Cannabis Law Blog Archives - Frantz Ward LLP

January 22, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

Jim Ickes Examines Growing Federal Conflict Over State Cannabis Markets

Despite the rapid expansion of state-legal cannabis markets, the constitutional limits on how states may regulate those markets remain unsettled. One of the most significant…

December 18, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Keenan M. Jones and Karina Pantoja Provide 4 Reasons Cannabis Businesses Need a Succession Plan Now

In a recent article in Frantz Ward’s “Full-spectrum Wisdom” column with Cannabis Business Times, Partner Keenan Jones and Associate Karina Pantoja explain why succession planning is…

October 27, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Naomi G. Tellez, Jean E. Smith-Gonnell, and Keenan M. Jones Discuss the Rise of Cannabis Industry Lawsuits and the Role of Trade Organizations in Regulatory Reform

In a recent article in Frantz Ward’s “Full-spectrum Wisdom” column with Cannabis Business Times, Naomi G. Tellez, Jean E. Smith-Gonnell, and Keenan M. Jones examine…

October 8, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Governor DeWine Issues Executive Order Targeting Intoxicating Hemp Products

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Governor DeWine issued a sweeping Executive Order aimed at quarantining “intoxicating hemp products” for at least 60 days. Although they…

September 10, 2025 Cannabis Law Blog

Thomas G. Haren Discusses Ohio Cannabis Industry Trends, Regulations, and Predictions with Crain’s Cleveland Business, Cleveland.com, and CMBA

Cannabis Partner Thomas G. Haren recently shared his insights on the latest regulations and key updates from the cannabis industry in articles for Cleveland.com and…

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