Lisa Gora

June 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

The NJ State League of Municipalities has issued guidance regarding municipal ordinances, and it has provided a "sample opt-out ordinance" that municipalities may adopt by August 21.

By Lisa Gora and Jordan Asch

6 minute read

April 30, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

A discussion of the decriminalization components of one of the bills that Governor Murphy signed into law. Practitioners advising clients about any aspect of cannabis have some reading and studying to do.

By Darren Gelber and Lisa Gora

8 minute read

March 18, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

With a functioning Cannabis Regulatory Commission, New Jersey is poised to activate its adult-use cannabis market. How long until this new market is open for business? For answers, we look to the licensing process timelines under CREAMMA.

By Michael F. Schaff and Lisa Gora

6 minute read

February 05, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

This article explores the microbusiness designation and its requirements as it applies to the adult use (recreational) market, and the protections favoring New Jersey residents embedded in the microbusiness designation.

By Lisa Gora and Michael F. Schaff

5 minute read

December 30, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

On Dec. 17, 2020, the State Assembly and, subsequently, the Senate, passed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (known as "S21"). Here is an overview of the legal framework established by S21.

By Lisa Gora and Michael F. Schaff

6 minute read

November 20, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Exactly how will New Jersey establish its legal recreational cannabis market? This article provides an overview of what comes next and the process for establishing the legal framework upon which this market will be defined and regulated.

By Lisa Gora and Michael F. Schaff

7 minute read

October 16, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

In a landmark appeal that could change U.S. drug policy forever, nine amicus briefs were filed with the U.S. Supreme Court demanding that the federal statute that criminalizes marijuana, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), be declared unconstitutional.

By Lisa Gora and Joshua Bauchner

6 minute read

September 18, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

This referendum, if passed, will amend the New Jersey Constitution to legalize adult-use cannabis for personal, non-medical use.

By Lisa Gora and Michael F. Schaff

5 minute read

August 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

A look at the sales tax phase-out that was an integral part of the 2019 amendments to the act.

By Lisa Gora and Michael F. Schaff

4 minute read

July 10, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

A primer on New Jersey's new Hemp Program, through which hemp growers, producers and retailers alike may capitalize on new hemp-based business opportunities in the Garden State.

By Lisa Gora and Chirali Patel

6 minute read