Dan UlloaNY Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund Problems Offers Lessons for NJ
To address access to capital for cannabis entrepreneurs, the NY Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund was established. NJ can learn from it.
Heady NJ StaffBar Association Holding NJ Cannabis Conference May 16
The Garden State Bar Association is holding its first NJ cannabis law conference and cannabis summit in Roseland, New Jersey. It will be on Tuesday, May 16th from 1 pm to 6 pm at the noted law firm of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi (CSG) PC, 105 Eisenhower Parkway in Roseland in Essex County. Jeff Chiesa was appointed […]
Virginia and New Mexico Legalize Adult-use Cannabis with Homegrow
Virginia and New Mexico have both legalized adult-use cannabis and included homegrow provisions while New Jersey did not. Governor Ralph Northam (D) signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis possession and establishing an enactment date for commercial production and retail sales. “Today, together, we celebrate an extraordinary victory for cannabis justice in the Commonwealth.” Virginia NORML Executive […]
State Regulators Including NJ Launch Cannabis Regulators Association
Nineteen state cannabis regulators announced the formation of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) today. Its goal is to help federal, state, and local jurisdictions that approved or are debating the legalization of cannabis. “The Cannabis Regulators Association will provide a much-needed forum for regulators to engage with each other. To identify and develop best practices, […]
Our Trip to the Massachusetts Cannabis Market II
After an initial exam of three Massachusetts dispensaries, it seemed good to examine other aspects of the Massachusetts cannabis market. When you’re buying a legitimate product that comes labeled rather than a random paper bag, you get to be more particular. Legitimate cannabis was smoother than cannabis purchased in the underground market. I call my […]
Kevin Smith Pushes Digital Signatures for CA Cannabis Petition
Noted indie filmmaker Kevin Smith is spearheading a motion to allow signatures for a cannabis ballot initiative this year in California. Smith and his longtime collaborator Jason Mewes made a video imploring California officials to accept digital signatures. Traditional petition signature gathering cannot be done due to the widespread shutdowns and bans on public gatherings […]
Cannabis Legalization Implemented in Illinois on New Year’s Day
As of January 1, 2020, the purchase and consumption of adult-use cannabis are legal in the state of Illinois. Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton was one of the first customers to purchase cannabis at the Sunnyside Lakeview dispensary. It was the first time a Lt. Governor publicly purchased cannabis. Passage of cannabis reform was a […]
Bryan WDemocrats Endorse NY Cannabis Legalization
The New York Democratic Party is officially endorsing the NY cannabis legalization efforts in the state. This comes at a time that New Jersey is expected to legalize marijuana for adult use. But it has not made any specific moves nor acted on any legislation. “The New York State Democratic Committee supports the legalization of […]
Murphy Unshaken By Feds, Will Move NJ Weed Legalization
Governor-elect Phil Murphy (D) is unshaken by federal opposition to cannabis and will move forward with his plan for NJ weed legalization.
