Introduction Federal cannabis rescheduling is underway but still pending. A Dec 2025 White House order instructed the Attorney General to finalize rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to III of the CSA. As of early 2026, final action is not yet taken, and legal challenges remain. The biggest financial effect of Schedule III will be the …
Introduction Disclaimer: This post is not investment advice. U.S. cannabis is a large, fragmented, state-by-state consumer and healthcare-adjacent market with unusually “legal-but-illegal” federal risk. In 2025, U.S. regulated cannabis sales (adult-use + medical) were $31.5B (adult-use $23.9B, medical $7.6B) with $39.1B forecast by 2029, per BDSA–sourced estimates. Several investing realities dominate underwriting: State markets are …
Introduction U.S. cannabis M&A is not “business as usual.” Federal illegality still shapes everything: tax (IRC §280E), banking access, diligence depth, and how much of a deal can actually close on schedule (licenses, ownership approvals, local permits). As of February 26, 2026, the federal government has signaled movement but has not delivered full federal legalization. …
Cannabis entrepreneurs know that location is everything. Each state has its own laws, climate, market conditions, and opportunities that can make or break a cultivation venture. In this in-depth guide, we highlight ten of the best U.S. states for cannabis cultivation (in no particular order): California, Oklahoma, Michigan, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Oregon, Maine, Missouri, Colorado, …
The legal cannabis “green rush” of the past decade has given way to a far more challenging reality for cultivators. What started as a lucrative opportunity in newly legalized markets has increasingly been squeezed by falling prices, rising costs, and intense competition. Today, 24 U.S. states plus D.C. have legal adult-use cannabis markets, meaning nearly …
So, you’re serious about opening a cannabis dispensary. Whether you’re intrigued by the rising demand for medical marijuana, the booming adult-use (recreational) market, or both, you’ve come to the right place. It’s easy to see why so many entrepreneurs want in: U.S. sales alone are expected to exceed $50 billion within the next few years, …
The importance of fundraising for cannabis businesses. Learn what you need to know about making money for your marijuana company in the current state of the legal industry marketplace. Introduction to Cannabis Fundraising For legal states in the U.S., investors are quick to line up in the high-return market of cannabis businesses. The success of …