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Biden’s Cannabis Announcement: The Reform We Need or Be Careful What You Wish For?

On October 6, 2022, President Biden proclaimed long-delayed and earnestly welcome news: any person charged or convicted under federal law for simple possession of cannabis is pardoned and his administration must...more

To Temporary or Not to Temporary

On September 22, 2022, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) convened an in-person roundtable to solicit feedback from industry on the launch of mobile sports wagering platforms in the Commonwealth. It was clear...more

Gaming Commission Releases Notice of Intent to be Completed by All Prospective Sports Betting Licensees

Following the signing of Massachusetts’ new sports wagering law by Governor Baker earlier in the month, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has released a Notice of Intent Regarding License for Sports Wagering, which it has...more

Gaming Commission Hosts Preparatory Meetings as Governor Signs Sports Wagering Bill

Since the Legislature passed An Act Regulating Sports Wagering, the Commonwealth has been a hive of activity as Massachusetts ushers in a new era in gaming and aligns with the dozens of other states that have already...more

Massachusetts Poised to Legalize Sports Betting

The Massachusetts legislature has approved a bill that will create a framework for legalized sports betting. Betting will be conducted through a combination of existing brick-and-mortar casinos, slots parlors, and racing...more

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Host Community Agreement (HCAs) Reform Legislation

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill, S. 3096, on August 1, 2022 that among other items clarifies and limits the authority of municipalities to demand percentage-based annual Community Impact Fees and other donations...more

Governor Baker's "Essential Services" Order Excluding Adult Use Faces Justified Backlash

Last week, Governor Baker issued a COVID-19 Essential Services Order establishing which businesses in the Commonwealth may remain open as “essential” while most of our commerce, unfortunately but necessarily, shuts down in...more

UFCW is Organizing Cannabis Workers: Labor and Operators Each Have Aces Up Their Sleeve

The Boston Globe has a well-reported story out this morning on the United Food and Commercial Workers’ unionization campaign at iAnthus-owned Mayflower Medicinals’ grow facility in Massachusetts. It’s no secret to operators...more

The New Normal: Another Round of Competitive State License Applications Released

The ink is barely dry on the New Jersey ATC and Missouri medical marijuana facility applications that so many of us assembled this August. Yet now, a new round of states have issued applications for competitive cannabis...more

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