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Shane Pennington Explains The ALJ Cancellation. What’s Next?

On our latest Trade To Black podcast, Shane Pennington, a partner at Porter Wright Morris and Arthur LLC, joins us explain ALJ Hearing Judge John Mulrooney’s ruling from earlier this week, which included cancelling next week’s DEA hearing for the rescheduling of cannabis. We’ll also be examining how this impacts cannabis legislation under a Trump administration, and dive into the headlines from this week so far.

The next portion of the ALJ hearing has been cancelled, in part due to issues raised about how the DEA has been handling the process, such as questionable communications and procedural fairness. Though not the short-term news that many cannabis supporters wanted to hear, is this cannabis rescheduling ruling actually better long-term for the growth of the marijuana industry?

Shane Pennington discusses what has gone wrong, emphasizing the delays caused by DEA’s adversarial tactics, including exclusionary practices and improper communications. His team aims to protect Schedule III rescheduling by building a strong legal record for transparency and fairness, and he criticized the DEA for violating laws and acting against public interest while defending his team’s litigation strategy.

Next, “Youngkin Lies Out Loud” exposes the latest controversies swirling around Virginia’s governor, highlighting claims of misinformation within broader drug policy debates. Meanwhile, the “NRA Speaks Up” about the perplexing regulatory environment for gun owners who legally consume marijuana, underscoring conflicting federal laws and recent court rulings questioning the constitutionality of firearm prohibitions for cannabis users.

Despite nearly half the states legalizing cannabis for adult or medicinal use, federal agencies remain firm in classifying marijuana as an illicit substance, preventing lawful consumers from exercising Second Amendment rights.

Finally, in “Munchies For Good,” Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveils her innovative plan to fund free school meals using tax revenue from medical marijuana sales, marking a surprising shift given her past opposition to cannabis reform. This development aligns with the state’s successful medical marijuana program, which boasts over 102,000 registered patients, despite a failed 2022 initiative for broader legalization.

Join us for a deep dive into these unfolding stories, where policy, public opinion, and corporate voices all converge.


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