The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently released proposed permanent regulations to replace the temporary regulations that have been in place since April of 2017. The proposed permanent regulations would not substantially alter the medicinal cannabis market in Pennsylvania but there
In The Weeds
Exploring Developments in Cannabis Law and Business
In The Weeds, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues in the cannabis industry. The blog covers topics such as federal and state cannabis legislation, tax implications for cannabis businesses, banking and financial services challenges, licensing procedures, and compliance requirements. It highlights ongoing legislative efforts like the SAFER Banking Act, state-level regulatory updates including license lotteries and rule adoptions, and enforcement actions against unlicensed cannabis establishments. The blog serves as a resource for legal professionals, businesses, and stakeholders navigating the complex and evolving cannabis legal landscape.
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The 2020 Elections and Cannabis Bankruptcies
The 2020 U.S. Elections provided a change in presidential administrations to one that is reportedly pro-cannabis legalization, along with sweeping approval by voters in those states where legalization of cannabis was on the 2020 ballot. As such, it is predicted…
New Jersey Risks Losing Cannabis Lead With Delayed Legalization Roll Out
In November 2020, New Jersey residents voted to approve a constitutional amendment to legalize the possession and use of cannabis for persons age 21 and older and legalize the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail cannabis. By passing this amendment,…
Cannabis M&A Predictions for 2021
The cannabis industry took a step back on its merger and acquisition activity in 2020 due to some pandemic-related instability but the industry picked up where it left off by the end of the year, and we expect that trend…
CBD Wonder Ingredient or Potential Snake Oil?
On November 9th, join Fox’s Jonathan Lagarenne, Bob Nagle, Mark Yacura, and Joshua Horn in Rutgers’ CDR Workshop on CBD. Jonathan Lagarenne, Bob Nagle, and Mark Yacura will present on a panel that will provide corporate banking, employment, and investment…
Cannabis on the Ballot: Ask the New Jersey Insiders
This year, New Jersey voters will be presented with a referendum on whether to legalize cannabis for adult use. Join Fox for an interactive discussion featuring insider perspectives on the potential impact of both possible outcomes. Click the link here…
Florida Issues Regulations to Allow Sales of Edible Cannabis Products
Florida has issued regulations to permit and allow the sale of edible cannabis products. See this alert for more information.
Pennsylvania Governor Calls For Recreational Cannabis Legalization: Will More States Follow?
On August 25th, Pennsylvania’s Governor Tom Wolf called for the legalization of recreational cannabis to assist with the state’s efforts in supporting small businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Pennsylvania’s small businesses and hospitality sectors have been hit…
Similar to the IDFPR, the Illinois DOA Offers Relief to Social Equity Craft Grow, Infuser and Transporter Applicants that Hired 10 Full-Time Employees
In Illinois, many new craft grower, infuser and transporter licenses were supposed to be issued by the Department of Agriculture on July 1, 2020. But, because of COVID-19, the issuance of those licenses has been delayed until possibly September 2020.…
California Creates “First of Its Kind” Cannabis Appellation Program
In February 2020, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) released its proposed regulations for a first of its kind appellation program for cannabis cultivators. The appellation program was established through the same law that regulates California’s cannabis industry,…