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New York Will Allow Hemp Farmers to Start Growing Adult-Use Marijuana

Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving hemp farmers the green light to grow cannabis for the adult-use cannabis market. Eager to get its adult-use cannabis industry up and running and keep pace with neighboring New Jersey, New York is giving […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

March 24, 2022

Medical Marijuana May Now Be Prescribed Via Telemedicine in New Jersey

Telehealth has become more commonplace in response to COVID-19… Medical marijuana may now be prescribed in New Jersey via telemedicine. The regulatory change, which was prompted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to further increase the number of patients participating in the New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program. COVID-19 and Telehealth Telehealth has become more […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 14, 2020

Key Takeaways from the US Tax Court’s Cannabis Business Deduction Decision

The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled that because marijuana remains illegal under federal law, cannabis businesses are prohibited from deducting business expenses pursuant to Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code The U.S. Tax Court recently ruled that because marijuana remains illegal under federal law cannabis businesses are prohibited from deducting business expenses pursuant to […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

January 8, 2020

One Step Closer to Legalization - New York Decriminalizes Marijuana

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signed Legislation Which Further Decriminalizes Marijuana in the State of New York – A Significant Step Towards Legalization Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation further decriminalizing marijuana in the State of New York. While the new law does not legalize recreational cannabis, it is a significant step towards full legalization. Like New […]

Author: Gregg H. Hilzer

August 8, 2019

The Path Forward for Legal Cannabis in New Jersey

Advocates for adult-use are hopeful that two recently introduced bills will help reignite momentum for legal cannabis in New Jersey.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 10, 2018

Medical Cannabis Dispensary Seeking Immunity in IRS Audit

A medical cannabis dispensary in Colorado is asking the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for immunity from federal drug prosecution before providing documents requested in a tax audit. The case highlights that the existing conflict between state and federal law can cause serious legal issues for New Jersey cannabis businesses.

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

April 13, 2018

Gov. Murphy Greenlights Expansion of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program

Gov Phil Murphy Signs Executive Order Calling For Expansion of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program Gov. Phil Murphy recently addressed a campaign promise to make New Jersey more cannabis-friendly by signing an executive order requiring a review and expansion of the State’s medical marijuana program. NJ Medical Marijuana Program In 2010, New Jersey legalized medical […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

February 7, 2018

Can Medicinal Marijuana Help Solve the Opioid Crisis?

As Lawmakers & Public Health Officials Grapple With How Best to Combat the Opioid Crisis, Medical Marijuana is Emerging as a Safer Tool to Manage Pain The deadly opioid epidemic shows no signs of slowing down, despite the widespread attention it is finally receiving. At least 1,901 people died from opioid overdoses in New Jersey […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

February 2, 2018

Attorney General Sessions takes aim at cannabis industry, repealing Cole memo

Last Week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinded the Cole Memo – What Could This Mean For Cannabis Industry? Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made it very clear that he does not approve of the growing cannabis industry. Until last week, it was unclear what he planned to do about it. On January 4, 2018, Sessions […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

January 8, 2018

When Will Cannabis Be Legalized in New Jersey?

The Election of Phil Murphy Has Businesses & Consumers Asking: “When Will Cannabis Be Legalized in New Jersey?” The election of Phil Murphy has poised New Jersey’s cannabis industry for rapid growth. Not surprisingly, businesses and consumers are eager for an implementation timetable. When asked, Governor-elect Murphy said “As soon as we can get there. We […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 26, 2017

NJ Must Consider Marijuana Reclassification

Following A Recent Appellate Division Decision, New Jersey Must Consider Marijuana Reclassification The State of New Jersey must at least consider removing marijuana from the Schedule I list of controlled dangerous substances, according to a recent Appellate Division decision. In so ruling, the appeals court rejected the argument that the state needed to wait for […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 20, 2017

One step closer to expanding medical marijuana program in New Jersey

New qualifying conditions approved by the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel. Patients with chronic pain, anxiety, and migraines will have to wait a little longer to participate in the NJ medical marijuana program. The New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel (MMRP) recently voted to approve several new qualifying conditions, but the Department of Public Health […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 14, 2017

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