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A Path Forward for Colo. Pot Products After Failed Safety Test

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of Colorado’s cannabis industry, maintaining compliance with state regulation is not just a legal obligation but a critical component of business strategy. As cannabis products undergo...more

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A Practical Guide for the Approval of New Games and Game Variations in Nevada

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In Nevada, a game inventor or “developer” cannot offer a table game for play unless it qualifies as a “game” or “gambling game,” as defined by the Gaming Control Act (the “Act”), or unless the Nevada Gaming Commission (the...more

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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Releases Draft Social Consumption Establishment Regulations for Formal Public Comment

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On August 14, 2025, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (the “Commission”) voted to formally release its draft amended Social Consumption Establishment regulations, marking a significant step towards finally...more

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The Football Governance Act - What You Need to Know

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The Football Governance Act was passed into law on 21 July 2025. This follows a long period of debate amongst legislators, regulators, clubs, fans and other market stakeholders about the future of English football, in...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Too Close for Comfort: OCM’s School-Distance Mistake Puts 100+ Dispensaries at Risk

In a shocking announcement, the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) informed 108 adult-use dispensary license holders, including 89 in NYC, that the current locations of their dispensaries are in violation of the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

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...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 4: The Prudential Solvency Regime of the Cayman Islands

This chapter of the Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency focuses on the prudential solvency regime of the Cayman Islands, a prominent (re)insurance hub. The Cayman Islands initially rose to prominence in the insurance...more

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Virtual Assets or Cryptocurrency Under UAE Law.

Digital currency, or cryptocurrency, is an alternative payment method developed with encryption methods. Encryption technology enables cryptocurrencies to act as both a currency and a virtual accounting system. The use and...more

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NC Legislature Considers Comprehensive Hemp Regulation: What Businesses Need to Know

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At Ward and Smith, we are closely monitoring these developments to help our clients with the potential impacts on their businesses. Below is an overview of what stakeholders in the hemp industry need to know about this...more

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Gaming licensing in Anjouan

Regulatory amendments in several popular jurisdictions in the gaming industry have prompted many companies to look for other alternatives. One of the destinations that is generating growing interest is Anjouan – a relatively...more

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Attention North Carolina Retailers: Time to Renew Your ABC Permits!

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If your business sells alcohol in North Carolina, now is the time to renew or register your Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) retail permit. Failure to complete this process on time could result in penalties, increased costs,...more

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State Licensing Requirements: Are You Prepared?

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Securing FDA clearance or approval is a major accomplishment for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, but it’s not the final step. Before selling your products in most states, you must navigate state licensing...more

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State Tax Policy - The Fine Line Between Delegation and Abdication

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As is true of the U.S. government, within the executive branch of state governments live administrative agencies, which state legislatures have vested with powers to implement and enforce the laws enacted by state...more

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New Market, Old Rules: United Arab Emirates Opens Doors to Gambling Industry with Regulations Similar to U.S. Jurisdictions

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking the plunge into gambling, with the publication of commercial gaming regulations and licensing materials. The good news for interested investors and licensees is that the regulatory and...more

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The Gambling Commission reaffirms its status as one of the UK’s most active AML enforcement authorities.

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On 28 March 2023, the UK Gambling Commission (the Commission) announced that three gambling businesses owned by William Hill Group would pay a total financial penalty of £19.2 million for social responsibility and anti-money...more

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UK Government Proposes an Independent Regulator for English Men’s Professional Football

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The regulator would introduce a licensing system for clubs, increase scrutiny of directors and owners, and aim to equalise funding. The UK government has published a White Paper which outlines its plans to establish a...more

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Investors Welcome ADGM’s Guidance on Dedicated Cryptoasset Framework

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The Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Guidance clarifies and expands FSRA expectations for OCAB Framework license holders. In June 2018, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) unveiled a...more

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