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July 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Legal Cannabis in New Jersey—Core Developments and What to Expect Next

"Some of the issues identified are unique to New Jersey's approach to creating this new marketplace and others are endemic to the bipolar nature of cannabis in the country," writes Charles Gormally.

By Charles Gormally

9 minute read

July 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

How Will Cannabis Rescheduling Affect Federal Trademarks?

"There are a number of different strategies that cannabis companies can employ to obtain federal trademark registrations," writes Matthew G. Miller of Lerner David.

By Matthew G. Miller

7 minute read

July 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Navigating Local Hurdles: Challenges Facing Cannabis Applicants in New Jersey

"Navigating New Jersey's evolving cannabis regulations poses substantial challenges for businesses, primarily due to municipalities' broad authority under CREAMMA," write Mandelbaum Barrett's Joshua S. Bauchner and Natalie C. Diaz.

By Joshua S. Bauchner and Natalie C. Diaz

8 minute read

July 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Crackdown on Synthetic Cannabinoids: How New Jersey Is Trying to Curb Hemp-Derived THC Products

"Seventeen states have banned intoxicating hemp products, and seven states have implemented stringent restrictions," write Stark & Stark's Gene Markin and Dillon Collins.

By Gene Markin and Dillon Collins

6 minute read

July 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Banking on Change: How Rescheduling Cannabis Could Impact the Financial Sector

"Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III could reduce some criminal penalties and allow marijuana businesses to take federal tax deductions," write Fox Rothschild's Nikolas S. Komyati and Fruqan Mouzon.

By Nikolas S. Komyati, Fruqan Mouzon, Joanna Scotti and Wendy Xia

8 minute read

July 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Joint Effort: How Cannabis Legalization Is Shaping New Jersey's Psychedelics Legislation

"The legislative evolution from cannabis to psilocybin in New Jersey reflects a growing recognition of the need for evidence-based drug policy reform," write Guillermo Artiles and Ryan M. Magee of McCarter & English.

By Guillermo Artiles and Ryan M. Magee

9 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

CPS Workers Are Exhausted—and It's Affecting the Legal Rights of Children

Since "Child Protection Service workers ... comprise the essential frontline of the child protection system, their emotional exhaustion can quickly affect a negative domino series of consequences," write Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter.

By Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter

6 minute read

July 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report — July 15, 2024

The NJSBA's weekly report.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

9 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Law.com

Reclaiming the Narrative: The Truth About DEI

"Diverse workplaces have stronger governance, better resilience, and more effective problem-solving abilities," writes Danielle Carr, president of the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals.

By Danielle Carr

7 minute read

July 12, 2024 | Law.com

AAPI Success—Debunking the Model Minority Myth

"The narrative that Asian Americans succeed in the U.S. as a result of hard work and 'Asian' values ignores the impact of the U.S.'s selective immigration policies," writes Franklin Chou of Nelson Mullins.

By Franklin Chou

6 minute read