As cannabis law grows more complex, INCBA’s 2026 Cannabis Law Institute brings top attorneys, regulators, and industry leaders to Chicago. From federal rescheduling to hemp policy battles, CLI2026 signals a new era of legal strategy in cannabis.
Texas is at a turning point for cannabis and hemp policy. As lawmakers, regulators, and public health experts gather in Austin for the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference, long-fragmented conversations are finally converging around regulation, enforcement, and what comes next.
With Trump open to cannabis rescheduling and the DEA making it a priority, industry leaders see a historic shift ahead. Schedule III could ease taxes, boost research, and spur growth—but experts warn it’s only the first step toward real federal reform.
A new book by Darren Gleeman, The Cannabis ESOP Architect, reveals the only IRS-approved way for cannabis founders to sell their business tax-free, preserve culture, and permanently eliminate the burden of IRC 280E through Employee Stock Ownership Plans.
A new House GOP spending bill seeks to halt cannabis rescheduling, threatening federal reform progress even as support grows among Republicans and youth voters.
Jason Minard is a key figure in New York's cannabis industry, combining legal expertise with a deep agricultural background. From advocating for cultivators to launching NY420, his efforts shape the industry’s future, with a dedication driving change and growth in New York’s cannabis market.
"For far too long we’ve treated marijuana as a criminal justice problem instead of a matter of personal choice and public health."
Mr. Figueroa shares valuable insights about how the industry has evolved from the wild west to a regulated environment, and how his clients are dealing with the ever-changing landscape in California.
We can recount at length the original criminalization of cannabis in the 1930s and again in 1970 as almost purely racist, political and economic.
Canada’s Senate has voted to legalize adult use of cannabis.
Short answer: yes. Or let’s say, highly likely yes. And sooner than you might...
