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Acting Attorney General’s New Order Reschedules State-Licensed Medical Marijuana From Schedule I to a Schedule III Controlled Substance By Nicky Sonntag Cannabis Law, May 2026 On April 23, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order that is being described as the biggest federal cannabis regulatory shift since 1970. Learn more about the changes this order will bring to FDA-approved marijuana products and medical marijuana products. 
Summary of the Illinois Annual Cannabis Report for 2025 and the Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee’s 2025 Report By Cole Preston Cannabis Law, May 2026 The Illinois State Police (ISP) provide “enforcement, investigation, and processing of all cannabis-related criminal offenses.” This includes curbing illicit market activity, defined as non-taxed sales and possession, enforcing laws related to driving under the influence, and overseeing security requirements within the legal cannabis industry. Through its Cannabis Control Office (CCO), the agency conducts monthly inspections of all facilities operating under Illinois’ adult use and medical cannabis laws. 
The Highway Ahead: Legal Implications if Cannabis Is Rescheduled as Schedule III By Kulmeet S. Galhotra & Thomas Howard Cannabis Law, September 2025 Summary of potential changes that could occur if cannabis is rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. 
Sniffing Out Justice: Illinois Supreme Court Redefines the Role of Cannabis Odor in Automobile Search Cases By Kulmeet S. Galhotra Cannabis Law, September 2025 An analysis of the 2024 Illinois Supreme Court rulings in People v. Molina and People v. Redmond that distinguish whether the odor of burnt or raw cannabis, alone, provides probable cause to search a vehicle. 
Top 10 Issues a Landlord Should Consider Before Leasing to a Cannabis Tenant By Nicky Sonntag Real Estate Law, June 2024 The top 10 issues that a landlord should consider before leasing to a cannabis tenant.
The Aroma of Legality By Kulmeet S. Galhotra Cannabis Law, May 2024 Although Illinois is the eleventh state to legalize recreational cannabis and is entering its fourth year, the law surrounding searches based on its smell is still unsettled.
THCa Avoids Regulations Imposed on Illinois Cannabis License Holders By Thomas Howard Cannabis Law, May 2024 THCa hemp presents a unique legal concept that America—it is legal under federal law unless it is lit on fire.
Top 10 Issues a Landlord Should Consider Before Leasing to a Cannabis Tenant By Nicky Sonntag Cannabis Law, May 2024 The top 10 issues that a landlord should consider before leasing to a cannabis tenant.
Going Green: Cannabis Lounges and the Implications for Food Regulators By Gloria Lewis Food Law, March 2024 As cannabis lounges become increasingly prevalent in Illinois, the convergence of restaurant, cannabis, and burgeoning lounge industries present a regulatory challenge. The current licensing and inspection processes may not adequately address the complexities of these hybridized business models. Consequently, there is a pressing need to either adapt existing regulatory frameworks or establish a new licensing schema to effectively govern these diverse industries. This article explores the regulatory implications and proposes strategies to ensure comprehensive oversight in this evolving landscape. 
Probable Cause Following Legalization of Cannabis Revisited By Jessica Koester Criminal Justice, February 2023 The court recently considered whether the odor of cannabis is probable cause to search a vehicle in People v. Redmond.
Probable Cause Following the Legalization of Cannabis By Mark Kevin Wykoff Criminal Justice, November 2022 In People v. Stribling, the appellate court considered whether, based on the recent legalization of the possession of cannabis, the odor of cannabis rises to the level of sufficient probable cause to search a vehicle.
Demystifying Cannabis in Illinois for Individuals: What You Need to Know to Advise Your Clients and Potential Clients By Brendan Bukalski Criminal Justice, December 2020 A look at the limitations placed on cannabis users in Illinois under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, as well as a discussion of ongoing issues related to cannabis in the state.
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The Unfinished Work of Cannabis Reform in Illinois By Evan Bruno Bench and Bar, November 2020 The results of the November 2020 election made clear that the majority of Americans are ready to move on from criminalized cannabis.
Legalization Notwithstanding, Smelling or Seeing Cannabis Still Helps Establish Probable Cause for Police to Search Your Car By Daniel Fultz Criminal Justice, August 2020 In March 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled in People v. Charles Hill that seeing and smelling cannabis is still a factor in determining whether probable cause exists for law enforcement officers to search a car.
5 Things Senior Lawyers Should Know About Legal Cannabis By Thomas E. Howard Senior Lawyers, June 2020 Five facts about legal cannabis in Illinois.
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