Cannabis Law Blog Archives - Frantz Ward LLP

April 23, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

DOJ Places FDA-Approved and State-Licensed Medical Marijuana in Schedule III: What Operators Need to Know

On April 22, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a final order placing two categories of marijuana in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances…

April 21, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

Jim Ickes and Jamie L. Rasor Share Ten Steps for Cannabis Operators to Reduce Product Liability Risk

Partner Jim Ickes and Associate Jamie L. Rasor analyzed recent product liability cases involving cannabis businesses and share actionable steps operators can take to reduce…

March 25, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

Jean E. Smith-Gonnell Discusses Cannabis Legislation at CBA-CLE Cannabis Symposium

Partner Jean E. Smith-Gonnell recently shared insights into the intersection of cannabis legislation and second amendment rights in her presentation, “Lawyers, Guns, and Money: Second…

February 12, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

Keenan M. Jones and Patrick A. Walsh Highlight Potential Cannabis Banking Opportunities for 2026

In a recent article in Frantz Ward’s “Full-spectrum Wisdom” column with Cannabis Business Times, Partner Keenan M. Jones and Associate Patrick A. Walsh provide an…

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…

January 8, 2026 Cannabis Law Blog

Mia L. Garcia Shares Cannabis Legal Updates with Northeast Ohio Municipal Judges Association

Partner Mia L. Garcia recently shared key cannabis industry legal updates in her presentation, “From Possession to Policy: Evolving Trends in Cannabis Law,” for the…

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