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The 2018 Farm Bill’s Effect on State Cannabis Laws

Whether you practice full time as a cannabis attorney, dabble in cannabis law, or are simply interested in the evolving federal views and laws on marijuana, you may have caught wind that the federal Agriculture Improvement...more

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Weed it and Reap: Cannabis Rescheduling’s Impact on Tax Deductions

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As the state legalization of medicinal and adult-use cannabis spreads across the United States, cannabis producers and retailers are experiencing a rapid increase in production and sales. However, despite this boom in...more

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New York Cannabis Reguations – Are You a True Party of Interest?

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As the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) has started accepting applications for the adult-use cannabis market, it is important to be aware of certain ownership requirements. The New York State Cannabis Law...more

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New York Cannabis Business Applications Are Live and the Deadline is Extended: What We’ve Learned

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New York’s adult-use regulations are effective and the first application period for certain adult-use licenses is underway! At the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting on October 17, 2023, CCB announced that they are...more

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The Week in Weed: October 2023

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have an update on the SAFER Banking Act. We note that New York took a step towards issuing licenses for...more

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NY, NJ Regs Give Clarity To Cannabis Investors, Ancillaries

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New laws and regulations are likely to be implemented in both New Jersey and New York in the very near future, which will greatly affect parties’ abilities to work with marijuana businesses. Regulating Parties that Deal with...more

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Minnesota Cannabis Market Projections

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Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis bill was signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz on May 30, making The North Star State the 23rd to legalize cannabis. Soon after establishing its Office of Cannabis Management (OCM or the “Office”),...more

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OLCC to Enact Tax Compliance Rule for Cannabis Retailers

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The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is set to adopt a new temporary emergency tax compliance rule for cannabis retailers that will be problematic for many in the industry. The rule, which is in response to...more

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Revised New York Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations: What You Need to Know

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On May 11, 2023, New York’s Cannabis Control Board voted to approve the revised adult-use cannabis regulations. Upon publication in the New York State Register, these draft regulations are subject to another 45-day public...more

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Debt Collection Compliance Considerations for Cannabis Retailers

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A cannabis retailer, and those who collect debt on their behalf, may not be governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), but they probably should act like it. The FDCPA is applicable when a third-party...more

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Appraisal Techniques in Cannabis Zoning

Adult-use/recreational cannabis is a new frontier for Connecticut towns.  After recreational/adult use cannabis was passed by the State legislature and became effective July 1, 2021, towns were left to decide how to zone...more

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Updates on the Connecticut Adult-Use Cannabis Application Process and Legislation

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In a recent interview with Adam Wood of the Connecticut Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, Andrea Comer, Chairwoman of the Social Equity Council (“SEC”), outlined the timeline for processing Adult-Use Cannabis applications....more

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Current Trends in Banking for Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs)

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Weed, pot, reefer, Mary Jane, ganja – cannabis has as many slang names as it does methods of ingestion. No matter which name is used, cannabis is federally illegal and is included on Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances...more

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Connecticut DCP Clarifies that Municipalities with Fewer than 25,000 residents Can Host One Licensed Retail Cannabis Facility and...

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The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has just released important guidance regarding the Adult Use Cannabis Statute, clarifying that communities with under 25,000 residents may host one licensed retail...more

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More CBD Certainty: Clearing Confusion over Hemp in New York State

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This fall, New York state released long-awaited proposed regulations for the hemp industry that shed light on legal issues related to growing, testing, labeling and retailing hemp and its extracts such as CBD. In this...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2020 #4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news in cannabis this week comes from New Mexico.  Legislation introduced last Thursday would legalize...more

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A Budding Opportunity—Why the CBD Industry Requires Regulation

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Manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of CBD products should embrace and participate in reform to address public health concerns, write Bilzin Sumberg attorneys. Consumer groups like the Arthritis Foundation are stepping...more

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