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Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving hemp farmers the green light to grow cannabis for the adult-use cannabis market. Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving […]

Telehealth has become more commonplace in response to COVID-19… Medical marijuana may now be prescribed in New Jersey via telemedicine. The regulatory change, which was prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to further increase the number of patients participating in the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program. COVID-19 and Telehealth Telehealth has become more […]

The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled that because marijuana remains illegal under federal law, cannabis businesses are prohibited from deducting business expenses pursuant to Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled that because marijuana remains illegal under federal law cannabis businesses are prohibited from deducting business expenses pursuant to […]

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signed Legislation Which Further Decriminalizes Marijuana in the State of New York – A Significant Step Towards Legalization Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation further decriminalizing marijuana in the State of New York. While the new law does not legalize recreational cannabis, it is a significant step towards full legalization. Like New […]

Advocates for adult-use are hopeful that two recently introduced bills will help reignite momentum for legal cannabis in New Jersey.

In supporting the legalization of marijuana in New Jersey, Governor-elect Phil Murphy is not focused solely on the potential revenue the cannabis industry could generate for the state. Rather, he is also a vocal proponent of decriminalizing the drug as a means to promote social justice. “The criminalization of marijuana has only served to clog […]

A medical cannabis dispensary in Colorado is asking the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for immunity from federal drug prosecution before providing documents requested in a tax audit. The case highlights that the existing conflict between state and federal law can cause serious legal issues for New Jersey cannabis businesses.

Gov Phil Murphy Signs Executive Order Calling For Expansion of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program Gov. Phil Murphy recently addressed a campaign promise to make New Jersey more cannabis-friendly by signing an executive order requiring a review and expansion of the State’s medical marijuana program. NJ Medical Marijuana Program In 2010, New Jersey legalized medical […]

As Lawmakers & Public Health Officials Grapple With How Best to Combat the Opioid Crisis, Medical Marijuana is Emerging as a Safer Tool to Manage Pain The deadly opioid epidemic shows no signs of slowing down, despite the widespread attention it is finally receiving. At least 1,901 people died from opioid overdoses in New Jersey […]

New Jersey Lawmakers Wasted No Time Reintroducing Three Bills To Legalize Recreational Cannabis in the State New Jersey lawmakers wasted no time, already reintroducing three marijuana legalization bills in the new legislative session. The legislation has a much greater likelihood of passage with Gov. Phil Murphy in office. Sen. Scutari Reintroduces Comprehensive Recreational Cannabis Bill […]

NJ Businesses May Not Yet Apply For a Recreational Use Marijuana Dispensary License, However, It Is Not Too Soon To Prepare For the Process New Jersey businesses may not yet apply for a recreational use marijuana dispensary license. However, it is not too soon to start preparing for the process. Sen. Nicolas Scutari’s proposed legislation […]

Last Week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinded the Cole Memo – What Could This Mean For Cannabis Industry? Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made it very clear that he does not approve of the growing cannabis industry. Until last week, it was unclear what he planned to do about it. On January 4, 2018, Sessions […]