Legal News
New York Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation on March 31 legalizing adult-use cannabis. The bill components regarding medical cannabis, smokable hemp, municipal opt-out, and criminal justice and record expungement. The bill establishes the Office of Cannabis... more »
SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced In Congress
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the bipartisan Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would ensure that legal cannabis businesses have access to critical banking services, in... more »
New Jersey Governor Signs Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Into Law
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed bill A21 into law on Feb. 22 legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older. Back in November 2020, the voters of New Jersey... more »
Amendments Added To Proposed Cannabis Legislation In New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced 30-day amendments to his proposal to establish a comprehensive adult-use cannabis program in New York. Specifically, these amendments will detail how the $100 Million in Social Equity funding will... more »
Washington State Introduces Cannabis Compliance Consultant Team
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has introduced the Cannabis Compliance Consultant Team, dedicated to assisting and supporting the cannabis industry. The goal of the compliance consultants is to help licensees understand and comply... more »
Indiana State Senator Introduces Cannabis Legalization Bills
Indiana State Senator Karen Tallian has introduced two bills that would legalize and regulate cannabis in the state. Sen. Tallian announced the authoring of the bills, SB 87 and SB 223, on social media. "Arrests... more »
Gov. Cuomo Proposes Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a proposal to legalize and create a comprehensive system to oversee and regulate cannabis in New York as part of the 2021 State of the State. Under the Governor's proposal,... more »
FTC Cracks Down On Deceptively Marketed CBD Products
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the first law enforcement crackdown on deceptive claims in the growing market for cannabidiol (CBD) products. The FTC is taking action against six sellers of CBD-containing products for... more »
U.S. House Approves Medical Marijuana Research Act
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Medical Marijuana Research Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Andy Harris (R-MD) to address burdensome impediments to legitimate medical research. Although 99% of... more »
Montana To Accept Marijuana License Applications By October 2021
On Nov. 3, 2020, Montana voters approved initiatives regarding the sale, possession and taxation of marijuana for adults 21 and over. Per Initiative 190, the department will begin accepting applications for necessary licenses by Oct.... more »
