Advice for Cannabis Entrepreneurs Offered on JC Tech Meet-up Webinar
A virtual webinar on the industry’s nuances for cannabis entrepreneurs was held last night by the Jersey City Tech Meet-up. The speakers included noted attorney Jessica Gonzalez, Mike Zaytsev of High NY, Ken Starlin, a growing and marketing consultant, and Teresa Kearney of Panacea Payroll. It was moderated by Ben Yurcisin, who runs the group. […]
NJ Cannabis Nonprofit CERI Grows with New Leaders Joining
Leaders in medicine, government, and philanthropy have joined the leadership of the Cannabis Education and Research Institute (CERI). CERI, a non-profit organization, works to improve the accessibility of medicinal cannabis and supports unbiased, evidence-based research for consumers, clinicians, payers, and policymakers. Peter F. Cammarano and Dr. Fikry W. Isaac are joining CERI’s Board of Trustees, […]
NJ Senate Democrats Hold Virtual Legalization Forum with Advocates
With legalization and decriminalization stalled, NJ Senate Democrats held a virtual forum on cannabis legalization with advocates. State Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-Gloucester) moderated the legalization forum with cannabis sponsor Judiciary Chair Nick Scutari (D-Union), and Sandra Cunningham (D-Hudson). The other panelists were NJ NAACP Political Action Chair R. Todd Edwards, Latino Action Network President […]
2018 Dispensary Lawsuit Won by Applicants
The 2018 dispensary lawsuit regarding the six medical cannabis licenses granted by the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) has been won by the applicants who brought the suit. “Numerous indisputable anomalies in the scoring of the appellants’ applications prevent us from having sufficient confidence in the process adopted by the Department or its results for […]
Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference Held Virtually
Due to COVID, nearly all conferences have been canceled this year. However, thanks to virtual conference organizers like We & Goliath, the show can still go on for many of the industry’s biggest events. This includes The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur conference that was held this weekend. Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Virtual Conference The Real Cannabis Entrepreneur […]
Negotiating the Details of Legal NJ Cannabis Sales
The Judiciary and Budget Committees in both chambers of the legislature have passed legal NJ cannabis bills. But they have differences that need to be reconciled before the bill can be signed into law. Thus, while the legislature initially scheduled the final vote for tomorrow, it has since been postponed. Decriminalization hit a similar snag […]
Legal Cannabis Legislation Passes Senate Appropriations Committee
The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the legal cannabis bill S. 21 introduced by Nick Scutari. Due to its amendments, it contains language different than A. 21. Appropriations Chair Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) said that because the legal cannabis bills S. 21 and A. 21 are different, further negotiation is necessary before a final vote can take […]
NJ Adult-use Enabling Legislation Hearing Tomorrow While Decriminalization Stalled
While decriminalization has stalled, the Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing on the enabling legislation is tomorrow. “We’re doing our best to make it equitable,” said Assemblyman Joe Danielson (D-Somerset, Middlesex) regarding S. 21 and A. 21. Danielson is a primary sponsor of the enabling legislation along with Assembly members Annette Quijano (D-Union,) Jamel Holley […]
New Jersey Cannabis Discussed at CWC Virtual Conference
New Jersey cannabis was discussed several times at the virtual Cannabis World Congress (CWC) Expo Insider conference, which opened today. NORML Leader Makes Opening Remarks National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Founder and Legal Counsel Keith Stroup kicked off the conference. He noted soon after its founding, Oregon and ten other states […]
Cannabis Decriminalization Passes NJ Senate But Not Assembly
Cannabis decriminalization passed the New Jersey State Senate today but not the Assembly, which still needs to pass the bill. Magic Mushrooms made an appearance too. It passed the State Senate 29 to 4. However, it was disappointing the Assembly did not vote on which they still need to do before Governor Phil Murphy can […]
Virtual Cannabis World Congress Features NJ Leaders Tomorrow
The Cannabis World Congress Business Expo (CWCBE) is holding their virtual conference this week and has many New Jersey cannabis leaders and ties. “We’ve been in Paramus in New Jersey for a very long time,” said CWC CEO Greg Marco regarding the company. He noted their company previously hosted franchising and computer tradeshows. Paramus is […]
NJWeedman’s Biz and Ron Rice Push for Social Justice
Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion’s cannabis business is petitioning for legitimacy. Ron Rice is pushing a racial impact study to see how legalization would affect minorities. The petition was written by Debi Madaio, a co-owner of “NJWeedman’s Joint,” their café, temple, and dispensary with NJWeedman across from Trenton City Hall. It was launched four days ago. The […]