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...
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...
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...
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...
Recent antitrust litigation in the cannabis and vape sectors signals intensified scrutiny of pricing practices, distribution restraints, and exclusionary conduct. Two recent cases, Redbud Roots, Inc. v. Shenzhen Smoore Technology Co., Ltd. in California and MJ’s...
Via Mondaq Licensed cannabis retailers are popping up all over New York State, making it more convenient for consumers to find a State-sanctioned establishment. Licensed cannabis retailers are popping up all over New York State, making it more convenient for consumers...