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Cannabis License Application

11 Lawsuits Challenging Connecticut’s Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Process Consolidated as One

Only one of the dozen lawsuits against the state has not been included.

September 6, 2022

Michigan

Judge Dismisses Lawsuits Challenging Detroit’s Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance

One lawsuit asked the court to allow existing medical cannabis dispensaries to receive adult-use retail licenses, while the other sought to block the ordinance altogether.

August 31, 2022

Maine

US Circuit Court Ruling Demonstrates Cannabis Businesses’ Constitutional Rights, Attorney Says

Plaintiff-appellee attorney Matthew S. Warner says a circuit court’s decision to overrule Maine’s residency requirement for cannabis businesses shows the industry has the same constitutional protections as other industries.

August 23, 2022

New Jersey

Lawsuit to Prevent Story Dispensary From Opening in New Jersey Dismissed

The plaintiffs, who live above a storefront where the dispensary would be located, claimed that the building’s business owners said Exchange Physical Therapy Group was supposed to occupy the location instead.

August 17, 2022

Cannabis License Application

A Dozen Lawsuits Challenge Connecticut’s Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Licensing Process

Twelve companies have sued the state after being denied licenses.

August 17, 2022

Mergers and Acquisitions

Ascend Wellness Calls Off MedMen NY Acquisition After 17 Months

Despite settling an M&A lawsuit in May, Ascend CEO cancels $88-million deal, calling New York a “highly uncertain” regulatory environment.

August 16, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Responsible Growth Arkansas Files Lawsuit to Challenge Officials’ Decision to Reject Adult-Use Cannabis Ballot Initiative

The state Board of Election Commissioners struck down the group’s proposed ballot measure last week after rejecting its popular name and ballot title.

August 8, 2022

Hiring Cannabis Personnel

Jushi Holdings Settles Lawsuit with Large Multi-State Operator

The company has entered into a confidential settlement agreement with Curaleaf and with its former Chief Financial Officer, Edward Kremer, to resolve claims it asserted in a lawsuit filed on July 15, 2022, including a claim asserted against Kremer for breach of his employment agreement and a claim asserted against Curaleaf for tortious interference.

August 8, 2022

Compliance

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Overturns Statewide Vape Recall

Many of the hundreds of vape products that were recalled in February can return to dispensary shelves.

June 16, 2022

Illinois

Illinois Judge Lifts Court Order, Allows Craft Grow Cannabis Licensees to Proceed With Business Plans

Winnebago County Circuit Judge Stephen Balogh ruled that the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed earlier this month to challenge the licensing process must file the suit under administrative review law.

June 16, 2022

Illinois

New Court Order Puts Illinois Craft Grow Cannabis Licenses On Hold Again

Winnebago County Associate Judge Stephen Balogh issued an order June 6 that bars all craft grower licensees from operating until new litigation is resolved.

June 15, 2022

Missouri

Missouri Regulators and Medical Cannabis Licensees Reach Agreement in Legal Dispute

Part of the eight-page compromise, signed in May, requires a group of cannabis cultivators to destroy their products and surrender their business licenses.

June 14, 2022