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Harris Sliwoski is pleased to announce that Christian Sederberg has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Based in our Denver, Colorado office, Christian brings decades of experience advising businesses, policymakers, and industry leaders across a range of complex regulatory and transactional matters, with a particular focus on the cannabis industry. Christian is widely recognized as

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Next week, Harris Sliwoski LLP attorney Jason Adelstone will be attending the International Cannabis Business Conference in Berlin, where he is looking forward to connecting with international cannabis businesses, investors, and regulatory experts from around the world. Why ICBC Berlin Matters for the Global Cannabis Market As the global cannabis market continues to expand, ICBC

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We got a new FDA cannabis enforcement memo on Wednesday, April 1, regarding “hemp-derived CBD research in medical research models.” The general thrust is FDA’s assurance that it won’t interfere with a new federal initiative, which covers up to $500 of hemp-derived products for eligible Medicare patients. That initiative is called the Substance Access Beneficiary

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Harris Sliwoski LLP attorney Jason Adelstone will be moderating a panel at the upcoming Industrial Hemp International Conference and Trade Show, in Denver, Colorado. Jason will be joined on the panel by attorney David Sergi and political consultant Kevin Lampe. Their session, “Legal Reality Check: Cannabinoids, Compliance, and Enforcement in a Shifting U.S. Landscape,” will

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Sine die came for Oregon’s 2026 legislative session last Friday, March 6th. I previewed the roster of cannabis bills in play back on February 12th. Two of them passed; two of them failed. Below is a recap of the action, with links to each bill in the headers. HB 4139 (FAILED) This was the session’s

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Introduction As interest in the therapeutic benefits of cannabis continues to rise, more cancer patients are seeking out compounds such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) to improve their quality of sleep. Research in this area is still limited, but preliminary findings indicate that cannabis may help alleviate sleep disturbances. A recent study specifically examined the effectiveness of cannabis in improving sleep for cancer patients. Study Overview The study involved the analysis of symptom responses reported by 1,962 cancer patients participating in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) from 2015 to 2023 to assess how cannabis affects sleep. The study examined the relationship between reported sleep disturbance scores and several factors, including the doses of THC and CBD, as well as the THC-to-CBD ratio. Consideration was given to important demographic factors, including sex, age, race, ethnicity, body mass index, and MMCP enrollment in the medical cannabis program. Key Findings One […]

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Welcome to 84 Harrington, home to the world’s tallest hemp building and a beacon of sustainability, design, and innovation in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Diabetes elevates blood sugar and can result in fatigue, increased hunger and thirst, irritability and frequent urination. Learn how medical marijuana can help treat Diabetes.

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Learn how Victoria Zavala helps treat her systemic Lupus and degenerative disc disease with medical marijuana.

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MM411  interviews William "Bill" Britt who suffers from polio and epilepsy. Due to his condition, Bill suffers from pain, depression, nausea, and insomnia. He talks about the effects of cannabis (marijuana) on asthma.

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