Connor & Connor PLLC

JULY 15, 2025

A multitude of modifications have occurred, some regarding the Cannabis Compliance Board’s oversight, as well as the establishment of many definitions which could impact cannabis companies’ operations. Over the course of the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session, the legislature passed 7 bills impacting cannabis establishments in the State.

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Veriheal

MAY 16, 2025

consumers and businesses, inflation dominates current news headlines because of how much it affects every one of our wallets. Since COVID-19 rocked the economy, cannabis businesses and supply chains claim to have been playing catch-up to get back to business as usual. As perhaps one of the most talked-about topics for U.S.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

There are many ways to set up a cannabis business, and we like to think that we’ve seen them all. But there’s probably no worse category than 50/50 ownership of a business– a recipe for all sorts of disasters. Most partners are aligned at first, but over time a business will have its ups and downs. This is bad!

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 19, 2025

Industry friction and compliance challenges Adjusting product formulations and packaging can be costly, particularly for small and mid-sized companies. As a result, many hemp businesses in Colorado have continued selling products that exceed the legal THC thresholds, gambling on limited enforcement.

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CannaEffect

MARCH 19, 2024

Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code severely limits tax deductions for businesses involved in the sale of controlled substances, imposing significant financial constraints on cannabis operators.

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Connor & Connor PLLC

MAY 29, 2025

After the 2016 election, Nevada legalized recreational cannabis, in addition to the states medical-marijuana program. As a result, possession and consumption of cannabis by adults became legal in January of 2017. Currently, the Cannabis Compliance Board, known as the CCB, serves as Nevadas cannabis regulatory agency.

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CannaEffect

JULY 12, 2023

Many businesses are seeking a trusted and reliable payment processor to handle their transactions, as the legal environment around cannabis is constantly changing. Security is a unique challenge for cannabis businesses due to its nature. Compliance Payment processing of cannabis is subject to compliance.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 14, 2025

The legal work required for normal securities transactions is significant, even if you are raising only a modest amount of money from friends and family. Friends and family investors are (depending on the amount) generally fine trusting you with their money, because they know you and trust you and your business acumen.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 8, 2025

The Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) released a notice for cannabis business licensees concerning packaging and labeling products. The responsibility is on the licensee to ensure compliance.” Lastly, the notice lists State resources for the law and labeling requirement for licensees.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 12, 2025

After attending the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) in Berlin at the end of April, I was reminded, yet again, of how draconian U.S. Much of it was driven by Germanys newly formed government keeping its quasi-legalization policy intact, even if adult-use trials remain uncertain. Unfortunately, state-legal U.S.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 24, 2025

Legal Protection for Off-Duty Use In Massachusetts, medical marijuana patients are protected when using cannabis outside of work. Businesses that receive federal funding or are governed by federal regulations (such as the Drug-Free Workplace Act) must follow federal law, which may include stricter cannabis policies, even for MMJ patients.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

In yet another setback for hemp and marijuana-adjacent businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has quietly reintroduced a policy that effectively disqualifies most of them from critical federal loan programs. Many bad actors have pushed products with little regard for compliance or consumer health & safety.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Running a cannabis business is difficult and many people fail. It’s true that federal law creates a tough environment for cannabis businesses (tax issues, market saturation, geographic constraints, etc.), but federal prohibition also has kept big money sidelined, giving small business a real head start.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

My guess is that a large number of Oregon businesses are still unaware of the license requirement, and therefore not compliant, and that it doesnt really matter because enforcement is sparse or nonexistent. I dont think Oregon can fix it The OLCC news release offers a sunny subtitle: Agency sets path forward for better compliance.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 1, 2025

If youre a cannabis business that cannot hurdle the paywall, the most important takeaway is that Judge Simon promised a ruling before May 22, when the OLCC license for one of the challengers expires. So Ill dispense with further legal analysis here. In other words, this thing is teetering. So, they are not.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

APRIL 29, 2025

Delivery Details Delivery Area Available across Arizona, except Flagstaff due to local legal restrictions. Minimum Order $35 before tax. Delivery Times Most deliveries arrive within 1 to 2 hours, depending on location and traffic. Payment Methods Debit and credit cards are accepted. The LOVE BUD AZ team is just getting started.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 2, 2025

Casino Marketing Versus Legal Requirements Casino Marketing and Regulatory Compliance: A Delicate Balance Understanding Casino Marketing Regulations The intersection between casino marketing strategies and regulatory requirements creates a complex framework that defines promotional activities in the gaming industry.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions Helps Cannabis Companies Stay Compliant With Continually Changing Regulations in the State. Together, the solution suite is specifically designed to help cannabis businesses remain compliant under Utah’s medical cannabis laws, as well as manage risks in a cost-effective way. DENVER, Aug.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cannabis companies in California need evidence of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance to operate legally. CEQA compliance requires your cannabis business prove that it poses no environmental threats. CEQA compliance requires your cannabis business prove that it poses no environmental threats.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

The Director, Regulatory Compliance with Green Thumb Industries will lead a team of professionals experienced in cannabis regulatory compliance to support all the company’s operations and ensure each facility and dispensary functions consistently with applicable cannabis laws and regulations and industry best practices.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Company’s Core Operational Compliance Solutions to Take the Guesswork Out of Confusing, Continually Changing Regulations for Businesses in Growing Cannabis Market. In the coming years, the General Assembly must reenact sections of the bill and the CCA must implement regulations before legal sales of cannabis can begin.

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NORML

JUNE 27, 2019

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. “As more and more states legalize cannabis, the gap between state and federal laws will only grow more confusing for both legal businesses and consumers,” Wyden said.

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MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 23, 2023

Additionally, in states that were early legalization adopters like Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon, production capacity has caught up to the needs of the mature market and supply continues to outpace demand. What’s the Best Move for a Cannabis Business License Holder?

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MJ Business Attorneys

JANUARY 11, 2023

As the legal cannabis industry suffers through a period of distress brought on by global economic woes, along with punitive taxation structures and an oversaturation of products, and plummeting prices, there has naturally been an uptick in internal cannabis business disputes. Cannabis Business Agreements and Structures.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Simplifya Offers a Suite of Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Cannabis Businesses in New Mexico Ahead of Adult-Use Sales Launch. Company’s Proven Compliance Solution Helps Cannabis Operators Stay Compliant as State Readies Adult-Use Market. They outline best practices and processes for the clients’ entire organization.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

introduced a never-before-seen bill—the Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses Act (“the CLIMB Act”). What Business Services Would the CLIMB Act Protect? 8200 intends for a broad interpretation so that cannabis and cannabis-related companies are put on an even playing field with traditional business operations.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

JANUARY 21, 2022

As the Michigan cannabis industry continues to grow and mature, medical and adult-use licensees would be well served to take proactive steps to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) regulations. Further, the MRA’s administrative rules, Mich Admin Code, R 420.14(4)(c), 4)(c), 420.14(5), Mich Admin Code, R 420.14(6),

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Veriheal

APRIL 14, 2022

Banking has been a hurdle for cannabis businesses since the birth of the industry. Despite the fact that these businesses are state-legal, financial institutions have historically hesitated to work with them due to cannabis’ federally illegal status. Pennsylvania Prioritizes Banking for Cannabis Businesses.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 14, 2022

Today, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is launching CannaConnect – a resource hub aimed at helping you navigate the state’s regulated cannabis market and maintain compliance. A directory of compliance resources are available on the newly-launched CannaConnect web page: cannabis.ca.gov/cannaconnect.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Judges are frustrated, businesses are losing money, and lawsuits that should never have been filed are clogging up the courts. If you run a cannabis business, you need to know why this is happeningand how to avoid becoming the next case on the docket. How to protect yourself with better contracts and smarter legal strategies.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 51, to assist financial institutions in safely conducting transactions with licensed cannabis businesses. CA resident? Massachusetts. Update : S.

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

This Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to reduce the number of instances in which federal law enforcement agencies could carry out legal actions against state-licensed cannabis businesses or other related enterprises. Governor Leon Guerrero (D) of Guam signed cannabis legalization legislation into law. CA resident?

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

While we’re on the topic of dramatic legal changes, it’s probably a good idea to talk about a California privacy law that’s about to take effect and require many cannabis and hemp companies across the nation to dramatically change their business practices—the California Consumer Privacy Act (or “CCPA”).

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Currently, ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized the adult use of marijuana and thirty-three states and DC have medical marijuana programs. 68% of all Americans support legalizing marijuana and well over 70% believe this is an issue that should be governed by the state, not the federal government.

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Ron Wyden proposed legislation Friday that would give states a free hand to allow legal cannabis markets without the threat of federal criminal intervention, the latest push in Congress to bolster the nation’s burgeoning pot industry. It would also reduce barriers for legal marijuana businesses to get access to banking.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

After the state legalized recreational marijuana in March, the lawmakers and advocates who pushed for the law have been criticizing Gov. While most of the state still needs to wait a year or more before sales can begin, some Native American tribes are already moving ahead with legal pot in their territories. City & State NY report.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 25, 2021

Since the pandemic started, the business industry has gone through numerous changes. In short, it’s become a lot harder to manage a business. . However, there are certain types of businesses that, rather than losing customers, gained a considerable number instead. Mom-and-pop shops started closing one after another.

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