Cannabis Business

President Trump Orders Cannabis Rescheduling To Be Expedited

President Trump Orders Cannabis Rescheduling To Be Expedited

The prime benefits of reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance is that the Federal government would recognize medical benefits of cannabis, make IRC Section 280E inapplicable to licensed cannabis operators. On December 18, 2025,...

U.S. Tax Court Strikes Another Blow Against Cannabis Businesses

U.S. Tax Court Strikes Another Blow Against Cannabis Businesses

The U.S. Tax Court’s recent decision in Ayla A. Savage v. Commissioner (165 T.C. No. 5, September 11, 2025) delivers a setback to cannabis businesses, by shutting them out of tax benefits available to other industries. The Tax Court’s ruling demonstrates how Section...

President Trump Could Be The Game Changer For Reclassifying Cannabis

President Trump Could Be The Game Changer For Reclassifying Cannabis

The prime benefits of reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance is that the Federal government would recognize medical benefits of cannabis, make Section 280E inapplicable to licensed cannabis operators, and open up financial and...

California Raising Cannabis Taxes In 2025

California Raising Cannabis Taxes In 2025

The California Department Of Tax And Fee Administration (CDTFA) which oversees the reporting and collection of taxes for the California cannabis, in consultation with the Department Of Finance, is required by law to adjust the cannabis excise tax rate for the 2025-26...

Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Indefinitely Stayed

Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing Indefinitely Stayed

The prime benefits of reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule 1 substance to a Schedule 3 substance is that the Federal government would recognize medical benefits of cannabis, make Section 280E inapplicable to licensed cannabis operators, and open up financial and...

Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing to Run Through March 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing to Run Through March 2025

Cannabis Rescheduling Hearing to Run Through March 2025 The prime benefits of reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule 1 substance to a Schedule 3 substance is that the Federal government would recognize medical benefits of cannabis, make Section 280E inapplicable to...