On December 18, 2025, President Trump ordered that cannabis will be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. Today, the federal government has finally taken action on cannabis rescheduling. After months of delay, the United States Department of Justice has moved certain state-licensed medical cannabis products out of Schedule I and into Schedule III. This … Read More
Happy Holidays From The Thornton Firm
As the year comes to a close and our minds turn to the holidays, I want to pause and offer my thanks. To clients, colleagues, and friends in Las Vegas and beyond, your trust and support have meant a great deal this year. It has been a privilege to assist inventors and businesses as ideas took shape and plans moved … Read More
Cannabis Rescheduled to Schedule III: What This Means for Federal IP Protection
Today’s executive order that cannabis will be rescheduled from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act marks a significant shift in federal drug policy. The change does not amount amount to an act of Congress. Nor does this amount to full federal legalization. However, it reflects a formal recognition that cannabis has accepted medical use under federal … Read More
Gratitude and the Spirit of Innovation
Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the things that make our lives meaningful. Here in Las Vegas, I am grateful for the creative and innovative spirit that drives everything from entertainment to designs to technology. Creativity doesn’t just fuel our economy; it defines our identity as a city. Celebrating Creativity and Innovation Few cities blend creativity … Read More
Honoring Our Veterans
This Veterans Day, The Thornton Firm proudly honors the men and women who have served our country. Their bravery and dedication have protected the freedoms that make innovation possible. Because of their service, inventors, entrepreneurs, and creators here in Las Vegas and beyond can dream, design, and build with confidence. We owe our ability to create, to speak freely, and … Read More
Government Shutdown and IP — What It Means for Vegas Inventors
When the federal government entered a funding lapse on October 1, 2025, many independent inventors and small businesses were left wondering how the government shutdown might affect their rights. Here in Las Vegas, where entrepreneurs move fast and competition is intense, the concern makes sense. Intellectual property isn’t just a legal formality. Intellectual property is fundamental to a successful business. … Read More
Returning To The Virtual Office
Most of us were happy to get back in the office after the COVID pandemic. But for me, that sense of normalcy didn’t last long. The scorching summer commute, the hassle of maintaining an outdated office, and the fear of break-ins made it an easy choice to return to a virtual office. As a Las Vegas business owner, I believe … Read More
Continuing Education
The Thornton Firm will be closed from Thursday, July 27 through Monday, July 31 for purposes of continuing education. Scott will be attending the National Association of Patent Practitioners’ annual meeting in San Jose, CA at the Silicon Valley satellite office of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Our goal is to gain new insights and greater knowledge of … Read More