Buying or Selling a Cannabis Business After Rescheduling: What California Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
The April 2026 federal cannabis rescheduling order may become one of the most important legal developments for cannabis M&A in […]
Sacramento Cannabis Business Structures: Entity Selection, 280E Planning, and Intercompany Agreements
The way a Sacramento cannabis business is structured at the entity level shapes nearly every operational, tax, and regulatory outcome
Considering a New Entity for Federal Medical Cannabis Registration? 9 Things California Retailers Should Think Through
On May 18, 2026, the California Department of Cannabis Control published proposed emergency regulations (DCC-2026-03-E) allowing licensed cannabis retailers to
The 60-Day Clock is ticking. Should you wait to file a DEA registration application?
TLDR: Medical cannabis licensees should at least prepare to submit a DEA registration application within the sixty-day window. The 60-day federal cannabis registration
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California Retailers Can Now Hold Separate Adult-Use and Medicinal Cannabis Licenses Under Two Related Entities
Today the California Department of Cannabis Control released proposed emergency regulations that allow licensed cannabis retailers to split a combined
Sacramento Cannabis Leases: Permits, Pre-License Rent, and Federal Rescheduling
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DEA Medical Marijuana Application: A Section-by-Section Guide
TL;DR: The DEA’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registration Portal at https://mmapplication.diversion.dea.gov/ presents an eight-section application under 21 C.F.R. § 1301.13(k). Several
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New York Medical Cannabis Certifications: Legal Guide for Healthcare Providers
New York healthcare providers who are licensed to prescribe controlled substances, qualified to treat the patient’s condition, and who complete
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Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Certifications: Legal Guide for Physicians, CNPs & PAs
Massachusetts allows registered certifying healthcare providers, including physicians, certified nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, to issue written certifications for qualifying
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California Medical Cannabis Recommendations: Legal Guide For Physicians and Healthcare Practices
In California, physicians do not prescribe medical cannabis. A qualified patient relies on a physician recommendation, and the optional Medical