DEA Judge Declines to Reopen Record in Cannabis Rescheduling Fight

by Micah Bucy | Oct 23, 2026 | Blog

Yesterday, the Administrative Law Judge overseeing the hearing to determine whether cannabis should be moved to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act denied a request by prohibitionists to reopen the record. The anti-rescheduling parties wanted to present...

Commonwealth Court Confirms Automatic RTKL Stay for Third Party That Did Not Participate Before OOR Due to Deficient Notice

by Melissa Chapaska | Oct 9, 2026 | Blog, Firm News & Events

In an October 6, 2026 order in Hayden AI Technologies Inc. v. Philadelphia Parking Authority, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court confirmed that an affected third party’s petition for review automatically stays the release of records previously ordered to be disclosed...

PA Supreme Court Clarifies How Much Weight Agency Interpretations Carry

by Micah Bucy | Oct 9, 2026 | Blog

Last week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision in Lutheran Home at Kane et al v. Dep’t of Human Servs, 7 MAP 2025 (Oct. 1, 2026). In short, this case presented the issue of when a government agency writes a rule and later disputes what it means, whose...

Judge Stays Marijuana Rescheduling Proceeding, April 22nd Order Still Stands

by Judith Cassel | Sep 30, 2026 | Blog, Firm News & Events

On September 29th, Judge Derek Julius, stayed the current proceeding that addresses the rescheduling of marijuana generally. This stay does not impact the April 22nd Order which is being separately challenged but is considered a final order by the US DOJ.

Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers 7th Ed. 2026-2027 – JUDITH CASSEL IS A TOP 200 LAWYER

by Cannabis Law Solutions | Sep 23, 2026 | Blog, Firm News & Events

Yes, it’s that time of year again We’re proud to share that Judith Cassel has been selected as a Top 200 Lawyer for the 7th edition (2026-27) of the directory. Congratulations, Judi, on another well-earned recognition!

Pennsylvania Supreme Court prepares for upcoming contentious mid-term elections, by quickening pace for court review of election disputes.

by Melissa Chapaska | Sep 23, 2026 | Blog, Firm News & Events

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Shortens Election-Case Appellate Deadlines to Three Days Effective September 11, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court amended Rules 107, 903, 1113, and 1122 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure (Pa.R.A.P.) to accelerate appellate...