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Webinar overview
This webinar will feature Harris Sliwoski attorneys Jason Adelstone (Denver, CO) and Vince Sliwoski (Portland, OR). Jason and Vince will examine a pair of significant developments for federal cannabis law and policy in 2026. These developments are: 1) last month's Executive Order from President Trump, to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, and 2) recent Congressional legislation to redefine "hemp", effective this November.
Please join us on January 15, 2026 at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST. Feel free to submit questions in advance at the registration link above, or you can type them in during the conversation.
Federal cannabis policy analysis
The impact of marijuana rescheduling for state-licensed businesses cannot be overstated. Many of these businesses would pay less tax with marijuana on Schedule III, due to the removal of a punitive tax code section, IRC Section 280E. The Executive Order also attempts to clear a federal pathway for full-spectrum CBD products, and to remove barriers to scientific research. The cannabis industry may also realize collateral effects from rescheduling, such as greater options with service providers, or the willingness of state-level regulators to relax regulations.
The impact of the prohibition on intoxicating hemp products also portends significant changes. Most intoxicating hemp products that are currently on the market will not survive the new law. Large questions remain, though, like whether the law will stand as written, what subsequent rulemaking will introduce, and whether any or all aspects of the law will be enforced.
Why this matters now
U.S. federal cannabis law and policy are at an inflection point. If marijuana is rescheduled and if the ban on intoxicating hemp products "sticks", the business environment will evolve rapidly in 2026. This will benefit certain operators and impair others.
This webinar will offer a practical overview of what we can expect as the federal government puts its plans into action, and it should help attendees consider their options and prepare for pending changes.
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Date: January 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST
Format: Live interactive webinar with Q&A
Whether you're a cannabis business operator, an investor, a service provider or a regulator, this webinar should be helpful. We'll look forward to seeing you on January 15th!