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Cannabis

Our Cannabis attorneys combine strong regulatory, corporate, tax, and strategic knowledge to assisting our clients in all aspects of the medical and recreational cannabis industries.

Our Cannabis Practice Group has represented entrepreneurs, investors, growers, distributors, and retailers in Canada and throughout the United States.  Our attorneys combine strong regulatory, corporate, tax, and strategic knowledge to assisting our clients in all aspects of the medical and recreational cannabis industries. 

Cannabis law encompasses a myriad of regulatory and legal issues, and the application of the laws is changing rapidly and will continue to do so. We rely on our superb lawyers across multiple disciplines to enhance their success in Cannabis commerce.  HIghly experienced in every class of Cannabis licensing and in Cannabis research requirements and testing, our legal team is prepared to protect your needs across the Cannabis spectrum. Ancillary issues such as employment law, healthcare, criminal or administrative matters often also arise in the Cannabis market.

The 2021 adoption of new rules under the authority of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) has spurred exponential growth and many new concerns when navigating the Cannabis marketplace. CRC rules promote social equity, safety, and new opportunities for small business owners as well. Compliance with these rules is essential and requires attorneys who possess knowledge across many legal disciplines.

Can New Jersey Employers Fire an Employee for Marijuana Use?

October 19, 2022

On September 9, 2022, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Workplace Impairment published Guidance regarding whether employers may fire employees for smoking or otherwise ingesting marijuana.   For those not paying attention, on February 22, 2021, Governor Murphy signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”) which legalized recreational […]

New Jersey’s Corporate Income Tax: A New Era for Cannabis Businesses

July 21, 2023

The New Jersey Division of Taxation has recently issued a technical bulletin discussing critical changes in the taxation of cannabis businesses, particularly how income computation and reporting are influenced by a new law. Starting from the tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, New Jersey has made a decisive move by decoupling itself […]

Can New Jersey Employers Fire an Employee for Marijuana Use?

October 19, 2022

On September 9, 2022, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission on Workplace Impairment published Guidance regarding whether employers may fire employees for smoking or otherwise ingesting marijuana.   For those not paying attention, on February 22, 2021, Governor Murphy signed the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”) which legalized recreational […]

The Impact of Cannabis use in Dental Practices

September 4, 2019

September 4, 2019 Even though cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, many states have legalized its use for medicinal and/or recreational purposes. The rise in state legality of cannabis use has led to the increase of cannabis users, and health care providers need to be aware of the potential rise in cannabis use by […]