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New York’s dream of a thriving legal cannabis market for many licensed retailers remains just that – a dream, as the gap between the issued licenses and operational dispensaries widens alarmingly.  The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued a total of 1,117 licenses,...

The New York State Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund, a joint public-private effort, aimed at supporting individuals affected by the unequal enforcement of cannabis prohibition might look good on paper but may not be very efficient or fair in reality. As it turns out, the 10-year...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today and appears here with permission. Denied Legal Right to Priority Cannabis Market Entry, Veterans Seek to Overturn & Prevent Expansion of Unconstitutional Licensing Scheme That Prioritizes Criminal Records Over Honorable U.S....

The New York cannabis market has been, still is, one hell of a roller coaster ride. Industry members nervously await the outcome of a temporary ban on the issuance of new retail licenses. A decision is expected on Friday after oral arguments are heard. ...

Senator Pushes To Amend Marijuana Banking Bill To Offer Access To SBA Services As cannabis banking reform awaits further legislative action in Congress, a Democratic U.S. Senate member seeks to allow cannabis businesses to utilize the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) services,...