Cannabis Law

Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Cannabis Law practice group regularly provides content on the emerging legal cannabis industry in New Jersey and then innumerable potential opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses. Our content provides insight on the unique complexities, including the conflict between Federal and state cannabis laws, the intricacies of cannabis laws passed by the individual states, and the rights and obligations of businesses that interface with legal cannabis industry members.

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New Jersey Legislature Also Advances Medical Cannabis Bills

New Jersey Legislature is Advancing Legislation to Significantly Expand the State’s Medical Marijuana Program While recreational cannabis generated most of the headlines, the New Jersey Legislature is also advancing legislation to significantly expand the state’s medical marijuana program. On November 26, three legislative committees approved a Senate substitute bill combining key provisions of Senate Bill […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 11, 2018

New Jersey

NYSSCPA 2018 Cannabis Conference December 11

Cannabis Attorney Daniel T. McKillop To Appear At New York State Society of CPAs 2018 Cannabis Conference Next Tuesday, December 11, Daniel T. McKillop, Chair of Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Cannabis Law practice group, will be featured on a panel at the 2018 Cannabis Conference in New York City. The conference, hosted by The New York State […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

December 7, 2018

New Jersey Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Clears Major Hurdle

On November 26, the New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and Assembly Appropriations Committee approved the latest version of Senate Bill 2703, which would legalize the possession and non-medical personal use of cannabis for people age 21 and older.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 27, 2018

New Jersey

Industrial Hemp Farming Poised for Growth Under New New Jersey Hemp Law

While cannabis advocates may still be waiting for the state to legalize recreational marijuana, Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed an important cannabis bill clearing the way for growers to cultivate its less controversial “cousin.” Under Assembly Bill 1330, which was signed into law by Governor Murphy last week, license holders will be able to plant, grow, harvest, possess, process, distribute, buy, or sell industrial hemp within the state.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 26, 2018

New Jersey

New Jersey ATCs Can Now Post Medical Marijuana Prices

As the medical marijuana industry in New Jersey expands and becomes more competitive, dispensaries will be able to post their prices. The New Jersey Department of Health recently announced that the state’s six existing Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) can now publicly list medical marijuana prices on their websites and social media accounts.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 30, 2018

New Jersey

Ten Things to Know About Industrial Hemp in New Jersey

While marijuana gets all the headlines, a bill to legalize industrial hemp passed the New Jersey Legislature and is now awaiting action by Gov. Phil Murphy. Under Assembly Bill 1330, license holders would be able to plant, grow, harvest, possess, process, distribute, buy, or sell industrial hemp within the state.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 23, 2018

New Jersey

12 Key Takeaways From Latest Cannabis Legalization Bill

Below is a brief summary of certain highlights within the latest version of Senate Bill 2703, the cannabis legalization bill sponsored by Senator Scutari and Senator Sweeney, as revised by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee:

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 20, 2018

7 Takeaways from Latest New Jersey Marijuana Bills

After months of debate, marijuana legalization is so close you can almost smell it. New Jersey lawmakers are currently working to finalize the medical marijuana program expansion bill and the adult-use legalization bill, which will be introduced as a package deal. According to Sen. Steve Sweeney, a vote will hopefully take place later this month.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 13, 2018

Court Dismisses NJ Medical Marijuana Patient’s Disability Lawsuit

Courts Continue to Send Mixed Signals Regarding the Use of Medical Cannabis in the Workplace as a Medical Cannabis Patient’s Disability Lawsuit was Recently Dismissed Courts continue to send mixed signals to employers and employees regarding the use of medical cannabis in the workplace. In Cotto v. Ardagh Glass Packaging, Inc., a federal judge ruled […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 7, 2018

First Cannabis Patent Infringement Lawsuit Filed

Protecting intellectual property can be challenging for cannabis businesses. While patent law is one area where protection is available, the first patent infringement lawsuit involving cannabis was just recently filed.

Author: Jason A. LaBerteaux

August 21, 2018

STATES Act Would Protect New Jersey’s Legalized Cannabis Industry

On June 7, 2018, a bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced the "Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act" (STATES Act). The proposed legislation (S. 3032; H.R. 6043) amends the CSA to exempt marijuana legalized at the state level.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 17, 2018

New Jersey

Why setting up an LLC to run a Cannabis Business May Not Be Tax Wise

When forming any type of New Jersey business, choosing the proper legal structure is one of the most important decisions you will make. The choice is even more challenging for New Jersey cannabis businesses, which still face a number of legal uncertainties under both federal and state law.

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

August 13, 2018

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