Cannabis Industry Group
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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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Federal Court Imposes Permanent Injunction Against Measure 119
A federal court today held that Oregon’s Measure 119 is preempted by federal law and violates the First Amendment of…
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Oregon Ballot Measure 119 Would Give Unions Significant Leverage Over Cannabis Licensees
If passed on November 5, Measure 119 would require certain Oregon cannabis licensees to secure a Labor Peace Agreement (LPA)…
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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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Cannabis Business Financing: Exploring the Best Options
In recent years, the cannabis industry has experienced significant growth and legalization in many regions. This has led to many…
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CannaBeat – October 9, 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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CRC to Begin Accepting Applications for Class 3 Wholesale Class 4 Distribution and Class 6 Delivery Businesses on September 27
Author: Emerge attorney Brittany Tovar Three new cannabis license classes—wholesaler, distributor, and delivery—are opening for applications later this month in…
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New Jersey’s Recreational Cannabis Industry – A Quick Guide to the Different License Types
The New Jersey CREAMM Act established six (6) classes of licenses for businesses that want to participate in the adult-use…
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CannaBeat – September 11, 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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Marijuana Rescheduling: The Good, the Bad, and the ‘Wait-and-See’
Author: Leticia Maskell, Emerge Law Clerk News broke last week that U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) sent a letter…
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CannaBeat – August 25, 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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CannaBeat – August 11, 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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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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What’s New in NY Cannabis: Five Key Updates
Written By: Leticia Maskell, Emerge Summer Clerk On July 19 the New York State Cannabis Control Board held its monthly…
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CannaBeat – July 18, 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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CannaBeat – June 30, 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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CannaBeat – June 16, 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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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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CannaBeat – June 7, 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 Shareholder Tim Alger to Speak at 2023 INCBA Cannabis Law Institute
Emerge shareholder Tim Alger is speaking at the 2023 INCBA Cannabis Law Institute at GW Law in Washington, DC.! This…
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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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Exceptions to New York’s True Party Rule
Authors: Jay Purcell, Shareholder; Duncan Delano, Shareholder; Natalie Diaz, Law Clerk New York’s True Party rules are intricate and evolving.…
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New York’s True Party Rule is Promiscuous
Authors: Jay Purcell, Shareholder; Duncan Delano, Shareholder; Natalie Diaz, Law Clerk Overview. Section 80 of the New York Marijuana Regulation…
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Redlining New York’s May 2023 Proposed Regs
Authors: Jay Purcell, Shareholder; Duncan Delano, Shareholder; Natalie Diaz, Law Clerk At a meeting on May 11, 2023, the New…
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CannaBeat – May 19, 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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CannaBeat – May 10, 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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CannaBeat – April 24, 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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CannaBeat – April 7, 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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CannaBeat – March 24, 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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CannaBeat – March 10, 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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What Is A Cannabis Consultant?
A cannabis consultant is a professional who provides expert advice and guidance to businesses operating in the cannabis industry. With…
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CannaBeat – February 24, 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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CannaBeat – February 10, 2023
CannaBeat is a curated biweekly selection of top new stories impacting business, research, and culture in the cannabis industry, crafted…
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You’re Invited! Allay Consulting and Emerge Law Happy Hour – 2/16/23
Emerge Law Group invites you to attend our Cannabis & Psychedelic Industry happy hour co-hosted with Allay Consulting! REGISTER HERE Thursday,…
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Emerge Attorneys Named on the Top 200 Global Psychedelic Lawyers and Policy & Regulatory Experts List
We are excited to share that two of our team members have been included in the Top 200 Global Psychedelic…
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CannaBeat – January 27, 2023
CannaBeat is a curated biweekly selection of top new stories impacting business, research, and culture in the cannabis industry, crafted…
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Emerge Law Group Announces New Shareholders
Emerge Law Group is pleased to announce that Jay Purcell and Duncan Delano have been promoted to shareholders at the…
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CannaBeat – January 13, 2023
CannaBeat is a curated biweekly selection of top new stories impacting business, research, and culture in the cannabis industry, crafted…
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CannaBeat – December 30, 2022
CannaBeat is a curated biweekly selection of top new stories impacting business, research, and culture in the cannabis industry, crafted…
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The CannaBeat Podcast – Copernican Solutions for Hemp & Cannabis
The CannaBeat Podcast – Copernican Solutions for Hemp & Cannabis Six years after Proposition 64, cannabis consultant Joanna Cedar explains why…
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Residency Requirements Under Attack – Analysis of the First Circuit’s Opinion on the Dormant Commerce Clause’s Effect on Cannabis Residency Requirements
Author: Blake Marvis, Attorney at Emerge Law Group; Oregon Litigation Practice Group In August, the First Circuit Court of Appeals…
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CannaBeat – December 16, 2022
CannaBeat is a curated biweekly selection of top new stories impacting business, research, and culture in the cannabis industry, crafted…
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CannaBeat – November 23, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – November 16, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – November 9, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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New Guidance for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries in New York
Authors: Duncan Delano, Attorney at Emerge Law Group Brittany Tovar, Law Clerk at Emerge Law Group On October 28, 2022,…
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CannaBeat – November 2, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – October 26, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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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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CannaBeat Podcast: Increasing Access to California Cannabis
It’s estimated that 75% of cannabis transactions in California occur outside the regulated market. Dwell on that for a moment:…
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CannaBeat – October 18, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – October 12, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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The CannaBeat Podcast – Commercial Lending to Cannabis Businesses
The CannaBeat Podcast – Commercial Lending to Cannabis Businesses Is Alive w/ Robert Goebel of North Bay Credit Union North…
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President Biden Pardons Those Convicted of Federal Marijuana Possession
President Biden Pardons Those Convicted of Federal Marijuana Possession; Seeks Review of Marijuana’s Schedule I Status Yesterday President Biden pardoned…
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CannaBeat – October 5, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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The CannaBeat Podcast – Lucas Seymour ~ Old Kai Distribution
The CannaBeat Podcast – Lucas Seymour of Old Kai Distribution Before Proposition 64 created the commercial adult-use cannabis industry…
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CannaBeat – September 28, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – September 21, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – September 14, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Introducing the “CannaBeat Podcast”
Introducing The CannaBeat Podcast We’re approaching two anniversaries: the 6-year anniversary of Proposition 64, the California voter initiative that legalized both…
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CannaBeat – September 7, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – August 31, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – August 24, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Breaking: New York’s First Retail Cannabis Licenses Coming Soon
By: Duncan Delano and Brittany Tovar Applications for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses to Open Next Week The New York…
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CannaBeat – August 17, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – August 10, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – August 2, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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CannaBeat – July 26, 2022
CannaBeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – July 20, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – June 20, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Empire State of Cannabis Licensing: An overview of New York’s first adult-use cannabis licenses
New York’s Seeding Opportunity Initiative This spring, Governor Hochul and the NY Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) began to roll…
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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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Cannabeat – June 6, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – May 31, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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California Cannabis Legislative Update
Governor Newsome Budget Proposal On May 13, 2022, Governor Newsom released his proposed California Budget which included cannabis tax reform. The…
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Cannabeat – May 23, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – May 15, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – May 8, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – May 1, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – April 24, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – April 17, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – April 10, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – April 3, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – March 27, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – March 20, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – March 13, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – March 6, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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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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Cannabeat – February 27, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat – February 20, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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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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Cannabeat – February 13, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Cannabeat by Emerge Law Group – February 6, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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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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Connecticut Adult-Use Cannabis License Lotteries Start this Month
Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis license lotteries kick off in in a few days – here’s what you need to know. Under…
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Cannabeat – January 30, 2022
Cannabeat is a weekly digest of news, business, and culture in the cannabis industry curated by members of Emerge Law…
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Starting the New Year in California Cannabis
There hasn’t been a dull moment in the California cannabis industry since the passage of Proposition 64, and rolling into…
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Genny Kiley Speaks at NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit
On December 16, 2021, shareholder Genny Kiley moderated the Legacy to Craft: Social Equity, Appellations, and Interstate Commerce panel at…
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New York’s “Dream Team” Cannabis Control Board Holds First Public Meeting
New York State’s newly completed Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) had its first public meeting Tuesday, pledging to move forward in…
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California’s Department Of Cannabis Control Consolidated Regulations APPROVED
In July of this year, the state consolidated the three separate cannabis regulatory agencies into one – Department of Cannabis…
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New York Fills 2nd and 3rd Seats on 5-Member Cannabis Control Board
Governor Kathy Hochul kicked things off last Wednesday, appointing former Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright to chair the Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”)…
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Federal Trademarks for CBD: “No CBD2GO” Says Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
The recent case of In re Blue Water Wellness, LLC (Serial No. 87893655) presents a useful summary of the legal…
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New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission Releases its Initial Rules for the Opening of the State’s Adult-use Cannabis Market.
Although this Zoom screenshot may look like just another boring government agency meeting, it was an exciting day in the…
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Emerge Law Group Challenges Sonoma County, California Policy of Fining Medical Cannabis Users as Illicit Commercial Growers
Sonoma County, CA, August 16, 2021 — Emerge Law Group has filed a Petition in California Superior Court challenging penalties…
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From Three to One: California Consolidation
On July 12, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Cannabis Trailer Bill, Assembly Bill – 141, which, among other things, consolidates…
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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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California Cannabis: Billboard Advertising
On January 21, 2021, the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) issued a notification that on January 11th the Superior…
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Cooperative Federalism Returns with the Biden Administration: Implications for Cannabis as well as Psilocbyin
In November 2020, Oregon voters approved a first of its kind initiative to make psilocybin therapy legal under Oregon state…
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Open for Opportunity: 2021 Changes for the California Cannabis Industry
To say the least, 2020 was a year unlike any other, including for the cannabis industry. California, among other states,…
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Emerge Expansion Continues with Two New Attorneys in California!
Emerge is proud to announce its further expansion in California with the addition of two attorneys, Timothy Alger and Delia…
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California: New Year, Potential New Extension
On December 7, 2020, a Senate Bill 59 was introduced in the California State Assembly that would extend the expiration…
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As More States Embrace Cannabis, One Oregon County Rejects It. Again.
States across the country have embraced cannabis law reform. The 2020 election brought the total number of states to legalize…
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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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Our Current Overview of State and Local Responses to EVALI to Date
Late 2019 saw a national outbreak in hospitalized cases of e-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI). The…
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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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Your Chance to Provide Input to OLCC on Proposed Rule Amendments
On November 1, 2019, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) released proposed amendments to the recreational marijuana rules and the…
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OLCC Temporary Rules Regarding Vape Products
On October 11, 2019, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (“OLCC”) commissioners voted unanimously to adopt temporary rules implementing Governor Brown’s…
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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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USPTO Issues New Guidance for Cannabis-Related Trademark Applications
On May 2, 2019 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidance regarding cannabis-related trademark applications following…
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Coming to Terms with the Economic Impact of the Harborside Case
Opinions released by the U.S. Tax Court in two important cases late last year have substantially changed the economic landscape…
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Legislative Spotlight: What is the Deal with Capping Licenses???
Unless you’ve been living under Haystack Rock for the last year and a half, if you’re in the cannabis business…
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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…
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Cannabis Law Firms Merge, Bridging the West Coast
Emerge Law Group (“Emerge”), Oregon’s first full-service, boutique law firm specializing in the legal cannabis industry has merged with industry…
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Canna-Banking Post Sessions Memo
Bankers are primarily risk managers, so to understand what happens to canna-banking after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded all Obama-era…
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What the Sessions Memo Means for California
Yesterday morning, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum upending existing federal policy regarding enforcement against states with legalized cannabis.…
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The Sessions Memo
The Cole Memo is history. The Sessions Memo, which was released today, January 4, 2018, is now the policy of…
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California Releases Draft Medicinal and Adult-Use Regulations
California Releases Draft Medicinal and Adult-Use Regulations On Thursday, November 16, the three (3) California cannabis-licensing agencies released draft emergency…
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Oregon Legislative Update (Part 3): What You Need To Know About SB 1015
On June 29, 2017, Governor Brown signed a bill impacting Oregon’s hemp industry into law. SB 1015, which goes into…
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Oregon Legislative Update (Part 2): What you need to know about HB 2198
Just days before the end of the 2017 session, the Oregon legislature passed a major cannabis-related bill. Surviving a relatively…
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Oregon Legislative Update (Part 1): What you need to know about SB 1057
The Oregon Legislative Assembly adjourned on Friday, July 7, 2017. As the dust from this session settles, the State of…
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Oregon Governor Brown Signs SB 56
Today, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed SB 56 into law. This law is effective immediately and contains several anticipated fixes…
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Oregon SB 56 Passes: Key Changes to OMMP and OLCC Laws
Today, the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 56, which contains several of the anticipated “fixes” to the cannabis regulatory…
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California: Legislature Passes Trailer Bill, Reconciling Medicinal and Adult-Use Laws
Yesterday, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 94, known as the “2017-18 Budget Trailer Bill” (BTB). The BTB reconciles the…
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Oregon: The Latest on Applicants and Financial Interests
I’m just an old corporate attorney. At the large firm I worked at for nearly 20 years, “dabbling” into practice…
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The Donald Trump Risk Factor and a Showdown for the Cole Memo
Bad dreamer, what’s your name? Looks like we’re riding on the same train Looks as though there’ll be more pain…
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Election 2016: Cannabis Legalization Results
Yesterday’s election was historic in many ways. The imminent change in federal administration may have repercussions for state-run legal marijuana…
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OLCC Releases Order Pertaining to New Pesticide Testing Rule
On September 30, we blogged about the OLCC and OHA’s emergency rulemaking in the face of the October 1 labeling,…
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October 1: Temporary Emergency Rulemaking
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced that it will engage in temporary emergency rulemaking this week to address two…
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October 1: Five Tips for Oregon Dispensaries
There are significant changes to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program that will take effect on October 1, 2016. In recent blogs…
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October 1: How will Oregon medical marijuana processors be affected?
On and after October 1, 2016, ALL medical marijuana processors must be registered with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in…
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Oregon’s Special Packaging and Labeling Rules for Small Containers
Many people have been asking about what to do if their container is too small to fit all of the…
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Oregon’s Marijuana Packaging Rules
If you are an Oregon marijuana business owner, you will need to ensure compliance with not only new labeling rules, but…
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Oregon’s Marijuana Labeling Rules
Whether you are involved in the medical or recreational side of the Oregon cannabis industry, you will likely be required…
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OMMP Reporting: Do your best
As many of you know, the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) requires reporting to track medical marijuana transfers. All registered…
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Oregon DOJ Clarifies Medical and Homegrow Plants Allowed
We get this question a lot. Can I have six mature medical plants and four home grow plants? The answer is…
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Oregon Marijuana Extracts and Edibles Update (Part 2)
On March 18, 2016, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released Information Bulletin 2016-05 announcing that the unregistered manufacture of cannabinoid…
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Oregon Plant Limits: What is a stay?
How many mature marijuana plants can I grow/posses? That is a question we get a lot from Oregon growers. The…
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Oregon Marijuana Extracts and Edibles Update (Part 1)
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released Information Bulletin 2016-05 in an attempt to clarify many questions surrounding the legality of marijuana extraction…
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Emerge Wins Inaugural Dope Industry Award for Best Law Firm in Oregon
Emerge Law Group is honored to have been voted the Dope Industry Award for Best Law Firm in Oregon by…
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Oregon’s 25% Sales Tax on Early Sales
* * * Updated January 21, 2016 * * * Oregon’s the new sales tax is applicable to medical dispensaries…
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Organic Marijuana: Another Problem With Federal Law
Is there such a thing as organic marijuana? Like most things in the industry, the answer isn’t simple. Many cultivators…
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The Ninth Circuit Applies 280E
If a tax practitioner tells you the Tax Court cases of CHAMP and Olive are singularly unfavorable to cannabis businesses,…
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Personal Agreements: OMMP grower and patient contracts
After the dust settles from a legislative session we are always left wondering what happened. Especially after this session which…
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Overhaul of WA Medical Marijuana Program
Last Friday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5052, also known as the Cannabis Patient Protection Act. …
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OLCC and Ballot Measure 91: New revenue projections
According to the Portland Business Journal, the OLCC has put in their budget for Ballot Measure 91 for 2015- 2016.…
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MBank to abandon cannabis industry banking
MBank announced today that it will close all of its accounts with marijuana businesses in the next few months. The…
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Ballot Measure 91 and the OLCC: Who’s who in implementation
Before fully understanding the upcoming regulation schemes for recreational marijuana in Oregon, it is important to recognize the individuals responsible…
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280E and Oregon Cannabis Business: What is a trade or business?
Section 280E – not so simple after all Despite what your eyes are telling you, “trade or business” is actually…
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How To Start a Cannabis Business in Oregon Post BM91
Now that Ballot Measure 91 has passed many people who have been waiting on the sidelines are feeling more comfortable…
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280E and Your Business: An Oregon Cannabis Lawyer’s Perspective
Support for the ongoing planning process that is managing a business is a big part of why a marijuana business…
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Before Oregon Ballot Measure 91: Judge rules bans ok
As we are getting closer to the election, we at Emerge are closely following Ballot Measure 91. Ballot Measure 91…