A U.S. Congresswoman is requesting clarity from the administration on federal cannabis enforcement — especially regarding federal lands and rescheduling. Her inquiry highlights the rising pressure for consistent national policy and the uncertainty operators face as they plan for the future.

A St. Louis jury awarded $3 million to a cannabis consultant injured at a cultivation and manufacturing site, highlighting the growing legal exposure facing cannabis operators. The case underscores the urgent need for stronger workplace safety, documentation, and insurance protections across the industry.

The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association has filed a lawsuit against state regulators, claiming mismanagement allowed illicit cannabis to overrun the market. The case could force major changes in enforcement and reshape the state’s cannabis industry.

The Trump administration declined to file a government brief in a major Supreme Court cannabis case, signaling reduced federal engagement in shaping cannabis policy. The move highlights ongoing uncertainty at the federal level as courts, states, and agencies continue defining the future of cannabis regulation.