Illinois Cannabis Legalization – Summary of HB-1438
Following the Governor’s signature on June 25, 2019, Illinois is now the second Midwestern state to legalize adult use cannabis. The new law allows adults 21+ to possess up to 30 grams […]Read More
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Welcoming Dan Kramer
McAllister Garfield is happy to announce the addition of another lawyer in its Denver office: Dan Kramer. Dan is an experienced lawyer with a background in intellectual property strategies, entity formation and […]Read More
Governor Polis Signs Major Marijuana Bills in Colorado, Including Public Company Ownership
Friends, Yesterday, Governor Polis signed into law three significant bills that will have major impacts on the Colorado cannabis industry. These bills will require additional rulemaking by Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division before […]Read More
City of Los Angeles Releases Software For Forecasting Cannabis Retail Locations in Community Plan Areas
The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation released a geographic information system for public use. The mapping and analytical software tool outlines each Community Plan Areas (CPA) and the number of retail […]Read More
Tribal Cannabis Law Group featured in Federal Lawyer
The Federal Lawyer recently published Senior Counsel, Brad A. Bartlett’s article reviewing American Indian tribes’ recent developments in marijuana and hemp markets. Bartlett, Director of McAllister Garfield’s Tribal Cannabis Law Group, summarizes […]Read More
FDA to hold public hearings on CBD in April
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold public hearings on CBD in April, according to statements made by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, during a recent House Appropriations subcommittee hearing. The purpose of […]Read More
Sean McAllister Quoted on Public Radio Regarding Public Company Ownership of Cannabis Companies
Friends, As you may know, the Colorado Legislature is considering a bill that would allow public company ownership of cannabis companies in the state. Governor Polis has indicated he will sign this […]Read More
Los Angeles Phase 3 Licensing Update
Friends, On Friday, February 15th, the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (“DCR”) appeared before the Los Angeles City Council Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee (the “REIR Committee”) to discuss potential […]Read More
Colorado US Attorney Jason Dunn’s Comments on Cannabis at Recent Symposium
Friends, Sean McAllister participated in a cannabis law symposium yesterday, which included newly appointed Colorado U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn. Sean gave a speech about the options for financing cannabis companies without bank […]Read More
McAllister Garfield Expands to Michigan as Michigan Opens Up its Marijuana Market
As you may know, Michigan passed adult use cannabis in the election this past November. With the passage and coming implementation of the state’s recreational marijuana program, Michigan is primed to become […]Read More
