Harris Beach Murtha: Federal Court Rules NY Cannabis Licensing Preference for In-State Convictions is Unconstitutional
On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that New York’s adult-use cannabis licensing scheme, which gives “Extra Priority” to applicants (or certain relatives) with New York State marijuana convictions, is unconstitutional under the...
Harris Sliwoski: Federal Appeals Court Rejects Preferences for In-State Cannabis Applicants
A federal appellate court has ruled that a New York cannabis licensing rule favoring in-state residents is unconstitutional, because it discriminates against applicants residing out-of-state. We have been tracking this case for the past couple of years — see our prior...
Vorys: From Seed to Strategy: Intellectual Property Protection for Cannabis Brands
Jabari Shaw Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP The cannabis industry has experienced consistent growth over recent years, leading to substantial investment and an increase in the industry’s commercial relevance. This momentum shows no signs of slowing down, as states...
CDLA: Medicinal Cannabis Laws in Australia
Australia’s State and Territories each have their own laws regulating access to it and the imposition of penalties. The laws on medicinal cannabis in Australia is not straight forward. Medicinal cannabis’s regulatory framework extends to both Federal, State and...
Oagletree Deakins: New Jersey Lawmakers Mull Stronger Labor Protections for Cannabis Industry Workers
August 7, 2025By Michael J. Riccobono and Zachary V. Zagger New Jersey lawmakers recently advanced a bill that would expand labor protections for workers in the cannabis industry. If enacted, the measure—which provides stronger union organizing rights, protections for...Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers
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