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Cannabis law explained by the lawyers who practise it: analysis and commentary from law firms around the world, with the Cannabis Law Journal.
State cannabis regulatory agencies occupy an unusual position in the constitutional architecture of state government: they exercise legislative, executive, and quasi-judicial powers simultaneously.
New York’s adult-use cannabis marketing and advertising rules allow retailers to offer discounts, loyalty programs and other promotions — but only if the programs are structured in a way that does not undermine New York State and…
New York’s adult-use cannabis marketing and advertising rules allow retailers to offer discounts, loyalty programs and other promotions — but only if the programs are structured in a way that does not undermine New York State and…
2026 brings cautious, steady progress in a continually evolving regulatory and commercial landscape. Stakeholders should expect ongoing change across policy, markets, compliance, and enforcement, creating both risks and…
Despite the rapid expansion of state-legal cannabis markets, the constitutional limits on how states may regulate those markets remain unsettled. One of the most significant unresolved questions is whether the Dormant Commerce…
Securities Snapshot highlights notable developments in securities law, covering litigation and enforcement matters, legislation, and regulatory guidance.
Since our 2024 update on California’s Labor Peace Agreement (“LPA”) requirement, the landscape for licensees in recreational cannabis states such as California and New York has remained murky.
The United States Supreme Court added another significant Second Amendment dispute to its 2025-26 calendar. On October 20, 2025, the Court granted certiorari in United States v. Hemani, a case that could shape the legal landscape…
What is the dormant commerce clause, and how does it relate to state cannabis programs? What have courts done with DCC cannabis lawsuits to date? What’s different about the JPH case in Oregon? What happened to the first JPH case,…
Key Updates for Cannabis Licensees, Investors, and Entrepreneurs
S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that New York’s adult-use cannabis licensing scheme, which gives “Extra Priority” to applicants (or certain relatives) with New York State marijuana convictions, is…
A federal appellate court has ruled that a New York cannabis licensing rule favoring in-state residents is unconstitutional, because it discriminates against applicants residing out-of-state. We have been tracking this case for…
Licensed cannabis retailers are popping up all over New York State, making it more convenient for consumers to find a State-sanctioned establishment.
In a pivotal decision with significant implications for tribal sovereignty and cannabis regulation, a Minnesota judge recently ruled the state may criminally prosecute tribal members for cannabis-related offenses occurring on…
[co-author: Terran Cooper] 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…
On December 19, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held oral arguments in Variscite NY Four, LLC v. New York State Cannabis Control Board, the latest front in an ongoing legal war over whether the…
Mondaq Back in our AUSA days we prosecuted many drug cases. That was a significant part of our job. The defendants were uniformly unsavory and many were violent. That being said, the mandatory minimum
Earlier this year, the DEA responded to President Biden’s directive to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
The New York Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) has promulgated interim guidance identifying how it will address changes of ownership and other license amendments.
Regulation of medical cannabis in the United States has always been a racial, moral, and political crusade, rather than a concerted effort to encourage and protect public health and safety, rooted in scientific and medical…