Mitch Chargo Discusses Cannabis M&A Implications in a Post-Rescheduling Landscape

Hinshaw partner Mitch Chargo was quoted in a Cultivated Media article examining the cannabis mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, investor sentiment, and key deal drivers in a post-rescheduling world.

As the cannabis industry continues to work through rescheduling and other policy changes, Mitch highlighted how M&A decisions will still come down to the details: regulatory requirements, license status and transferability, deal structure, and the underlying strength of the business.

Mitch told Cultivated Media: "M&A due diligence must focus heavily on the status, transferability, and renewal conditions of state medical cannabis licenses, which become the critical asset in any transaction."

• • Cultivated Media: “Rescheduling could revive cannabis M&A. Here’s what could get in the way.” (October 9, 2026)