interpreting, amending, and implementing those rules through meetings, emergency regulations, and guidance. This page […]
Nebraska dispensary license requirements (2026)
Last Updated: January 2026 If you’re applying for a Nebraska dispensary license, “requirements” are not just a checklist. They are the legal gates that determine whether you’re even eligible to be reviewed, and the compliance hooks that can later be used to deny, sanction, or revoke a license. This page summarizes the practical licensing requirements […]
Is the Hemp Bill Dead? The Honest Answer (And What You Should Do Anyway)
“Is the Hemp bill dead?” headlines are great for clicks and terrible for planning. The reality is simpler: in Congress, most bills are “dead” until they aren’t—and most “sure things” quietly die in committee. Bottom line: assume no rescue is coming on your preferred timeline, and run your business like the rules could tighten with […]
Wisconsin Schedule III Cannabis: What It Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)
If marijuana moves to Schedule III federally, Wisconsin headlines will be loud. The reality is quieter: Schedule III does not legalize cannabis in Wisconsin. It changes federal posture and economics—but Wisconsin still needs a state program, state rules, and state license windows before anyone can legally operate a “Wisconsin dispensary.” Here’s the practical playbook for […]
Indiana Schedule III Cannabis: Why Federal Rescheduling Won’t Legalize Hoosier Marijuana
When marijuana moves to Schedule III, Indiana businesses will ask the same question: “So… can we finally operate legally?” In Indiana, the honest answer is: not unless Indiana law changes. Federal rescheduling can change momentum, but it does not create an Indiana licensing window by magic. 1) Schedule III: a federal reclassification, not a permission […]
Tennessee Schedule III Cannabis: The Trigger Is Real — But It’s Not Instant Legalization
Tennessee Schedule III Cannabis: The Trigger Is Real — But It’s Not Instant Legalization Tennessee is one of the few states that baked a key idea into its planning: federal rescheduling/descheduling can be a trigger for state program design. But here’s the nuance: even if marijuana becomes Schedule III, Tennessee still needs legislation, agencies, rules, […]
Breach of Contract in Cannabis Deals: How Courts Actually Treat Your Agreements
The cannabis industry is booming across state-legal markets, but what happens when a deal goes bad? Breach of contract in cannabis businesses is more complex than most industries due to federal vs. state legal conflicts. Enforcing a contract in the cannabis business isn’t always business-as-usual. Cannabis operators, investors, and entrepreneurs must contend with a legal […]
Virginia Cannabis Microbusiness License (2026 Guide)
Virginia cannabis microbusiness license rules are finally taking shape as the Commonwealth prepares to launch adult-use cannabis sales in 2026. Virginia is finally moving toward a regulated adult-use cannabis market—but not in the way most people expected back in 2021. Instead of opening the floodgates to large, vertically integrated operators, lawmakers are prioritizing a microbusiness […]