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Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Governor Expected to Sign Adult-Use Cannabis Bill This Week

Last month, the state became the first in the nation to approve a legalization and cannabis regulation measure via its legislative process.

June 24, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

New Jersey to License 108 Dispensaries, Google Play Store Prohibits Marijuana Delivery Apps: Week in Review

In a dramatic revamp of New Jersey’s medical marijuana program, the state is seeking applicants to operate up to 108 cannabis treatment businesses, up from the current number of six.

June 7, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Lawmakers Approve Making Medical Marijuana Permanent

The program, put into place in 2013, is set to expire next summer.

June 3, 2019

Illinois

Illinois House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s expected signature, Illinois will become the 11th U.S. state to legalize adult-use cannabis use and sales, and the first to do so legislatively.

May 31, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Senate Passes Legal Marijuana Bill, Sends it to House

There are two days left before adjournment.

May 30, 2019

Adult-Use Legalization Bill

Illinois Marijuana Market Could Rival Colorado's in the Coming Years, Report Finds

The U.S. cannabis market is staring down massive growth, with sales that are expected to reach $22.7 billion by 2023.

May 21, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Lawmaker Wants Stronger Reforms in Cannabis Bill

The Urbana Democrat said expungement for prior marijuana offenses is chief among her concerns.

May 20, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Bad News on Legalization Efforts in New Jersey and New York: Week in Review

New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney said he is giving up on the effort to legalize recreational marijuana in the legislature and will instead move ahead with a 2020 ballot initiative.

May 17, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Marijuana Bill May Violate Illinois Constitution, Prosecutors Say

The bill essentially would create legislative pardons, which are illegal according to Robert Berlin, president of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association.

May 14, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

The Phylos Bioscience Backlash, Illinois Makes Social Justice a Priority: Week in Review

Illinois lawmakers filed legislation May 6 to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis, and the bill outlines a set of robust expungement and social equity provisions.

May 10, 2019

Mergers and Acquisitions

Chicago: The Unlikely Hub of Cannabis M&A

Multi-state operators based in Chicago are making M&A moves across the U.S.

May 9, 2019

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois’ New Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Focuses on Social Justice

The legislation outlines an expungement process, as well as benefits for business license applicants most directly impacted by prohibition.

May 9, 2019