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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’s Proposed Recreational Cannabis Licensing Framework

Now that New Jersey voters have approved legalizing recreational marijuana, the cannabis industry is closely watching how the New Jersey Legislature plans to regulate it... Now that New Jersey voters have approved legalizing recreational marijuana, the cannabis industry is closely watching how the New Jersey Legislature plans to regulate it. On November 5, the “Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 16, 2020

New Jersey

NJ Voters Approve Adult-Use Cannabis: The Path Forward

New Jersey voters have overwhelmingly approved a referendum to legalize an adult-use marijuana market. As of January 1, 2021, the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana and the personal possession and use of marijuana by persons age 21 and older will be legal, provided such actions are conducted in compliance with coming legislation and […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 5, 2020

New Jersey

House Poised to Vote on Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill

Lawmakers poised to vote on the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana on the federal level… The U.S. House of Representatives could make history this month, with lawmakers poised to vote on the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, which would legalize marijuana on the federal level. House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler introduced H.R. […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 16, 2020

Marijuana Legalization

DEA Issues Interim Final Rules Regulating Hemp

On August 21, 2020, the U.S. DEA proposed its much-anticipated Interim Final Rule regarding hemp… On August 21, 2020, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) proposed its much-anticipated Interim Final Rule regarding hemp. The rule was mandated under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill), which legalized hemp under federal law. According […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 11, 2020

The SEC is Increasing Scrutiny of the Cannabis Industry

The SEC appears to be stepping up scrutiny of the cannabis industry’s financial reporting and disclosures in connection with the purchase and sale of securities... With cannabis companies already facing a long list of regulatory challenges, it is time to add another SEC fraud complaint to the expanding list. The SEC appears to be stepping […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 24, 2020

Securities

Cannabis Companies and Celebrity Endorsements – What Not to Do

While celebrity endorsements can help cannabis companies stand out from the competition, it’s important to do it the right way… While celebrity endorsements can help cannabis companies stand out from the competition, it’s important to do it the right way. Actor Clint Eastwood recently sued three CBD companies that published online articles falsely claiming that […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 20, 2020

Medical Marijuana May Now Be Prescribed Via Telemedicine in New Jersey

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 […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 14, 2020

FTC Files Enforcement Action Against CBD Company Making COVID-19 Claims

FTC recently filed an enforcement action against Whole Leaf Organics over claims its that CBD products treat cancer and prevent/reduce the risk of COVID-19… The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) isn’t the only regulator policing the health claims made by cannabis companies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed an enforcement action against Whole […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 28, 2020

Key Takeaways from the FDA’s Review of CBD Products for Mislabeling and Adulteration

FDA recently sent an overdue report to Congress regarding its review of CBD products for mislabeling and adulteration… The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent an overdue report to Congress regarding its review of cannabidiol (CBD) products for mislabeling and adulteration. The FDA report revealed that mislabeling and adulteration are not widespread, it did […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 27, 2020

NJ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries To Start Home Delivery Soon

Medical marijuana alternative treatment centers (ATCs) can deliver cannabis to patients and their caregivers under a new waiver granted by the New Jersey Department of Public Health (NJDOH). According to the agency, the waiver aims to ensure qualifying patients acquire medicinal marijuana safely and reduce trips to ATCs during the state’s COVID-19 response. “The Department […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 30, 2020

Understanding How the USPTO’s Examination Guide for Cannabis Marks Impacts CBD Products

While the USPTO updated its cannabis trademark guidance in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, it didn’t give the green light to all CBD-related trademarks… While the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) updated its cannabis trademark guidance in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, it didn’t give the green light to all […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 23, 2020

How NJ Supreme Court Decision Impacts Employee Use of Medical Cannabis

New Jersey employers can’t fire workers for using medical cannabis outside of the workplace New Jersey employers can’t fire workers for using medical cannabis outside of the workplace, according to a recent decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The court’s decision in Justin Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings, Inc. will allow a fired […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

April 29, 2020

New Jersey

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