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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.

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…
WEBINAR: Trademark and Advertising Basics for Cannabis Companies
Blog April 25, 2022
WEBINAR: Trademark and Advertising Basics for Cannabis Companies
Business is booming for cannabis ventures, but the legal landscape for brand protection and product advertising is rife with complications that demand special consideration. Companies should be paying attention to these issues out of the gate. Foley Hoag presented a webinar covering a range of topics related to cannabis trademark protection and promotion of cannabis-related goods and services, including: Maximizing trademark rights at the federal and state level Leveraging alternative IP…
WEBINAR: Labor and Employment Law: What Cannabis Employers Need to Know
Blog February 18, 2022
WEBINAR: Labor and Employment Law: What Cannabis Employers Need to Know
Cannabis employers face a multitude of challenges in managing their workforces. Some of these challenges begin even before making the first hire. In a highly-regulated industry, workplace issues can quickly snowball into complicated legal challenges for cannabis employers. Download program materials here.  Foley Hoag LLP partners Christopher Feudo and Allison Anderson – labor and employment attorneys who regularly advise clients in the cannabis industry – discussed wide-ranging legal…
Watch Now: New Jersey: Racing to Adult-Use Applications
Blog September 07, 2021
Watch Now: New Jersey: Racing to Adult-Use Applications
New Jersey has finally released its adult-use regulations outlining the manner in which licenses will be solicited, applications scored, and ultimately awarded. With a statutory deadline for the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to begin accepting applications within the next three weeks, preparation is sure to be a sprint. Foley Hoag's application writing team has written and prepared several winning applications in multiple states, including New Jersey and recently Georgia. Download…
Watch Now: The Maturation of the CBD Market from New York FDA and Beyond
Blog August 31, 2021
Watch Now: The Maturation of the CBD Market from New York FDA and Beyond
The hemp cannabinoid marketplace has spent the last few years evolving at a fevered pace. However, for the first time in several years, we're beginning to see a more mature marketplace, market participants, and most importantly, consumers. The market is now engaging in a renewed focus on scaling towards stricter best practices and regulatory frameworks. Please join us as we discuss not only where the marketplace is, but more so…
Watch Now: MA Forum – SPACs – Fad or Here to Stay
Blog February 25, 2021
Watch Now: MA Forum – SPACs – Fad or Here to Stay
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been gaining traction as one of the most popular exit strategies over the last year. They have been pitched as an easier way to go public because of the ease of working with one partner versus the large courting that typically happens with an IPO. But…is it too good to be true? Is this a fad or is it here to stay? Our webinar panelists provide an overview of what a SPAC is…
Watch: Cannabis Investor Considerations for Private Fund Managers
Blog December 12, 2019
Watch: Cannabis Investor Considerations for Private Fund Managers
The legal cannabis market is forecasted to reach nearly $30 billion by 2025, and investors are looking to get in on what many are calling the “green rush.” Attorneys from Foley Hoags private funds and cannabis practices present a webinar discussing the legal framework, regulation and practical fund structuring considerations for private fund managers looking to engage in these types of investments. They walk you through the current market and share lessons learned from their experience…
Recent FTC and FDA Warning Letters May Hold Lessons For Cannabis Advertisers
Blog July 12, 2019
Recent FTC and FDA Warning Letters May Hold Lessons For Cannabis Advertisers
Last month the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent joint warning letters to four companies that manufacture and advertise flavored liquids used in vaping (“e-liquids”).  While the letters focus on the nicotine content of the products, they should nevertheless be of interest to cannabis advertisers because they demonstrate a continued regulatory focus on vaping and suggest a framework that may soon apply more broadly to the promotion of retail…
Watch: New Massachusetts Cannabis Law – What it Means
Blog August 22, 2017
Watch: New Massachusetts Cannabis Law – What it Means
Governor Charlie Baker has recently signed a bill that substantially reworks the voter-approved 2016 referendum legalizing a regulated market for adult-use cannabis – and now licensing of adult use establishments is just eight short months away. Foley Hoag presented a webinar that examines the recent changes to the Massachusetts regulatory framework for both medical and adult use operators enacted by the Legislature in its omnibus cannabis legislation, Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2017…
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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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