Massachusetts Opens Recreational Cannabis Licensing

Massachusetts Opens Recreational Cannabis Licensing

On April 2nd, the Massachusetts Cannabis Commission opened its licensing application process for cannabis businesses, marking Massachusetts’ official entry into the legal cannabis industry. Despite the relatively strict criteria that applicants must meet in order to...
Andrew Sacks: Cannabis Dispensary 1000 Foot Rule In Pennsylvania

Andrew Sacks: Cannabis Dispensary 1000 Foot Rule In Pennsylvania

Originally Published In The Philadelphia Enquirer Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/medical-marijuana-daycare-school-philadelphia-city-council-opinion-20180403.html by Andrew B. Sacks, For the Inquirer As one of the first lawyers in Pennsylvania...
“Is Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Program Constitutional ?”

“Is Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Program Constitutional ?”

Authored By: Chris Nani On June 8, 2016, the Ohio General Assembly passed the medical marijuana program under § 3796. The bill originally did not have enough votes to pass in the house. Representative Dan Ramos bargained with minority members and secured enough votes...
Cannabis Companies and State Trademarks: A Match Made in Heaven

Cannabis Companies and State Trademarks: A Match Made in Heaven

Authored By: Matthew Miller As most business owners know, having protection over one’s brand is important, and trademarks are a popular way of protecting that brand. For many years, having federal trademark protection was the “gold standard” of trademark protection....