US Cannabis Rescheduling: The DEA/Justice move to reclassify medical cannabis and FDA-approved cannabis products to Schedule 3 is being framed as a boost for hemp-derived CBD and THC beverage innovation, with industry leaders saying it could bring clearer quality rules and more medical trial funding. Virginia Criminal Justice: Virginia’s new law expands automatic sealing of certain convictions and arrests, including marijuana-related cases, giving thousands a path to cleaner records for jobs and housing. Ohio Campus Confusion: Ohio’s Senate Bill 56 tightens state marijuana rules, but students say Ohio State’s federal-policy enforcement leaves unclear lines for possession and intoxication on campus. CBD Medical Research: A new real-world study in Australia adds to the case for purified CBD in drug-resistant pediatric epilepsy beyond the most common syndromes, offering hope for families facing high out-of-pocket costs. Local Enforcement: UK police in Sunderland seized 800+ cannabis plants and equipment worth up to £167,500, arresting two men and issuing a closure order. Policy & Safety Pushback: Oregon’s Marion County leaders are urging the state health authority to roll back residential care rule changes they say raise safety risks and costs. Housing Court Ruling (South Africa): The Constitutional Court struck down the Western Cape’s Tafelberg land sale, ordering reports on well-located affordable housing—an issue that could reshape CBD-area development. Business Expansion: Vireo Growth says it’s buying into Pennsylvania retail licensing via a deal tied to opening up to six medical dispensaries.