Creation of Unauthorized CAURD Licensing Category Has Delayed or Denied Licenses for Hundreds of Qualified Applicants On August 2, 2023, a complaint was filed in the New York Supreme Court seeking to reverse the state’s regression from bureaucratic oversight to bureaucratic overreach regarding the regulation of its adult-use cannabis market.
During a contentious assembly late last month, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) approved emergency regulations limiting the amount of THC allowed in products containing potentially intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids and banning some cannabinoids altogether. Under the approved regulations, edible products must have a 15-to-1 ratio of CBD to THC and
As one of today’s most rapidly evolving industries, lawyers in the cannabis space must be experienced in licensing, operations, and employment issues, including drug testing. These issues vary by state, and navigating the legal landscape can be challenging. Led by shareholder Joshua S. Bauchner, the attorneys in our Controlled Substances and
Beginning September 27, 2023, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Committee (“CRC”) will open three new adult-use cannabis license categories- Wholesaler, Delivery, and Distribution- in the Garden State. Ansell Law remains prepared to assist clients seeking to secure one of these new license types as opportunities in this exciting industry develop.
By Joshua S. Bauchner – With most Americans now living in states that have legalized adult-use cannabis, the federal foot-dragging on the removal of cannabis from the list of Schedule I controlled substances is more unsupportable, unsustainable, and illogical than ever. This classification means cannabis is considered to have no
By Seth M. Rosenstein It is the rare FINRA-registered professional who does not face a customer complaint at some point in their career, and it is rarer still to find one who would not prefer to have customer dispute information expunged from the Central Registration Depository (“CRD”). But on April
Shareholder Joshua S. Bauchner and associate Kelsey M. Barber will present during the National Business Institute’s Marijuana Operations in New Jersey seminar. They will address critical human resources, labor, and employment issues affecting marijuana and cannabis businesses operating in New Jersey. Their session includes key considerations for hiring and training
By Josh Bauchner – Maligned, stigmatized, and marginalized for decades, psychedelic drugs have long been off-limits for researchers and others who wanted to explore the potential therapeutic uses of these substances for various conditions, including PTSD, depression, substance abuse, and anxiety. Now, in a significant step that offers the promise
Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that Nicole Benis has joined the firm’s Ocean office as an associate attorney. Her practice encompasses a range of complex commercial and civil litigation matters. While earning her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, Benis served the Seton Hall Law community as
Ansell.Law attorneys are laser-focused on achieving our clients’ goals. We listen to our clients and craft compelling legal strategies to preserve their business interests. A sampling of our recent successes follows. Commercial Real Estate Jonathan Sherman, in collaboration with Melanie Scroble, successfully negotiated multiple commercial leases for cannabis retail in
