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Foley Hoag has been at the forefront of the medical and adult-use cannabis industry since the very early stages of its regulation and legalization in specific U.S. states and beyond. Our leading, full-service Cannabis Practice is comprised of attorneys with unique insight and experience to assist cannabis and cannabis-related operators and investors with all aspects of their business. Our practice is national and international in scope, as we represent cannabis clients in transactions in a variety of states and Canada.

NY CCB and OCM Issue Bright-Line Advisory Opinion on “Unreasonably Impracticable” Local Municipal Laws
Blog October 06, 2025
NY CCB and OCM Issue Bright-Line Advisory Opinion on “Unreasonably Impracticable” Local Municipal Laws
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OCM’s Regulatory Blunder: More turmoil for NY’s nascent adult-use cannabis market
Blog July 29, 2025
OCM’s Regulatory Blunder: More turmoil for NY’s nascent adult-use cannabis market
On July 28, 2025, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) revealed that they have taken inconsistent and positions with respect to measuring distances between dispensaries and sensitive locations in close proximity, which has the potential to impact hundreds of already-licensed businesses…
New York Investigations and Enforcement Actions Ramp Up with OCM and TPB
Blog July 17, 2025
New York Investigations and Enforcement Actions Ramp Up with OCM and TPB
The New York Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) recently took enforcement action against a retailer and manufacturer, resulting in a fine and heightened monitoring for the licensed operators…
New York Finally Re-Opens Cannabis Application Round for Brand Licensing
Blog November 05, 2024
New York Finally Re-Opens Cannabis Application Round for Brand Licensing
Good news: OCM recently re-opened an application round for “Adult Use Processor Type 3 – Branding” licenses, allowing brands to become licensed – as is required in New York – and enter into white labeling/branding agreements with other licensed operators…
Last Call for Delaware Applications: Some tips for Applicants
Blog September 11, 2024
Last Call for Delaware Applications: Some tips for Applicants
License hunters may have whiplash with state application processes in Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio (10(b) licenses) barely in the rearview mirror, but Delaware’s new license application deadline is fast approaching…
New York Promulgates Interim Guidance on Changes of Ownership and License Amendments
Blog August 28, 2024
New York Promulgates Interim Guidance on Changes of Ownership and License Amendments
The New York Office of Cannabis Management has promulgated interim guidance identifying how it will address changes of ownership and other license amendments…
New York Improves Cannabis Advertising Rules
Blog July 25, 2024
New York Improves Cannabis Advertising Rules
New York’s Cannabis Control Board proposed amendments to cannabis advertising and marketing rules and regulations. If approved, these new rules and regulations could expand the way cannabis dispensaries use advertising and marketing to brand themselves in hopes of standing out amongst the crowd…
New York State Court Invalidates Certain Adult-Use Regulations Around Third Party Marketing Platforms
Blog April 04, 2024
New York State Court Invalidates Certain Adult-Use Regulations Around Third Party Marketing Platforms
In a breathtaking decision filed yesterday in New York Supreme Court, the Honorable Kevin R. Bryant issued a decision and order that struck down virtually all of New York’s adult-use cannabis industry regulations as unlawful and void and arbitrary and capricious, however, less than twenty-four hours later, he handed down an amended decision and order, limiting the scope of the decision to certain regulations related to third-party marketing platforms…
NYS Lawmakers Unveil Cannabis Industry Reform Proposals in State Budget Negotiations
Blog March 14, 2024
NYS Lawmakers Unveil Cannabis Industry Reform Proposals in State Budget Negotiations
Earlier this week, the NYS Senate and Assembly unveiled their “one-house budget proposals” in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal in January. The one-house budget includes several proposals related to the cannabis industry…
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Foley Hoag has been at the forefront of the medical and adult-use cannabis industry since the very early stages of its regulation and legalization in specific U.S. states and beyond. Our leading, full-service Cannabis Practice is comprised of attorneys with unique insight and experience to assist cannabis and cannabis-related operators and investors with all aspects of their business. Our practice is national and international in scope, as we represent cannabis clients in transactions in a variety of states and Canada.

We have developed this blog specifically to track the regulatory framework for the cannabis industry and provide insight on legal issues of concern to cannabis businesses.

Our focus will include reporting legal developments and providing commentary on:

  • Legislative developments;
  • Regulatory and policy enactments;
  • The appointment and constitution of the Cannabis Control Commission;
  • The impact of recreational cannabis regulation on the existing medical marijuana regulatory framework;
  • Developments in federal law;
  • Municipal issues;
  • Corporate considerations;
  • Employment issues; and
  • Policy matters.

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