As New Jersey remains in a holding pattern, the Empire State has made a revitalized push in the race toward legalization. In his annual budget address last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo formally unveiled New York State’s plans for a “first-in-nation”
Cannabis Law
The Cannabis Law blog published by Cole Schotz P.C. focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues surrounding the cannabis industry, particularly in New York and New Jersey. It covers topics such as licensing for adult-use cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, and processors, social equity programs, conditional licenses for justice-involved applicants, and the evolving legal landscape for cannabis retail and delivery. The blog also addresses employment law implications related to cannabis use, state-specific regulatory compliance, and the intersection of cannabis with other industries like food delivery. It provides updates on legislative changes, administrative rules, and practical guidance for businesses and individuals navigating cannabis law.
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Cannabis in the Workplace: How the Decriminalization of Medical Cannabis has Impacted New Jersey Employers
The legalization of medical cannabis under New Jersey’s Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana Act (“CUMMA”), and Governor Phil Murphy’s recent expansion of the program, has created many questions for employers in adapting to the changing legal landscape. With the impending…
BREAKING!! One Step Closer for New Jersey Cannabis Legalization
After waiting months for word on cannabis legalization talks in New Jersey, budgetary committees from both the state Senate and Assembly approved the New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Act (“Act”), thus, paving the way for the New Jersey Legislature to…
United Cannabis Corp. v. Pure Hemp Collective Inc. – Why The (Cannabis) World Is Watching
We have received an unusually high number of inquiries from clients and commentators concerning the patent infringement action filed by United Cannabis Corporation (UCANN) against Pure Hemp Collective Inc. late last month. (See United Cannabis Corp. v. Pure Hemp Collective…
A Stark Reminder for Companies Involved in Cannabis Industry: Noncompliance with State Law Could Lead to Federal Prosecution
In a recent decision, United States v. Gilmore, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reinforced the importance of complying with drug laws for doing business in the Cannabis industry. In Gilmore, hunters provided a tip to…
As a Landlord, Are You Really Insured?: Denial of Insurance Coverage for Cannabis Cultivating Operation Upheld
A Sixth Circuit appeal from a Michigan court ruling may prove troublesome for property owners in the cannabis industry. If the Sixth Circuit affirms the lower court’s decision, it would set a precedent whereby a landlord may be denied insurance…
ALERT!! New Jersey Calls for New Applications for Cannabis Alternative Treatment Centers
Since 5 new medical conditions were added to the list of conditions available for treatment with medical marijuana in the March 2018 Executive Order 6 Report, over 7,000 new patients have been added to the patient pool. Due to…
Demand Fuels Progress: New Jersey’s Proposed Medical Marijuana Bill
In the wake of Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 6 and subsequent issuance by the New Jersey Department of Health (the “Department”) of its report on the expansion of the State’s medical marijuana program, prospective New Jersey patients continue to…
Garden State Cultivates Industrial Hemp Growth
As the State of New Jersey continues to evaluate the expansion of current legislation related to medicinal use cannabis and the legalization of recreational cannabis, proposed legislation advancing in the New Jersey legislature has set its sights on marijuana’s less…
Room for Growth in New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program
On March 23, 2018, in response to Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 6 which directed the New Jersey Department of Health (“Department”) to review New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program (the “Medical Marijuana Program” or “Program”), the Department issued its report focusing…