The Effects of Federal Marijuana Rescheduling

The Justice Department has initiated the process for marijuana to be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Once completed, this will create major shifts in the cannabis industry for those working in it or considering getting involved. This course will discuss this policy shift in-depth, giving attendees critical information about how it might impact cannabis businesses nationwide. 

Attendees will learn about the difference between rescheduling and descheduling, the state-level implications of rescheduling, and potential conflicts between state and federal law. The course will also explore changes to the way cannabis businesses file taxes and additional research that can be completed on cannabis and cannabis derivatives after rescheduling. Finally, attendees will learn about the future possibilities of cannabis regulation.

This course is ideal for attorneys of all levels who currently work with clients in the cannabis industry or are interested in the subject.

Learning Objectives: 

• Define the difference between rescheduling and descheduling
• Analyze the conflicts between state and federal law
• Discuss how rescheduling vs. descheduling would cure or continue those conflicts
• Explore potential future state and federal regulation of cannabis
• Analyze business and tax impacts of rescheduling

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Central Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountain Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pacific Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Alaska Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025