Join Damian P. Conforti, Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Hospitality Law Group, and Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Firm’s Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Practice Group, as they discuss how cannabis, THC, and hemp-derived products are transforming the hospitality industry in New Jersey and across the United States.
This video explores the complex legal landscape where federal and state cannabis laws collide, and how hospitality operators are navigating compliance risks, licensing challenges, and emerging business challenges. Damian and Josh discuss the rise of intoxicating hemp products and THC beverages, the regulatory gray areas surrounding their sale and consumption, and the potential implications for restaurants, bars, liquor license holders, and the broader hospitality industry.
Key topics include New Jersey cannabis law, hemp versus marijuana distinctions, THC beverage regulation, liquor license risks, DRAM shop liability concerns, workplace impairment rules, and the competitive impact of cannabis on alcohol consumption. The discussion also examines anticipated regulatory developments, federal hemp law sunset provisions, and what hospitality businesses should be preparing for as the industry continues to evolve.
Whether you’re a restaurant owner, bar operator, cannabis entrepreneur, hospitality executive, or legal professional, this video provides practical insights from attorneys who focus on the intersection of hospitality and cannabis law, and the business challenges created by an evolving regulatory landscape.