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The American Lawyer

Greenspoon Marder Hires 4 Locke Lord Cannabis Partners After Losing Chair to Holland & Hart

"With a $1+ billion market in the legal cannabis industry, Illinois has been a key focus in our strategic plan of expansion in the midwest," Greenspoon Marder co-managing director Gerry Greenspoon said in a press release.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Pullman & Comley's Stafstrom Talks Environment, Marijuana and Returning to Court

Pullman & Comley's Steven Stafstrom Jr. talked with the Connecticut Law Tribune to discuss topics ranging from commercial evictions and foreclosures, the environment and what makes his firm unique.
5 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: Clarence Thomas Blasts Federal Pot Policy | NJ v. NY on Recreational Use | Georgia Warns Cannabis

"Though Justice Thomas' statement has no formal precedential value, it nevertheless represents the most explicit statement yet from a sitting–and conservative–Supreme Court justice that questions the rationality of current federal marijuana policy," one lawyer said.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Hemp and CBD Regulation: Beyond Delta-8 THC

In his Cannabis Law column, Alex Malyshev reviews New York's soon-to-be-finalized hemp and CBD regulations and their interplay with federal guidance.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Justice Thomas Calls Federal Stance on Marijuana 'Contradictory' and 'Unstable'

"This contradictory and unstable state of affairs strains basic principles of federalism and conceals traps for the unwary," Justice Clarence Thomas wrote of the conflict between state and federal marijuana laws.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Resolving Cannabis Disputes in New York

The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, legalizing adult use of cannabis in New York, has provided a framework for the potential multi-billion dollar, highly regulated industry but passage of the bill is only the first step before growers, distributors and retailers can legally sell cannabis to consumers.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How Delta-8 Hemp Sucker Punched Legalized Marijuana

Mirroring legalized marijuana's tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-9 THC) effects, hemp derived tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC) requires no license, is readily available online and over-the-counter, and is cutting into legalized cannabis' $20 billion-plus annual revenue.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'Boon for Attorneys': Opportunities Abound as Connecticut Moves to Legalize Marijuana

Three Connecticut attorneys discuss the ramifications for fellow attorneys of marijuana law now that the state Legislature has approved recreational marijuana, a bill Gov. Ned Lamont said he'd sign.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

BREAKING: Connecticut Senate Votes to Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use

Connecticut joins its neighboring states New York and Massachusetts in legalization of cannabis.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Municipalities Face Deadline on Whether to Permit Recreational Cannabis Operations

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.
6 minute read

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