Full-Spectrum CBD and Hemp Clarification Act of 2026: Discussion Draft
Watch Thomas Howard explain a private, not-yet-introduced discussion draft that would protect defined full-spectrum CBD products while retaining federal limits on intoxicating and synthetic cannabinoids.
Cannabis Asset Purchase: 7 Critical Traps to Avoid [2026]
A cannabis asset purchase rarely transfers the license. Learn 7 critical traps, why buyers acquire the entity instead, and how to protect the deal in 2026.
Cannabis Business Bankruptcy: 7 Critical Options [2026]
Cannabis business bankruptcy is blocked in federal court. Here are 7 critical options – receivership, ABC, and regulator-approved sale – that work in 2026.
Cannabis Notice of Violation: 9 Critical First Moves
Got a cannabis notice of violation? The first 72 hours decide the fine. 9 critical moves to protect your license, your record and your other markets.
Cannabis License Denied? 7 Critical Steps to Appeal
Cannabis license denied? You may have as little as 30 days to appeal. Here are 7 critical steps to protect your application, your money and your next round.
Cannabis Trademark: 7 Proven Ways to Protect a Brand
Can you get a cannabis trademark in 2026? Here are 7 proven ways to lock down your brand after Schedule III, and the USPTO trap that kills most filings.
Cannabis Dispensary Lease: 9 Critical Clauses to Win
A cannabis dispensary lease can kill your license before you open. Here are 9 critical clauses to negotiate and the traps landlords never mention.
Cannabis Employee Drug Testing: 7 Critical Rules [2026]
Can you drug test dispensary staff? Cannabis employee drug testing is allowed in Illinois but largely barred in New York. 7 critical rules for operators in 2026.
Cannabis Employee Handbook: 9 Critical Policies [2026]
Your cannabis employee handbook is the first document a plaintiff lawyer requests. Here are 9 critical policies licensed operators must get right in 2026.
How to Transfer a Missouri Cannabis License: 6 Critical Steps
Transfer a Missouri cannabis license without losing it: DCR’s 60/90/150-day clocks, exact fees, and the 7-day rule that gets deals denied.