Alex Berger
Learn more about Alex Berger, an attorney at Emerge Law Group. Explore his legal expertise and contributions.
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2025 Oregon Cannabis Legislation Roundup
Oregon’s 2025 legislative session, which comes to a close next week, saw the passage and rejection of multiple cannabis-related bills. …
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Emerge Wins a Decisive Victory for Psilocybin Services in Deschutes County
Emerge obtained a significant win for their client and owner of the Juniper Preserve Resort near Bend, Oregon, seeking to…
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Oregon Psilocybin Services Rule Changes: Effective January 1, 2025
Late last month, the Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”) adopted its final Oregon Psilocybin Services (“OPS”) rule revisions, which become effective…
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Emerge Collaborates with Oregon Psilocybin Industry to Submit Comprehensive Public Comment to OHA on Rules
On October 21, in response to serious concerns about the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) proposed Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) rule…
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Emerge Law Group Announces 2024 Oregon Super Lawyer & Rising Stars
We are pleased to announce that three attorneys at Emerge Law Group have once again been recognized as Oregon Super…
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Hey Oregon Marijuana Licensees: We can set up your OLCC CAMP account for you!
As you may be aware OLCC launched its new online marijuana licensing system – CAMP – today, March 18. To…
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UPDATE/CORRECTIONS: Are You Ready for March 18, The First Day of CAMP? How to Prepare for Oregon’s New Online Adult Use Cannabis Licensing System
Authors: Alex J. Berger, Shareholder; Leticia Maskell, Law Clerk Update: This just in from OLCC; see updates and corrections to…
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Deep Dive Webinar Series – Session 9: OHA Rules Update + More
Emerge Law Group presents the first 2024 installment of its FREE virtual event series “Deep Dive Into the Oregon Psilocybin…
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Emerge Law Group Celebrates Alex Berger’s Promotion to Shareholder
Portland, OR – January 1, 2024 – Emerge Law Group is thrilled to announce the promotion of Alex J. Berger…
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Navigating the Psychedelic Frontier: Emerge Law Group’s Comments on Oregon Health Authority’s Proposed Psilocybin Rule Changes (Part 2)
Part 2 of Emerge Law Group's comments on OHA's proposed psilocybin rule changes.
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Navigating the Psychedelic Frontier: Emerge Law Group’s Comments on Oregon Health Authority’s Proposed Psilocybin Rule Changes (Part 1)
As the world of psychedelics continues to evolve, so do the regulations governing their use. Recently, the Oregon Health Authority…
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OLCC Update – New (and Resurgent) Cannabis Application Requirements
Author: Alex Berger, Attorney at Emerge Law Group On the heels of the new retailer tax compliance certificate requirement, OLCC…
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CannaBeat – August 1, 2023
CannaBeat is a curated biweekly selection of top news stories impacting business, research, and culture in the cannabis industry, crafted…
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Emerge Law Group Announces 2023 Oregon Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
We are pleased to announce that four attorneys at Emerge Law Group have once again been recognized as Oregon Super…
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Oregon Psilocybin – Should Potency Regulations Extend Beyond Psilocybin Analyte?
Psilocybin mushrooms contain both psilocin and psilocybin. Psilocin is the active compound that induces mind-altering effects. Psilocybin (“psilocybin analyte” under…
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OLCC Passes Cannabis Retailer Tax Compliance Rule and FAQ, Similar Rule for Other License Types Likely
Author: Alex Berger, Attorney at Emerge Law Group OLCC passed the cannabis retailer tax compliance rule today (June 15, 2023)…
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More Details on OLCC’s Strict Retailer Tax Compliance Rule Set for Adoption This Thursday (June 15)
Author: Alex Berger, Attorney at Emerge Law Group Last week we published a blog post on OLCC’s anticipated marijuana retailer…
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OLCC Set to Enact Strict Tax Compliance Rule for Cannabis Retailers This Month
Author: Alex Berger, Attorney at Emerge Law Group OLCC is set to enact a temporary emergency tax compliance rule for…
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Craft Beverage Industry Group (C-BIG): December Social at Backwoods Brewing
You are invited by the Craft Beverage Industry Group (C-BIG) to join us and our network of craft beverage business…
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The OLCC’s Latest Proposed Recreational Marijuana Rule Changes Could Significantly Impact Your Oregon Marijuana Business
Authors: Alex Berger, Attorney at Emerge Law Group Kristin Stankiewicz, Senior Counsel at Greenspoon Marder The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis…
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Next Deep Dive Webinar: Revised OHA Rules and Election Day Opt-Out Results
Two major events relating to the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act are right around the corner. First, the Oregon Health Authority…
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The Craft Beverage Industry Expands into to the Cannabis Space and Vice Versa
Author: Jake Cormier As the markets for legal cannabis continue to expand nationwide, companies continue to develop new products to…
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Craft Beverage Industry Group (C-BIG): Fall Social at Oakshire Beer Hall
You are invited by the Craft Beverage Industry Group (C-BIG) to join us and our network of craft beverage business…
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The OHA’s Rules Are Out! Next Deep Dive Webinar Scheduled.
On September 1, 2022, the Oregon Health Authority released the second installment of draft rules implementing the Oregon Psilocybin Services…
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Craft Beverage Industry Group (C-BIG): Summer Social at Backwoods Brewing Company
You are invited by the Craft Beverage Industry Group (C-BIG), to join us and our network of craft beverage business…
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Local Governments Get a Second Bite at the Apple (or, in this case, Mushroom)
by: Corinne Celko In 2020 Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in certain mushrooms. …
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Oregon Beer Franchise Law
By Russell Rotondi, Shareholder One of the most important relationships a beer supplier or brewery will enter into is with…
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Task Force Meets to Discuss the Future of Oregon Cannabis Regulation
Last month a new Oregon task force charged with considering several cannabis-related issues held its first meeting. The task force,…
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Oregon Land Use: The Meanings of Words Matter (and so do dictionaries)
With so many ambiguous and seemingly indecipherable laws, rules, and regulations on the books, how are we supposed to know…
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Oregon Legislature Passes OLCC License Moratorium Bill
The Oregon Senate voted to pass HB 4016 today completing the passage of the bill through both legislative houses. The…
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Potential Changes to Oregon Cannabis Testing: OHA Proposes Additional Marijuana and Hemp Testing
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has published proposed rule amendments that would subject certain marijuana and hemp items to additional…
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The Potential Expansion of OLCC Marijuana License Moratoria: A Look at House Bill 4016
A bill – HB4016 – was recently introduced in the Oregon Legislature’s 2022 short session, which, if passed with one or…
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Oregon Cannabis: Key OLCC Rule Amendments Open for Public Comment
Last week the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) published two proposed rule amendment packages – the “Marijuana Licensing Streamlining” and…
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Oregon Marijuana Regulatory Roundup
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) has been busy over the last couple months working on new rule and policy…
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Key OLCC Amendments Going Into Effect on February 1, 2020
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) recently published several amendments to its regulations that will go into effect on February…
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What the New Deschutes County Ban on OLCC Processors and Producers Means for You
On August 19th, 2019, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to opt out of the establishment of “future…
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A Word on the New Nationwide “Vaping Illness”
There’s a lot of fear out there, but not a lot of information regarding the safety of e-cigarettes and cannabis…
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The Criminal Hemp Processing Case that Could Have a Profound Effect on the Oregon Hemp Industry
There’s a battle brewing in Oregon state court that may have a serious impact on Oregon’s industrial hemp industry. We’re…
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Clearing Up the SB 218 (Application Caps) Confusion
On Monday, June 17, Governor Kate Brown signed Senate Bill 218 (“SB 218”) into law. See our earlier blog post…
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New Year, New Rules: ODA Industrial Hemp Edition
Hello Friends. Following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill (see previous hemp posts Breaking News: Congress Passes 2018 Farm…
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Happy New Year and New Rules!: OLCC Edition
January is a time for reflecting on the past year, resolutions for the new year, and overpriced outdoorsy puffy coats. …
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FDA Comes out of the Shadows on CBD
Happy New Year from Emerge! Beyond the usual holiday food, friends, family, and commerce, this has also been a unique…
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Breaking News – Congress Passes 2018 Farm Bill!
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the much anticipated 2018 Farm Bill, which now awaits (this is still so…