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Medical Cannabis Companies to Cough up $20M Fee

Cannabis was legalized in New York State more than two and half years ago and only 13 licensed dispensaries have opened since.  So far, the rising demand for cannabis has been partially filled by more than 1400 illicit cannabis stores that have opened across the state, more on this on page 21....
Jul 13, 2023 85 views
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Local 338: New York’s First and Only Cannabis Union

Local 338 Retail, Wholesale, Department Store Union/ United Food and Commercial Workers (RWDSU/UFCW) is New York State’s one and only cannabis workers union. Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW first introduced cannabis workers into their organization in 2015, soon after the introduction of NY’s medic...
Jul 05, 2023 191 views
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Corruption in Cannabis: A Multi-State Saga

Recently, the burgeoning cannabis industry in New York State has captivated the attention of entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers alike. Simultaneously, we are beginning to see examples around the country of alleged corruption and illicit practices which threaten that very potential.  As NY...
Jun 29, 2023 98 views
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American Medical Association OKs CPT Code for Psychedelic Therapies

Although none are yet approved by the FDA, the American Medical Association has approved a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for psychedelic treatments. CPT codes provide healthcare professionals a means to seek reimbursement for the delivery of FDA-approved medicines. The new code is t...
Jun 28, 2023 128 views
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CAURD Data Leak Reveals 38 Applicants Remain for WNY, Including Some Interesting Ones…

Intro Due to a Freedom of Information Act Request, the State released a list of all the applicants for the State’s Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) program. Fifty-two applicants preferred Western New York as their most desirable region.  With licensing initially delayed i...
Jun 08, 2023 268 views
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Empire State Cannabis Update: A Primer on Adult-Use Cannabis Advertising

The Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) announced at the March 2, 2023 Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) meeting that it is doubling the size of the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) program from 150 to 300 licensees, underscoring its commitment to...
Jun 23, 2023 100 views
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The First Cannabis Dispensary License in Upstate NY: Who Got it?

Loretto Health and Rehabilitation, a large nursing home and senior health care services provider based in Syracuse, NY, is the first organization in Upstate New York to be awarded a cannabis dispensary license.  Loretto applied to New York’s Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary Progra...
Jun 22, 2023 171 views
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The Fight Against a Drive-thru Dispensary in Orchard Park

J.D. Properties, the owner of a 1.6-acre parcel located at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Taylor Road, has confirmed that a developer is seeking permission from the town to build a drive-thru for a cannabis dispensary.  The identity of the cannabis business owner remains undisclosed....
Jun 21, 2023 138 views
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Q&A with Amman Weaver from Castetter Cannabis Group

Kaelan Castetter is one of the leading voices in NYS cannabis policy. We sat down with Amman Weaver, from Kaelan’s advisory firm, the Castetter Cannabis group, to learn more about their new corporate advisory services.  Q: How can cannabis companies avoid the pitfalls of other cannabis c...
Apr 23, 2023 134 views
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