Cannabis Schedule III: The Illusion of Reform and the Reality of Federal Control
The push to move cannabis to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act is being celebrated as long-overdue reform. It is not. From a regulatory and enforcement standpoint, rescheduling cannabis does not loosen federal control—it completes it.
Don’tToss Those Records Yet!
Across the United States, veterinary practices struggle with one of the most overlooked, but most dangerous, compliance challenges: record retention. Every practice knows they must keep records… but for how long?
Why Self-Inspections Are a Non-Negotiable for DEA Compliance in Medical Facilities
In the high-stakes world of human and veterinary medical care, the focus is naturally on patient safety and outcomes. But behind the scenes, compliance and recordkeeping are equally critical – especially when it comes to handling controlled substances. One area that’s often overlooked, yet incredibly powerful in avoiding costly violations and operational disruptions, is the […]
DEA Administrative Hearing Delays – What Registrants Need to Know and How to Prepare
Last week, federal registrants awaiting decisions on show cause orders, license suspensions, or denial appeals received troubling news: Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) John J. Mulrooney, II announced his retirement effective August 1, 2025. With his departure, the DEA’s Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) will have no available ALJs to preside over pending cases. As a result, all hearings have been postponed indefinitely.