Insights

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”) announced that applications for the Cannabis Business Development (“CBD”) Grant Program will officially open on Thursday, November 13,... Read More >

Introduction: A Perfect Storm for Cyber Risk The legal cannabis and hemp industries has become one of the most data-rich, compliance-heavy, and rapidly digitizing sectors in the U.S. Growers,... Read More >

The United States Supreme Court added another significant Second Amendment dispute to its 2025-26 calendar. On October 20, 2025, the Court granted certiorari in United States v. Hemani, a case that... Read More >

On September 15, 2025, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the launch of a $15 million pilot loan program to support the state's expanding recreational cannabis industry.... Read More >

We built this mini-magazine for the growers, retailers, manufacturers, processors, investors, and everyday innovators who keep this industry moving—even when the rules change mid-game. If you’ve... Read More >

In their recent piece for the New York Law Journal, Joshua S. Bauchner and Natalie C. Diaz pose a compelling question: Is New York’s cannabis program making real progress — or is it stuck in... Read More >

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“NJEDA”) is preparing to launch the Cannabis Business Development (“CBD”) Grant program later this fall (date to be announced). This program is... Read More >

On August 15, 2025, a coalition of 12 licensed cannabis dispensaries—including Conbud, The Cannabis Place, and Housing Works Cannabis Co.—filed suit against the New York State Office of Cannabis... Read More >

In a pivotal ruling issued on August 12, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a lower court decision and held that portions of New York’s cannabis licensing... Read More >