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Massachusetts’ legal cannabis market is undergoing a transformation, with new rules that increase the amount of marijuana someone over 21 can purchase, ensure potency levels and restructure the Cannabis Control Commission, among…
State cannabis regulatory agencies occupy an unusual position in the constitutional architecture of state government: they exercise legislative, executive, and quasi-judicial powers simultaneously.
The week of April 18 through April 23, 2026 produced two distinct and legally consequential federal actions on controlled substances. On April 18, President Trump signed Executive Order 14401, directing the federal government to…
Earlier today, Massachusetts legislators agreed on a compromise bill to reform the Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) and implement certain meaningful reforms to help businesses still standing after a few years of strong…
Yesterday, Massachusetts legislators agreed on a compromise bill to reform the Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) and implement certain meaningful reforms to help businesses still standing after a few years of strong…
Nearly a full decade after Massachusetts voters approved the legalization of recreational cannabis, the Commonwealth’s cannabis industry is staring down an existential threat in the form of ballot initiative No.
Recent antitrust litigation in the cannabis and vape sectors signals intensified scrutiny of pricing practices, distribution restraints, and exclusionary conduct.
Nearly nine years after voters authorized the regulated sale of adult use cannabis in Massachusetts, the Joint Cannabis Committee is addressing the challenges (and that’s an understatement) the industry is facing with a very…
JD Supra https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ccc-s-model-hca-approval-process-1750654/ In May, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC” or the “Commission”) released a bulletin (the “Bulletin”) regarding some…
Today the Associated Press broke the news of the DEA’s long-awaited decision to move forward with the plan to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III.
The recent proliferation of intoxicating hemp products containing “hemp-derived” THCs in Massachusetts restaurants, liquor stores, and convenience shops has sparked debate among state officials in determining whether these…
Bankruptcy courts generally have been a rather hostile forum for debtors employed in the marijuana industry.
Following the lead of President Joe Biden’s pardon of simple marijuana possession, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy recently announced plans to issue a series of pardons for those convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession…
In 2022, then-governor Charlie Baker signed legislation, Chapter 180 of the Acts of 2022, reforming cannabis impact fees. In February 2024, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) approved a model HCA based on the legislation.
In granting the motion to dismiss, the court considered whether the plaintiff was a qualified individual within the meaning of the ADA. ” However, the ADA also expressly states that “a qualified individual with a disability shall…
The recent proliferation of intoxicating hemp products containing “hemp-derived” THCs in Massachusetts restaurants, liquor stores, and convenience shops has sparked debate among state officials in determining whether these…
Introduction As it stands today, cannabis is a Schedule I controlled substance under the CSA. This means that cannabis has no medical use and is illegal to produce, dispense, and possess. There are mandatory minimum prison…
Aaron Pelley Despite cannabis being fully legalized in nearly half of the US states and counting with several more planning to vote for legalization in the 2024 elections, nearly all states that comprise the industry have been…
The SEP is a “comprehensive, statewide initiative offering free technical assistance and training to individuals seeking entry into Massachusetts’ legal cannabis industry.” This program aims to provide sustainable pathways for…
Following the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s (CCC) meeting on January 11th, 2024, the CCC disseminated a “model” template for Community Host Agreements (CHAs) applicable to both Marijuana Establishments (ME) and…