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- US & Canada
‘Not Immediately Compliant’: What the CRS Says America’s Rescheduling Order Actually Delivers
Since President Trump issued an executive order to expedite cannabis rescheduling in December 2025, questions over the legal implications of this route have hung over the industry.
- Hemp Industry
DEA Formalises HHC Ban as US Farm Bill Offers No Repreive for Cannabinoid Market
As the federal campaign to clamp down on intoxicating hemp in the US rolls on, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has officially designated hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) a Schedule I substance.
- Industry Trends
DEA’s Schedule III Cannabis Order: A Free-For-All for Telehealth Platforms, or the Perfect Setup for the Entire Industry?
As the industry’s (more than justified) excitement over last week’s rescheduling announcement begins to subside, the regulatory reality is settling in.
- US & Canada
‘How Does the DEA Plan to Reschedule Without a Judge?’ – Lawmaker Demands Answers on Cannabis Rescheduling Chaos
The White House’s commitment to push through rescheduling has been challenged by a Democratic Senator, who has demanded answers on the administration’s radio silence.
- Industry Trends
US Cannabis Rescheduling: A Victory or a Federal Trap?
US cannabis rescheduling, much like President Donald Trump who is rightly credited for finally pushing it forward, has sucked all the oxygen out of the room for the last two years.
- US & Canada
Republican Lawmakers Openly Defy Trump on Cannabis Rescheduling
As the excitement around President Donald Trump’s executive order to push forward with cannabis rescheduling has faded, the bill is now facing a much harsher reality.
- US & Canada
Terrance Cole Confirmed as Permanent DEA Administrator, Seeing Rescheduling Process Placed Firmly in His Hands
Terrance Cole, has been confirmed as the new permanent head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and will now be responsible for the future of the landmark cannabis rescheduling project.
- US & Canada
GOP Aims to Put Final Nail in the Coffin of Cannabis Rescheduling as Budget Bill Blocks Funding for Reform
The US cannabis rescheduling project, which has been stuck in limbo since being ‘temporarily’ shelved six months ago, is now facing another existential threat from the government’s wide reaching budget.
- US & Canada
US Cannabis Rescheduling Process Has Seen no Progress 6 Months After ‘Temporary’ Suspension
The frozen US cannabis rescheduling process appears to be stuck in limbo for the foreseeable future, as the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) new management confirmed the process ‘remains pending’.
- Uncategorized
Cannabis Rescheduling Given Fresh Hope as DEA Nominee Pledges to ‘Look at Science and Listen to Experts’
Cannabis rescheduling was thrown back into the spotlight last week as the new potential head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said it would be a ‘priority’.
- Uncategorized
Legal Challenge Over DEA’s Handling of Cannabis Rescheduling Dropped, Removing 1 Barrier Preventing Progress
A coalition of pro-cannabis medical professionals has dropped its lawsuit against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), clearing one of the many hurdles preventing the process from progressing.
- Uncategorized
Cannabis Rescheduling ‘Delayed Not Dead’, Despite DEA’s Apathy
The US Cannabis Roundtable (USCR), one of the most influential advocacy groups in the country, is ‘still optimistic about the President acting on cannabis reform’.
