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DC ABCA Licensure Deadline

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The grace period during which DC’s unlicensed cannabis establishments must obtain proper licensure without facing enforcement actions is soon ending. By March 31, unlicensed cannabis establishments that have applied for a...more

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Continued Momentum for Social Consumption Lounges

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For a long time, social consumption lounges have been a sort of “White Whale” in the adult-use cannabis industry, murmured about and pursued but rarely spotted. Luckily for us Captain Ahabs, a number of state legislatures...more

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Last Call for Minnesota Social Equity and General Applicants for Cannabis Business Licenses – Applications Go Live on February...

We are now less than one week away from the long-awaited commencement of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis business licensing round and prospective applicants are earnestly preparing to file business license applications as...more

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Missouri Legislature’s Proposals to Regulate Hemp-Derived Consumable Products

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Last year, we wrote about the former Missouri governor’s efforts to curb the availability of intoxicating hemp products to Missouri consumers by executive order. There are now several proposed bills in the Missouri...more

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Taste the Rainbow of Sanctions – Cannabis Company Violates Skittles Permanent Injunction

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What happens when a party attempts to sidestep the strict guidelines of a court order?  A cannabis company’s non-compliance with an injunction illuminates the consequences of playing with fire.  Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company v....more

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A Need for Balance – How SB25-076’s Requirements Could Hurt Licensed Cannabis Businesses in Colorado

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On January 22, lawmakers in Colorado introduced SB25-076, (the act) which aims to address concerns surrounding the availability of intoxicating products (including regulated cannabis products) within the state, especially to...more

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Not Cool, Man: Senate Proposal to Expand 280E Taxes on Cannabis Businesses Even if Rescheduled

Anyone who thought that the momentum towards federal liberalization of marijuana would be a straight line found themselves with a cold dash of water to the face. Late last week Republican senators filed a bill, entitled the...more

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NY Office of Cannabis Management Launches Banking Directory to Support Cannabis Businesses

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) recently announced it has created a Cannabis Banking Directory (the “Directory”), which currently lists 10 financial institutions servicing cannabis businesses and open...more

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the buzz: Cannabis News & Policy Update | February 2025 Special Tax Edition

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Welcome to the buzz: Special Tax Edition. April 15 is just over two months away. This Special Tax Edition includes practical considerations to help you prepare for tax filing season, including: A former DOJ attorney...more

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Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order N-15-25 to Alleviate Licensing Burdens on Businesses Impacted by LA Fires

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Quick Take Executive Order N-15-25 aims to support businesses impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires by extending certain licensing deadlines associated with the Department of Consumer Affairs, Alcoholic Beverage...more

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Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis and Road Safety

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As the legalization of recreational cannabis continues to gain momentum across the United States, the need to address its impact on road safety has become increasingly urgent. Colorado, a pioneer in cannabis legalization, has...more

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Federal Cannabis Regulation - What to Expect in 2025

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On January 13, the chief administrative law judge of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), John Mulrooney, postponed the highly anticipated hearing on the rescheduling of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act...more

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Cannabis Law Now Podcast: New York Cannabis: Ups, Downs, and In Between

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New York’s adult use cannabis roll out has been rocky at best. However, there are still business opportunities to be had. In this episode of the Cannabis Law Now podcast, we hear from Greg Wersching, the Vice President of...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2025 # 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. This week, we look at the new administration’s choice for interim DEA head. Florida may have cannabis on the ballot...more

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Minnesota Draft Cannabis Rules Provide Clarity on Licensed Cannabis Business Operations

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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently published a notice of intent to adopt expedited rules and opened a 30-day public comment period. ...more

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Hochul Signs Law to Revive Cannabis Farmers’ Markets (Growers’ Showcases) via New Event Permit

Heading into 2025 New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two new cannabis related bills, one of which would bring back the previously discontinued Cannabis Growers’ Showcase program, effectively allowing adult-use cannabis...more

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the buzz: Cannabis News & Policy Update | January 2025

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Welcome back to the buzz, our monthly cannabis news and policy update. Your at-a-glance source for regulatory developments, agency announcements, and trends impacting the cannabis industry. In this edition of the buzz,...more

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Kentucky Cannabis Marketplace Begins to Bloom

Medical cannabis in the Commonwealth of Kentucky is now legal as of January 1, 2025, with increasing opportunities for businesses and patients alike. Investors and market participants should be aware that, although cross...more

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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Accepting Public Comments for On-site Social Consumption Establishments

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On December 13, 2024, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) voted to receive public comments to proposed Social Consumption Establishment Regulations until January 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m....more

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THC Beverage Makers and Distributors: Top 5 Concerns for 2025

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In the past couple of weeks, I have been contacted by a few major news outlets about the legality of “THC beverages“. While it sounds like you can only find these products in a state-licensed cannabis dispensary, reporters...more

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New Jersey Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Apply for Consumption Lounge Licenses

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The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) began accepting applications for cannabis consumption area endorsements on January 2, 2025. The Commissioners adopted the Notice of Application Acceptance for cannabis...more

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New Jersey CRC to Open Applications for Cannabis Consumption Areas: Key Details You Need to Know

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Applications for cannabis consumption area endorsements are set to open on January 2, 2025, creating regulated spaces for adults aged 21 and older to consume cannabis products purchased at licensed dispensaries. The New...more

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Minnesota Announces Intent to Adopt Expedited Cannabis Rules

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On Thursday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced its intent to adopt expedited rules without a public hearing. According to the OCM, the expedited rules are “designed to regulate the adult-use cannabis,...more

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New York Lawmakers Boost State’s Legal Cannabis Market

New York has approved two new state laws expected to boost the state’s legal cannabis market and help marijuana farmers and retailers. One law revives the Cannabis Growers Showcase program, which allows licensed cannabis...more

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NY Court Again Enjoins Cannabis Licensure Due to OCM’s Errors in Program Administration

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On December 12, 2024, the New York Supreme Court in Albany County granted an Article 78 petition seeking a preliminary injunction in the case of Organic Blooms, LLC, et al. v. New York State Cannabis Control Board and Office...more

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