January 29, 2026

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Federal Court Showdown Looms as DEA Judge Blocks Medical Marijuana Research Cultivation

Kevin Davidson08 mins

In a move that is escalating a years-long dispute into a potential federal court battle, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) faces a significant legal challenge following a ruling by its Chief Administrative Law Judge, John J. Mulrooney II. Judge Mulrooney recently ruled against MMJ BioPharma Cultivation, a company seeking registration to grow marijuana for federally…

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Federal Cannabis Shift Imminent: DEA Draft Rescheduling Rule Expected Early Next Week

Leif Zimmerman09 mins

DEA Poised to Release Draft Cannabis Rescheduling Rule Washington, D.C. — A significant procedural step in the potential federal reclassification of cannabis appears imminent, as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reportedly preparing to release a draft of its long-awaited rule proposing the rescheduling of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). According to…

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