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Jason Adelstone

DEA Conducts Joint Raid in Texas on Vape Shops Selling High-THC Products

On August 27, 2024, nine vape shops operating in Allen, Texas were shut down after the Allen Police Department executed warrants in coordination with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Drug Enforcement…more

DEA, Farm Bill, Hemp, Marijuana, Raids

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Charles Alovisetti

New York LLC Transparency Act Update

Enacted in 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1, 2024. With this act, Congress intended to combat illicit activity by requiring certain US businesses to disclose ownership information to FinCEN…more

Beneficial Owner, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, FinCEN

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Gabriel Amatruda

Cannabis and Hemp Developments in North Carolina

Public support for medical cannabis in North Carolina is quite strong. In fact, according to a Meredith College poll conducted in February 2023, 73% of North Carolina voters, including 64% of Republicans, support a law allowing…more

Advertising, Business Licenses, Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Decriminalization of Marijuana

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Sahar Ayinehsazian

Corporate Transparency Act Compliance: What You Need to Know

Beginning on January 1, 2024, certain reporting companies are now required to comply with the disclosure requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This law aims to enhance transparency in corporate ownership,…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Domestic Corporations, Financial Services Industry, FinCEN

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Michelle Bodian

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

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

Agribusiness, Bankruptcy Code, Business Formation, Business Ownership, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs)

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Jennifer Cabrera

New Jersey Moves One Step Closer to Cannabis Consumption Areas: CRC Publishes Proposed Regulations

On January 17, 2023, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) published proposed regulations governing the operation of cannabis consumption areas. These regulations implement the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory,…more

Cannabis Products, Licenses, New Jersey, Personal Use, Proposed Regulation

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Yolanda Clarke

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licensing Update: New Bill and Regulations

First, on April 17, 2024, Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 829, which establishes a clear timeline for new medical cannabis licensing and moves up the application process from January 1, 2025 to July 2024. Then, just the…more

Agribusiness, Business Licenses, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Dispensaries, Governor Beshear

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Travis Copenhaver

Minnesota Cannabis Market Projections

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”), the…more

Agribusiness, Business Licenses, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Decriminalization of Marijuana, Governor Walz

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Jen Flanagan

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Proposes Draft Amended Regulations: What You Need to Know

On August 11, 2022, then-Governor Charlie Baker signed Chapter 180 of the Acts of 2022, An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry, into law. This new statute went into effect on November 9, 2022, and will significantly…more

Agribusiness, Comment Period, Controlled Substances, Governor Baker, Licenses

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Cassia Furman

Cannabis Crossing State Lines: California Dept. of Cannabis Control Pushes for Interstate Commerce

In 2022 the California legislature passed Senate Bill 1326, now codified at Section 26301, et seq. of the California Business and Professions Code, authorizing California to enter into “agreement(s) with another state or states…more

Business Licenses, California, Cannabis Products, Controlled Substances Act, Interstate Commerce

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Andrea Golan

New Jersey Passes Law to Regulate ‘Intoxicating Hemp Products’

As of September 12, 2024, New Jersey is the latest state to regulate “intoxicating hemp products” with the passage of Senate Bill 3235. The new law prohibits the sale of THC-containing hemp products to minors and only allows…more

Hemp, Intoxication, Minors, New Jersey, New Legislation

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Sarah Grande

New Jersey Passes Law to Regulate ‘Intoxicating Hemp Products’

As of September 12, 2024, New Jersey is the latest state to regulate “intoxicating hemp products” with the passage of Senate Bill 3235. The new law prohibits the sale of THC-containing hemp products to minors and only allows…more

Hemp, Intoxication, Minors, New Jersey, New Legislation

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Emily Hackman

Oklahoma Cannabis Operators Should Be Alert of Increased Enforcement and Heightened License Application Scrutiny from OMMA

As can occur with any new statewide medical marijuana program, there was an expected ramp-up period in Oklahoma whereby regulators and operators alike became familiar with implementing the rules and regulations of the program,…more

Agribusiness, Business Licenses, Fraud, Inspections, Marijuana

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Shawn Hauser

New Jersey Passes Law to Regulate ‘Intoxicating Hemp Products’

As of September 12, 2024, New Jersey is the latest state to regulate “intoxicating hemp products” with the passage of Senate Bill 3235. The new law prohibits the sale of THC-containing hemp products to minors and only allows…more

Hemp, Intoxication, Minors, New Jersey, New Legislation

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Joshua Kappel

Training Program Applications Now Open for Colorado's Natural Medicine Program

With the Approved Facilitator Training Programs (AFTP) rules in effect as of June 30, The Office of Natural Medicine Licensure (the "Office") has opened applications for AFTP. These are the first applications available under…more

Agribusiness, Applications, Attestation Requirements, Business Licenses, Education Requirements

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David Kramer

Hemp States to Watch in 2022: California

Continuing our look over the hemp horizon and keeping a close eye on key states to watch in 2022, California is hoping that this will be the year that its hemp industry emerges from the shadows and takes its place among the…more

California, CDPH, Distributors, Governor Newsom, Hemp

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Brandon Kurtzman

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

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

Agribusiness, Bankruptcy Code, Business Formation, Business Ownership, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs)

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Casey Leaver

What Will Adult-Use Cannabis Products Look Like In New York? Draft Regulations Approved for Packaging, Labeling, Marketing and Advertising

What will adult-use cannabis products look like in New York? As of June 1, 2022, we can finally answer that burning question. The NY Cannabis Control Board voted yesterday to approve draft regulations for Adult-Use Packaging and…more

Advertising, Business Licenses, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Draft Guidance, General-Business

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Andrew Livingston

4 Major Implications of Cannabis Moving to Schedule III

After 50 years of being on the most restrictive schedule alongside drugs like heroin and PCP, the DEA will move to reschedule marijuana in Schedule III, where the plant’s medical benefits will finally be recognized by the…more

Agribusiness, Controlled Substances Act, Corporate Counsel, DEA, Decriminalization of Marijuana

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Barine Majewska

Training Program Applications Now Open for Colorado's Natural Medicine Program

With the Approved Facilitator Training Programs (AFTP) rules in effect as of June 30, The Office of Natural Medicine Licensure (the "Office") has opened applications for AFTP. These are the first applications available under…more

Agribusiness, Applications, Attestation Requirements, Business Licenses, Education Requirements

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Genevieve Meehan

Oklahoma Cannabis Operators Should Be Alert of Increased Enforcement and Heightened License Application Scrutiny from OMMA

As can occur with any new statewide medical marijuana program, there was an expected ramp-up period in Oklahoma whereby regulators and operators alike became familiar with implementing the rules and regulations of the program,…more

Agribusiness, Business Licenses, Fraud, Inspections, Marijuana

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Colleen Mitchell

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Licensing Update: New Bill and Regulations

First, on April 17, 2024, Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 829, which establishes a clear timeline for new medical cannabis licensing and moves up the application process from January 1, 2025 to July 2024. Then, just the…more

Agribusiness, Business Licenses, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Dispensaries, Governor Beshear

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Meg Nash

Maryland Legislative and Regulatory Changes Impacting the Cannabis Industry

June has been a busy month for the cannabis industry in Maryland! Read on for updates regarding statutory and regulatory changes that will shape the industry moving forward. The most significant developments include: •Approval…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Dispensaries, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, Legislative Agendas

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Bridgette Nikisher

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

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

Agribusiness, Business Development, Business Licenses, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Dispensaries

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Sally Kent Peebles

Florida Hemp Industry Breaking News: Legislature Passes Bill Tightening Restrictions on Hemp-Derived Products

The Florida legislature passed a bill late last night that will limit the amount of THC in hemp-derived products. While similar attempts to cap the THC in such products have been defeated in the past, SB 1698 passed the House…more

Advertising, Cannabis Products, Florida, Hemp, Marketing

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Steve Pemberton

New Jersey Moves One Step Closer to Cannabis Consumption Areas: CRC Publishes Proposed Regulations

On January 17, 2023, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) published proposed regulations governing the operation of cannabis consumption areas. These regulations implement the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory,…more

Cannabis Products, Licenses, New Jersey, Personal Use, Proposed Regulation

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Christian Sederberg

[Webinar] Impact and ESG in the Cannabis Industry

From investors and government officials to prospective employees and shareholders, the rapidly increasing focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is changing how businesses approach sustainability, social…more

B Corporation, Benefit Corporations, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility

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Jeremy Shaw

Corporate Transparency Act Compliance: What You Need to Know

Beginning on January 1, 2024, certain reporting companies are now required to comply with the disclosure requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This law aims to enhance transparency in corporate ownership,…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Domestic Corporations, Financial Services Industry, FinCEN

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Chelsie Spencer

How to Choose a Trademark for Your Cannabis Brand

Building a strong and distinctive brand identity for your business is crucial for driving sales, fostering consumer loyalty, and standing out in any industry, and more so for emerging and rapidly evolving sectors such as…more

Agribusiness, Arbitrary Marks, Brand, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Descriptive Trademarks

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Jason Tarasek

Minnesota Cannabis Grant Programs Aim to Help Entrepreneurs Succeed and Promote Social Equity

An under-discussed aspect of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis legislation is the grant programs established to help cannabis entrepreneurs understand the law and succeed in this nascent market. The legalization bill…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Criminal Convictions, Financing, General-Business

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David Ullian

More Green in the Green Mountain State: Cannabis Statutory Changes and New Cultivator Licensing Opportunity in Vermont

On June 10, 2024, H.612, An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Cannabis Amendments (the “Act”) became law, making a variety of changes to Vermont’s cannabis laws that will have significant implications for the state’s medical and…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Decriminalization of Marijuana, Hemp

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Brian Vicente

5 Things You Need To Know Before Entering The Cannabis Industry

From afar, the cannabis industry can look a bit like Oz: It’s full of excitement, colorful characters, and there’s green stuff everywhere. But a closer look behind the green curtain reveals a complex wonderland of regulatory…more

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Hemp, Hemp Related Businesses

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Jeffrey Welsh

When Is A Strategic Partnership Or Joint Venture Right For Your Cannabis Business?

One of the biggest mistakes a cannabis and hemp business owner can make is trying to do everything alone. To ensure this mistake is avoided, business owners should first develop the right internal team, and then look to…more

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