<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cannabis Legal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannabis Legal Blog]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/blog-archive</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:06:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Cannabis Rescheduling: What It Really Means for Cannabis Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump’s executive order reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a major shift in federal policy. While cannabis remains federally illegal, rescheduling could bring significant tax relief, improved research opportunities, and potential banking access for cannabis businesses. For DMV operators, this change signals progress, but also ongoing regulatory complexity.]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/federal-cannabis-rescheduling-what-it-really-means-for-dmv-cannabis-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69445ce9142838fcf0655409</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:08:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_35afdeececab408daca70002c05bc1ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia’s Cannabis Retail Roadmap: Key Proposed Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia is preparing major legislative changes to launch a regulated adult-use cannabis market. The proposal focuses on transparency, equity, and expanding opportunities for small businesses through new license types and strict oversight. If adopted, the framework could reshape cultivation, processing, and retail operations, with retail sales potentially beginning in late 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/virginia-s-cannabis-retail-roadmap-key-proposed-changes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6937292fd2a4d6854f1bada4</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:46:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_951e0d2eeac642d8b9efba7eabaa06dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent D.C. Court of Appeals Decision on Whether Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Have Standing to Sue in D.C. Courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The D.C. Court of Appeals denied ANC 2C and Commissioner Thomas Lee’s challenge to the approval of DC Smoke’s medical cannabis retailer license, finding the ANC lacked standing and filed too late. The Court held that ANCs cannot initiate court actions under D.C. Code § 1-309.10(g), and individual residents—not ANCs—may seek judicial review of Board decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/recent-d-c-court-of-appeals-decision-on-whether-advisory-neighborhood-commissions-have-standing-to</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e13c135662176f69681ae</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:09:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_69fb8cbd1f5547f49df5a683720d9216~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sasha Magruder</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.C. Extends Conditional Cannabis Licenses: What Businesses Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The D.C. Council has approved an emergency resolution extending conditional medical cannabis licenses for another year, giving local businesses more time to meet compliance requirements and transition to full licensure. The move comes amid record legal sales and rapid market growth, providing operators with crucial breathing room to secure financing, finalize buildouts, and strengthen D.C.’s regulated cannabis industry.]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/d-c-extends-conditional-cannabis-licenses-what-businesses-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ee987583f499988ba33c59</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:18:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_043d2ad1e81a4e0f9f695295e73a0fde~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Keelin Herbst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland Cannabis Mixer 2025: Building Connections in a Growing Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us at the Maryland Cannabis Mixer 2025 on May 2 in Baltimore! Network with industry leaders, explore new opportunities, and stay up to date on cannabis regulations. Proudly sponsored by Carr Maloney, P.C. — save 10% on your ticket with code CARRMALONEY10. Grab your ticket HERE and be part of Maryland’s growing cannabis movement!]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/maryland-cannabis-mixer-2025-building-connections-in-a-growing-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6811044f5f223772b4c76713</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:08:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_49000acd5da14f5eae00797e3c40a8a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CULTIVATOR AND MANUFACTURING CONDITIONAL LICENSES IN DC EXTENDED BY ONE YEAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 120 businesses in both manufacturing and cultivation categories applied for licenses last year, but not one has opened in the...]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/cultivator-and-manufacturing-conditional-licenses-in-dc-extended-by-one-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d9a7d09bd5a1f084eaa79a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_b828344e163b458186166945782e7566~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 Lawmakers Oppose Cannabis Rescheduling]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 29, 2023, HHS urged the DEA to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, sparking debate among lawmakers over its potential abu]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/25-lawmakers-oppose-cannabis-rescheduling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a3f3ce26a05fab4a73f609</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:13:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_b089328147884869a22f5f8985faea39~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo and Nima Youchidje</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preliminary Approval of Settlement in Cannabis Dispensary Employee Class Action Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Mexico federal court preliminarily approved a class action settlement for $525,000 in a wage claim.]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/preliminary-approval-of-settlement-in-cannabis-dispensary-employee-class-action-lawsuit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66193918e89ef7be3e1f311c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:52:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2d7246346b757667486855~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo, Esq. and Stephen Rutigliano, Esq.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. District Court Rules Dormant Commerce Clause Does Not Apply to Maryland’s Social Equity Cannabis License Program.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the Maryland Cannabis Reform Act, resident social equity licensees may receive financial assistance with startup capital and...]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/u-s-district-court-rules-dormant-commerce-clause-does-not-apply-to-maryland-s-social-equity-cannabi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ef488ba5d9982ce5b7a8d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:10:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_b828344e163b458186166945782e7566~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo, Esq. and Stephen Rutigliano, Esq.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPCOMING APPLICATION PERIODS for Cannabis Licenses in DC.  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPCOMING APPLICATION PERIODS for Cannabis Licenses in DC.  ]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/upcoming-application-periods-for-cannabis-licenses-in-dc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65eb466a4df687d90a7b2303</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:05:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_bc12daca561c4385bb6927771fd8ff46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Criminal Prohibition on Cannabis Unconstitutional? A Case to Watch ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legal battle brews as Massachusetts cannabis businesses challenge federal law's grip on intrastate commerce. ]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/federal-criminal-prohibition-on-cannabis-unconstitutional-a-case-to-watch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d504e5c1a5d236bc70c709</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:04:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fb90360fc88f41a0ad5494cc56988489~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Navigate the Medical Cannabis Business License Application Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[The medical cannabis business license open application period for social equity applicants in the District of Columbia starts at 9:00...]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/how-to-navigate-the-medical-cannabis-business-license-application-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c2706359c4fd79f82570f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:51:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_44e4e8dee044462f8005948ce1fa04cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[District of Columbia and Maryland’s Cannabis Social Equity License Verification Deadlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[District of Columbia Deadline is October 30, 2023 The application period for D.C.’s medical cannabis business license opened on August...]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/district-of-columbia-and-maryland-s-cannabis-social-equity-license-verification-deadlines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">653bba8708cd02fc269efc8b</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:46:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e62864cf7ebd4fb9a8855f05a09cbf1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland Now Accepting Applications for Grants Under Cannabis Adult-Use Laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maryland officials are now accepting applications for grants to help existing medical marijuana businesses change over to dual licensees,...]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/maryland-now-accepting-applications-for-grants-under-cannabis-adult-use-laws</link><guid isPermaLink="false">647f57489b7925b880cae649</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:08:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_b0c3f2d6f4e246dc8b0f49990bbf4e2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_948,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo, Esq. and Stephen Rutigliano, Esq.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Judge Rules Banning Firearms for Marijuana Users Is Unconstitutional]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, a Trump appointed judge from the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Oklahoma held that the statute banning...]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/doj-appealing-ok-trial-court-s-ruling-that-prohibiting-marijuana-users-from-possessing-firearms-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">640643aa84c9b40396250b33</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:11:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_d7c6cac6b408438f9ee5e818df2cd49b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Employment Protections for Cannabis Users to Go Into Effect in July 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The D.C. 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Council Passes Bill Making Extensive Changes to the Medical Marijuana Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington, D.C. Council has unanimously passed a bill to make extensive changes to the medical marijuana program in the District. ...]]></description><link>https://www.cannabislegalblog.com/post/d-c-council-passes-bill-making-extensive-changes-to-the-medical-marijuana-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63bdded474efc262919509f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legislation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:09:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b1e522_f8f35a1602814564995db644db1bd0ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tina Maiolo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>