Steve Schain Esq.

Steve Schain Esq.

Steve Schain, Esq., is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and represents entities, governments, and individuals in litigation, regulation, compliance, loan drafting, licensing applications, and entity formation. He is an adjunct faculty member of Stockton University, where he teaches cannabis law. He also serves on county administrative committees charged with drafting and revising state and local cannabis-related regulations. You can reach him at to steve@smart-counsel.com.

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Regulatory Update

The complex legality of delta-8-THC

DEA classifies delta-8-THC-O, delta-9-THC-O as controlled substances.
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Steve Schain Esq.
February 28, 2023
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Hemp-derived THC is readily available online and over-the-counter, and is cutting into legalized cannabis’ revenue despite growing state illegality, confusion over federal legality, and concerns regarding untested and unregulated products’ safety and potency.


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Marijuana Leaves and Gold Coins

Cannabis Cash and the Safe Banking Act

Steve Schain offers an inside look at the financial challenges facing cannabis businesses.
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Steve Schain Esq.
June 20, 2022
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Despite lessening criminal and administrative penalties and depository insurance obstacles, both the SAFE Banking Act and pending state cannabis banking legislation fail to put legal cannabis on an equal footing with other legitimate industries.


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Cannabis Law
CANNABIS PRODUCTS | NOVEMBER 2021

Legal Perspectives on Delta-8-THC

Delta-8-THC is beating legalized cannabis to infused foods and beverages—but is it worth the risk?
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Steve Schain Esq.
November 10, 2021
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Sales of foods and beverages infused with delta-8-THC are exploding, creating concerns regarding these untested and unregulated products’ safety and potency.
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CANNABIS PRODUCTS | AUGUST 2021

How Cannabis Brands Can Protect Their Intellectual Property

Obtaining intellectual property protection for cannabis/hemp consumer packaged goods.
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Steve Schain Esq.
August 30, 2021
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With federal legalization looming, and a dazzling array of "infused edibles" on the verge of dominating the shelves, grasping the complex cannabis regulatory landscape and the intricacies of patents, trade secrets, and federal and state trademarks is essential to ensuring growth, fortifying assets, and nurturing future business opportunities.
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