In the fifth episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Nick Ramos is joined by Jean Smith-Gonnell, the leader of the firm's Cannabis Industry practice, to discuss significant regulatory updates in the cannabis industry from 2024 and the potential impacts of the recent election on the industry in 2025.The two begin by reviewing several states' legalization initiatives, including Nebraska's arguably surprising approval measure to legalize medical marijuana. Shifting to the federal outlook for 2025, they highlight public support for legalization and President-elect Donald Trump's stance on state-level legalization and rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule III drug.Jean and Nick round out their discussion by highlighting legislative proposals that aim to address various regulatory and banking challenges in the cannabis industry, such as the States 2.0 Act, the States Reform Act of 2023, and the Safer Banking Act.Our Cannabis Industry practice provides advice on issues related to applicable federal and state law. Marijuana remains an illegal controlled substance under federal law.

In the fifth episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Nick Ramos is joined by Jean Smith-Gonnell, the leader of the firm's Cannabis Industry practice, to discuss significant regulatory updates in the cannabis industry from 2024 and the potential impacts of the recent election on the industry in 2025. The two begin by reviewing several states' legalization initiatives, including Nebraska's arguably surprising approval measure to legalize medical marijuana. Shifting to the federal outlook for 2025, they highlight public support for legalization and President-elect Donald Trump's stance on state-level legalization and rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule III drug. Jean and Nick round out their discussion by highlighting legislative proposals that aim to address various regulatory and banking challenges in the cannabis industry, such as the States 2.0 Act, the States Reform Act of 2023, and the Safer Banking Act. Our Cannabis Industry practice provides advice on issues related to applicable federal and state law. Marijuana remains an illegal controlled substance under federal law.

12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 5 - Cannabis Chronicles

Regulatory priorities can seemingly shift overnight with one lawsuit, investigative news article, election, or bill signing. Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Oversight Podcast analyzes the underlying trends that drive enforcement activity and provides expert perspectives on key focus areas. Featuring insights from members of the firm’s Regulatory Practice Group, including its nationally ranked State Attorneys General practice, with guest commentary from business leaders, regulatory experts, and current and former government officials, our podcast examines a range of topics affecting companies operating in highly regulated industries.

Whether related to cybersecurity and data privacy, advertising and marketing, financial services and fintech, or emerging technology, Troutman Pepper Locke’s regulatory team offers informed counsel to clients, drawing on decades representing clients in their most critical regulatory challenges. Our lawyers rely on  their regulatory experience in private practice as well as their tenure in state AG offices, at the FTC, CFPB, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, and other federal and state enforcement bodies to develop legal strategies that align with each client’s goals. The Regulatory Oversight Podcast allows us to share our acumen and approach directly with our listeners.

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Regulatory priorities can seemingly shift overnight with one lawsuit, investigative news article, election, or bill signing. Troutman Pepper Locke’s Regulatory Oversight Podcast analyzes the underlying trends that drive enforcement activity and provides expert perspectives on key focus areas. Featuring insights from members of the firm’s Regulatory Practice Group, including its nationally ranked State Attorneys General practice, with guest commentary from business leaders, regulatory experts, and current and former government officials, our podcast examines a range of topics affecting companies operating in highly regulated industries. Whether related to cybersecurity and data privacy, advertising and marketing, financial services and fintech, or emerging technology, Troutman Pepper Locke’s regulatory team offers informed counsel to clients, drawing on decades representing clients in their most critical regulatory challenges. Our lawyers rely on their regulatory experience in private practice as well as their tenure in state AG offices, at the FTC, CFPB, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, and other federal and state enforcement bodies to develop legal strategies that align with each client’s goals. The Regulatory Oversight Podcast allows us to share our acumen and approach directly with our listeners.

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