July 2023

Dentons (Europe) The "license" to cultivate cannabis - a European comparison 

Dentons (Europe) The “license” to cultivate cannabis – a European comparison 

With the German government coalition agreement of December 2021, the “traffic light coalition” (SPD, die Grünen and FDP) proclaimed the ...
Cultiva Law: Idahoans Travel to Oregon for Cannabis

Cultiva Law: Idahoans Travel to Oregon for Cannabis

Although this country is called the United States of America, each individual state is far from united when it comes ...
Dentons: Best Practices For Cannabis Cos. Managing A Product Recall

Dentons: Best Practices For Cannabis Cos. Managing A Product Recall

Cannabis market researcher BDSA estimated state legal adult-use and medical sales of cannabis in the U.S. to be $25 billion ...
Dentons: Cannabis Cos. Must Brace For More Mislabeling Class Actions

Dentons: Cannabis Cos. Must Brace For More Mislabeling Class Actions

The plaintiffs bar has set its sights on cannabis companies, recently hitting them with consumer class actions alleging that labels ...
Cultiva Law:  Oregon Won't Issue Cannabis Licenses To Companies With Back Taxes

Cultiva Law: Oregon Won’t Issue Cannabis Licenses To Companies With Back Taxes

Despite being the fourth state to legalize recreational cannabis nearly a decade ago by now, Oregon has seen major issues ...
Rod Kight - Kight On Cannabis: THCA & the DEA,  Rod Breaks Down The Latest News

Rod Kight – Kight On Cannabis: THCA & the DEA, Rod Breaks Down The Latest News

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a letter on June 9, 2023 in response to a request about information ...
Jen  Reise -  Kight On Cannabis: Minnesota Passes Full Legalization (with a twist of hemp-derived THC)

Jen Reise – Kight On Cannabis: Minnesota Passes Full Legalization (with a twist of hemp-derived THC)

Gov. Walz signed the bill into law at the end of May, and we are off to the races! Possession ...
Brooke Melissa Hoffner, Esq.  -  Hollyweed: Using Right of Publicity for Cannabis Brand Protection

Brooke Melissa Hoffner, Esq. – Hollyweed: Using Right of Publicity for Cannabis Brand Protection

The growing legalization of cannabis in the United States presents a problem—how can cannabis products obtain brand protection?  Because of ...
Tami L. Wahl: High tax rates are not a foregone conclusion. A fresh lens for a burgeoning industry. 

Tami L. Wahl: High tax rates are not a foregone conclusion. A fresh lens for a burgeoning industry. 

As cannabis-related discussions on the Hill gain momentum and interest, a cautionary note for stakeholders is to avoid reactionary concessions ...
mcglinchey: Cannabis Creditors Face Receivership in Oregon

mcglinchey: Cannabis Creditors Face Receivership in Oregon

It is no secret that cannabis businesses and owners remain largely barred from taking advantage of federal bankruptcy protections, leaving distressed marijuana businesses with ...
mcglinchey: The Long and Winding Road to Adult-Use Cannabis in Ohio: An Update

mcglinchey: The Long and Winding Road to Adult-Use Cannabis in Ohio: An Update

While the Ohio Legislature’s May 3, 2023, deadline to put forth adult-use legislation to avoid a ballot initiative went up ...
mcglinchey: Federal Legalization of Marijuana May Be Closer Than You Think

mcglinchey: Federal Legalization of Marijuana May Be Closer Than You Think

According to reporting from Kyle Jaegar of Marijuana Moment, the federal government aims to finish its review of marijuana’s current legal ...
mcglinchey: Contamination, PFAS, and the Cannabis Industry

mcglinchey: Contamination, PFAS, and the Cannabis Industry

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of man-made chemicals used in various industries, such as food packaging, cosmetics, ...
Silk Legal: The fat lady has sung: the state of Cannabis in post-election Thailand

Silk Legal: The fat lady has sung: the state of Cannabis in post-election Thailand

In the aftermath of the May 14 general election in Thailand, the progressive Move Forward Party has emerged as the ...
Lawrence Stephens: Medical Cannabis Regulation

Lawrence Stephens: Medical Cannabis Regulation

Despite the Government’s legalisation of medicinal cannabis in November 2018, patient access remains shocking half a decade later, to the ...
Jake P. Kelinson, Esq:  Embracing the Future: New Jersey's Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Jake P. Kelinson, Esq: Embracing the Future: New Jersey’s Cannabis Consumption Lounges

As New Jersey forges ahead in its progressive stance on cannabis legalization, a promising development has emerged with the proposal ...
Burns Levinson: Cannabis: 2023 Mid-Year Report

Burns Levinson: Cannabis: 2023 Mid-Year Report

You’ve heard it before. The cannabis industry is going through a shakeup, and to no one’s surprise, 2023 is off ...
Duane Morris: D.C. Superior Court Rules In Favor of Plaintiff in Landmark Case—Finds Neighbor’s Cannabis Smoke To Be a Private Nuisance

Duane Morris: D.C. Superior Court Rules In Favor of Plaintiff in Landmark Case—Finds Neighbor’s Cannabis Smoke To Be a Private Nuisance

The District of Columbia (D.C.) Superior Court has ruled in favor of a homeowner who has long complained that her ...
Harris Bricken: Florida Supreme Court Weighs Adult-Use Cannabis Measure

Harris Bricken: Florida Supreme Court Weighs Adult-Use Cannabis Measure

The Florida Supreme Court will consider the legality of an initiative to get adult-use cannabis legalization on the 2024 ballot. Per Florida ...
Dykema: Cannabis Continues to Demonstrate Major Differences Between State and Federal Law

Dykema: Cannabis Continues to Demonstrate Major Differences Between State and Federal Law

While more and more states move to legalize various uses of cannabis, a recent decision on an application for U.S ...
Husch Blackwell: Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies (Part 1)

Husch Blackwell: Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Cannabis Companies (Part 1)

The problems facing the cannabis industry arising from its ongoing status as a federally illegal enterprise are numerous and well ...
Littler: Federal Court Holds That Employees Cannot File Private Lawsuits Against Their Employers Under New Jersey Cannabis Law

Littler: Federal Court Holds That Employees Cannot File Private Lawsuits Against Their Employers Under New Jersey Cannabis Law

In a case of first impression, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey found the New Jersey Cannabis ...
Wilentz: United States: Cannabis Business Deductions Permitted At The New Jersey State Level

Wilentz: United States: Cannabis Business Deductions Permitted At The New Jersey State Level

Even though New Jersey has legalized the regulated sale, recreational use and possession of cannabis for adults 21 years and ...
Perkins Coie:  New York State Initiates Interagency Enforcement Actions Against Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses

Perkins Coie: New York State Initiates Interagency Enforcement Actions Against Unlicensed Cannabis Businesses

On June 8, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced a crackdown on sales by unlicensed cannabis sellers, which could face fines of ...
Cole Schotz P.C: Recent Case Highlights Risks for New Jersey Employers When Terminating Employees for Cannabis Use

Cole Schotz P.C: Recent Case Highlights Risks for New Jersey Employers When Terminating Employees for Cannabis Use

On April 25, 2023, in Henson v. Daimler Truck North America LLC, Civil Case No. 22-cv-6479 (RBK/MJS), United States District Judge ...
Seyfarth: Indica and IP – A Series on the Intersection of Cannabis and Intellectual Property

Seyfarth: Indica and IP – A Series on the Intersection of Cannabis and Intellectual Property

If state law permits the sale of the goods, then shouldn’t NCG be able to protect their branding in connection ...
McGuire Woods:  California Protects Employees Who Use Recreational Cannabis and Limits Drug Tests

McGuire Woods: California Protects Employees Who Use Recreational Cannabis and Limits Drug Tests

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, California law will restrict employers from using traditional drug tests to test for cannabis use. California ...
Emerge Law Group: Urgent Oregon Cannabis Industry Update  (OLCC - Tax)

Emerge Law Group: Urgent Oregon Cannabis Industry Update (OLCC – Tax)

OLCC is set to enact a temporary emergency tax compliance rule for cannabis retailers at the Commission’s June 15 meeting.  ...
Harris Bricken: Black Farmer Cannabis Bill Passed in Florida

Harris Bricken: Black Farmer Cannabis Bill Passed in Florida

Black farmers in Florida stand to benefit from a medical cannabis bill passed in the waning days of the state legislature’s 2023 ...
Jackson Lewis: Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Protects Off-Duty Use

Jackson Lewis: Minnesota Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Protects Off-Duty Use

Under a new Minnesota law legalizing recreational marijuana, beginning August 1, 2023, individuals 21 years of age or older may possess or ...
Fox Rothschild: Delaware Legalizes Recreational Cannabis: What You Need To Know

Fox Rothschild: Delaware Legalizes Recreational Cannabis: What You Need To Know

The “First State” recently became the 22nd in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana.. The Delaware General Assembly in March, ...
Manzuri Law: City of Los Angeles Implements Sweeping Changes to Cannabis Licensing in Unanimous Council Vote, Here are Four Key Amendments to Lookout For

Manzuri Law: City of Los Angeles Implements Sweeping Changes to Cannabis Licensing in Unanimous Council Vote, Here are Four Key Amendments to Lookout For

Recently, theLos Angeles City Councilpassed an ordinance into law that brings sweeping changes to the City’s commercial cannabis industry. The ...
Goodwin Law: A Mini-Green Wave? Two More States Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Goodwin Law: A Mini-Green Wave? Two More States Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Over the past month, both Delaware and Minnesota have legalized adult-use cannabis. They are the first two states to legalize ...

Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers

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Author Bios

Canada
Matt Maurer – Minden Gross
Jeff Hergot – Wildboer Dellelce LLP

Costa Rica
Tim Morales – The Cannabis Industry Association Costa Rica

Nicaragua
Elvin Rodríguez Fabilena

USA

General
Julie Godard
Carl L Rowley -Thompson Coburn LLP

Arizona
Jerry Chesler – Chesler Consulting

California
Ian Stewart – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Otis Felder – Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Lance Rogers – Greenspoon Marder – San Diego
Jessica McElfresh -McElfresh Law – San Diego
Tracy Gallegos – Partner – Fox Rothschild

Colorado
Adam Detsky – Knight Nicastro
Dave Rodman – Dave Rodman Law Group
Peter Fendel – CMR Real Estate Network
Nate Reed – CMR Real Estate Network

Florida
Matthew Ginder – Greenspoon Marder
David C. Kotler – Cohen Kotler

Illinois
William Bogot – Fox Rothschild

Massachusetts
Valerio Romano, Attorney – VGR Law Firm, PC

Nevada
Neal Gidvani – Snr Assoc: Greenspoon Marder
Phillip Silvestri – Snr Assoc: Greenspoon Marder

Tracy Gallegos – Associate Fox Rothschild

New Jersey

Matthew G. Miller – MG Miller Intellectual Property Law LLC
Daniel T. McKillop – Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

New York
Gregory J. Ryan, Esq. Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
Tim Nolen Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Oregon
Paul Loney & Kristie Cromwell – Loney Law Group
William Stewart – Half Baked Labs

Pennsylvania
Andrew B. Sacks – Managing Partner Sacks Weston Diamond
William Roark – Principal Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin
Joshua Horn – Partner Fox Rothschild

Washington DC
Teddy Eynon – Partner Fox Rothschild