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Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Regulatory Roundup – Latest Updates in Regulation of Consumable Hemp Products

The past several weeks (May 11-27, 2025) saw a surge of activity targeting intoxicating consumable hemp products, as states move to enact new regulations. These are the latest developments in the field of consumable hemp...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis Updates

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Minnesota Adult Use Cannabis Update - We assisted multiple clients in completing and submitting their adult-use cannabis license applications to the Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”), and we continue to monitor how and...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Cannabis Control Commission Petitions to Intervene in Case Concerning the Retroactivity of New HCA Rules

As discussed in multiple Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) meetings over the past several months, the Commission has finally moved to intervene in a pending Superior Court case – Theory Wellness, Inc. et al. v. Town...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Georgia Department of Community Health Board Authorizes Final Adoption of New Staffing Rules for Assisted Living Communities and...

The Georgia Department of Community Health (“DCH”) board recently authorized the final adoption of new staffing rules for personal care homes and assisted living communities. These rules are designed to implement a July 1,...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

NYS DOH Releases New Electronic Material Transaction Form

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Just last week, we reported that the 2025/26 NYS Budget Bill did not include a provision that would have increased the requirements for seeking Department of Health (DOH) approval of a material healthcare transaction (which...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Maine Updates PFAS in Products Web Page, Includes Instructions for Submitting a CUU Proposal

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) updated its web page on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products on May 2, 2025. The updated page includes links to the April 2025 final rule on products...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

New California Law Redefines E-Bikes

California has changed its definition of electric bicycles to clarify ambiguities about the use of throttles. Since their first introduction in the 1990s, electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have grown tremendously in popularity...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

Final RI Cannabis Control Commission Regulations Take Effect as Rhode Island Inches Closer to Adult-Use Dispensary Application...

Although the prospect of an expanded recreational market has been on the horizon since 2022 when Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis, Ocean State residents continue to endure limited access to such products, which...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

PFAS Regulatory Landscape Continues to Shift: EPA Announces Major Actions and State PFAS Bans Grow

Last week the EPA announced a broad array of agency objectives regarding per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation. Although the agency’s announcement was sparing on details, it provides a few key indicators...more

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It’s Official, the Transfer Act will be “Sunset”

For the last 40 years, the Connecticut Transfer Act has primarily driven the remediation of contaminated property in Connecticut—this will change early next year. Currently, the Connecticut Transfer Act (Conn. Gen. Stat....more

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Significant Rule Changes Ahead for Arizona Assisted Living Facilities Providing Memory Care and Directed Care Services

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On April 8, 2024, Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2764 into law. Among other things, this law added A.R.S. § 36-405.03(A), which requires the Arizona Department of Health Services (the Department) to establish rule standards...more

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Cook County, Illinois Further Revises Mandatory Paid Leave Rules

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On April 10, 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved further revisions to the Commission on Human Rights’ regulations implementing the county’s paid leave ordinance. Many private employers will welcome these...more

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Indirect Source Rules: A New and Evolving Frontier of State and Local Vehicle Regulation

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States and cities are increasingly using their using their police power to regulate mobile source emissions. Warehouses – and the trucks that serve them – are already subject to an “indirect source rule” (ISR) in southern...more

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Colorado issues warning that direct-to-consumer shipments of malt or spirituous alcohol into Colorado are illegal

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On April 1, the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division (“LED”) issued Bulletin 25-01 Direct-to-Consumer Shipments, which states that direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) shipments of malt or spiritous alcohol into Colorado are illegal. ...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Illinois Board of Pharmacy Adopts New Licensure Requirement for Out-of-State Pharmacists-in-Charge

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Illinois Board of Pharmacy will require “out-of-state” (non-resident) pharmacies licensed or seeking licensure in Illinois to have a pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) who is licensed in Illinois....more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

New York’s Cannabis Regulations: Understanding the Amendments to Proximity Requirements and Public Convenience and Advantage Rules

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New York’s Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) amended its cannabis regulations to refine licensing criteria, adjust distance restrictions, and strengthen public convenience and advantage considerations. These amendments aim to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Massachusetts AG Issues New Regulations Targeting Junk Fees 

On March 3, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced new regulations, issued under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, aimed at curbing “junk fees” by requiring businesses to disclose total prices...more

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NYDEC Expands its Jurisdiction over Wetlands

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Expansive changes to New York’s Freshwater Wetlands Permitting Program took effect on January 1, 2025, increasing regulated freshwater wetlands. The changes came after the New York State Department of Environmental...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

New Annual Report Requirement for Pennsylvania Business Entities

On November 3, 2022, Governor Wolf signed into law Act 122 of 2022. Among the many changes made by this legislation, Act 122 created an annual reporting requirement (like that imposed by most states) for most Pennsylvania...more

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PFAS Drinking Water Standards: State-by-state Regulations - September 2024

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The regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water remains one of the primary focuses for legislatures and agencies at both the state and federal levels....more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Long Island Central Pine Barrens Land Use Plan Takes Effect July 19

On Friday, July 19, 2024, the updated Central Pine Barrens Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) goes into effect. The Central Pine Barrens Commission (Commission) adopted certain revisions to Articles IV–VI of the CLUP in April...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: California Enters the Arena of Virtual Currency Regulation

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After prolonged deliberation, California has finally decided to enter the virtual currency regulatory arena by adopting two virtual currency regulatory bills into law. The California Digital Financial Assets Law (“DFAL”),...more

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What You Need to Know: State and Federal Updates Related to COVID-19

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...On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, and Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone held a press conference on a...more

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Puerto Rico DOL Regulations to Administer the Equal Pay Program Will Take Effect on March 14, 2020

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On March 14, 2020, new Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources Regulations to administer the Equal Pay Program will come into effect.  The Regulations were enacted pursuant to Act. No. 16 of March 8, 2017, as...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Final Tax Regulations Offer More Certainty to Opportunity Zone Fund Managers and Investors

Opportunity Zone (or “OZ”) investment was hailed in 2018 and 2019 as the hottest and most innovative way of attracting significant private capital to distressed communities in the United States and its territories by offering...more

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