Green Light Law Group

05/17/2023

We are excited to announce that as of May 15, 2023, the attorneys of Green Light Law Group (Perry N. Salzhauer, Daniel Shortt, and Brittany Adikes) will be joining the law firm of McGlinchey Stafford PLLC.

Perry Salzhauer will be the co-chair of the firm’s national cannabis industry practice group. McGlinchey’s national footprint of 17 offices in 12 states and DC will allow him and his team to provide clients with a heightened level of service and representation, while expanding the scope of services we can offer.

Read the official announcement: http://ow.ly/oyoX50OqBYo

04/17/2023

Join Green Light's Perry Salzhauer tomorrow for a discussion on The Psychedelic Business Landscape in Oregon and Colorado. Register here: http://ow.ly/UmEK50NL2S0

03/30/2023

Exciting news for New Yorkers. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals entered an Order in the Variscite NY One case, lifting the injunction that prevented the OCM from issuing Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses, which are now increased to 300 total.

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Exciting news for New Yorkers came on March 28, 2023, when the Second Circuit Court of Appeals entered an Order in the Variscite NY One case, lifting the injunction that prevented the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from issuing Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses in…

02/25/2023

The US District Court for the Western District of Washington has upheld the cannabis residency requirement set by the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board. http://ow.ly/iCX750N2BP6 *****nanews *****naindustry

The Court determined that the Dormant Commerce Clause did not apply to Washington's residency requirement as cannabis remains illegal under federal law. For background on this case check out our three previous blog posts on the lawsuit: Washington's Cannabis Residency Requirement: Proposed Law…

02/15/2023

The proposed bill removing Washington's cannabis residency requirement would seriously impact this mature market. http://ow.ly/AcB550MSxtf *****nanews *****naindustry

The Washington state legislature is considering a pair of identical bills, House Bill 1341 and Senate Bill 5377 (collectively, the Bill) which would authorize out-of-state ownership of licensed cannabis businesses. Authorizes out-of-state ownership of licensed cannabis businesses. Modifies…

02/10/2023

OLCC’s Public Corruption Scandal: What This Means for Oregon’s Cannabis Industry https://greenlightlawgroup.com/blog/olccs-public-corruption-scandal-what-this-means-for-oregons-cannabis-industry

02/06/2023

Join us on February 21st for a deep dive into 280E and its potential impact on newly forming psilocybin businesses. Register here: http://ow.ly/MzJ850ML35l

12/28/2022

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The Oregon HB 3000 Task Force is currently finalizing a legislative report recommending increased criminal penalties for unlicensed cannabis production, providing ongoing funding for watermasters to inspect licensed cannabis operators, and expanding the CJC ma*****na enforcement grant program to…

12/20/2022

Green Light selects the Top 10 National Cannabis Stories of 2022: http://ow.ly/HYKJ50M8Vjs #2022

12/13/2022

We already see many forfeiture proceedings against innocent owner landlords in the h**p industry and may soon see forfeiture used against licensed ma*****na businesses and their landlords, regardless of compliance with state regulations. http://ow.ly/5Yi150M2K04 **p

This blog post will examine how the state currently spends its forfeiture proceeds, and how Oregon’s forfeiture statute fails to protect citizen’s property rights and Due Process protections. While Oregon Ballot Measure 3, otherwise known as the Oregon Property Protection Act of 2000, includes i...

12/10/2022

On December 9, 2022, the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released Cannabis Delivery Guidance allowing retail dispensaries, including Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licensees, the ability to deliver cannabis to customers directly in hopes to “jumpstart” cannabis sales before the end of the year. http://ow.ly/NFwj50LZZxa

On December 9, 2022, the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released Cannabis Delivery Guidance allowing retail dispensaries, including Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licensees, the ability to deliver cannabis to customers directly in hopes to “jumpstart” cannabis sales before the...

12/07/2022

This Interpretive Statement is intended to clarify that the Cannabis Additive Law and Rule only allow the inclusion of Hemp-CBD. This statement would not have been issued if there was not confusion in the I-502 market. If you are an I-502 licensee who has inventory containing Hemp-CBG or Hemp-CBN you have options beyond destroying your products. The bigger risk going forward would be to continue purchasing and adding Hemp-CBG or Hemp-CBN to your products. http://ow.ly/9wkh50LXUJp *****nanews

The Interpretive Statement is described by the LCB as follows: This interpretive statement describes the use of CBD product and other additives, and whether other cannabinoids, such as h**p-derived CBG and CBN, may be added to cannabis products or sold as stand-alone products authorized for…