Cannabis Industry | Brach Eichler

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John D. Fanburg, Co-Chair • Charles X. Gormally, Co-Chair

A growing number of states have instituted a legalized and regulated cannabis marketplace, while others are poised to seriously consider ending cannabis prohibition. With November 2020’s historic vote, New Jersey is getting ever closer to a regulated, adult-use marketplace. This emerging business development presents both challenges and opportunities affecting state and local governments; banking and taxation; real estate and land use regulation; healthcare and medical testing; and industries including food production, farming, packaging, and tourism. Brach Eichler’s Cannabis Practice is comprised of thought leaders across this industry spectrum. Our attorneys are uniquely qualified to navigate complicated and highly regulated marketplaces, while providing practical and informed guidance to entrepreneurs participating in this business.

Brach Eichler is well positioned to mentor you as the legislative and regulatory process for legalized cannabis emerges in New Jersey. We are ready to help you strategize and work through the legal and business issues facing your enterprise.

Cannabis Industry Practice Overview
Brach Eichler’s observations following the announcement of an adult-use cannabis bill in New Jersey
Brach Eichler’s most recent White Paper: “New Jersey Cannabis: Observations on Opportunity Lost Along the Way”
“Ten Steps to a Billion-Dollar Marketplace: Facts, Observations, and Market Opportunity”
“Legal Cannabis in New Jersey: Is This Joint Worth A Quick $1 Billion?”
“The Business, Regulatory and Legal Challenges—and Opportunity—of a Legalized Cannabis Marketplace in New Jersey”

Visit our new Cannabis Resource Center

Brach Eichler’s Podcast, “Cannabis Realities”

We are excited to introduce Brach Eichler’s new podcast on Cannabis Radio, “Cannabis Realities,” where our Cannabis Industry Co-Chairs Charles Gormally and John Fanburg speak to innovators and influencers in the cannabis industry about marketplace issues and cutting-edge developments. Have a listen—we are looking forward to sharing our thought-provoking cannabis industry content with you.

Episode 1: “Groundbreaking Research in Cannabis Therapeutics” – featuring Brach Eichler Cannabis Industry Co-Chair Charles Gormally and Scott Karolchyk, Director of Formulation Development for MedPharm Holdings
Episode 2: “Pharmaceutical Grade Cannabis Research” – featuring Brach Eichler Cannabis Industry Co-Chair Charles X. Gormally and Andy Williams, Co-Founder of renowned cannabis medical chain Medicine Man
Episode 3: “Social Injustice of Failed Cannabis Prohibition” – featuring Brach Eichler Cannabis Industry Co-Chair Charles X. Gormally and Judge Jim Gray, author and outspoken critic of the War on Drugs
Episode 4: “Investment Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry” – featuring Brach Eichler Cannabis Industry Co-Chair Charles X. Gormally and Vikas Desai, co-founder and partner at WelCan Capital
Episode 5: “A Journey Through the Cannabis Industry” – featuring Brach Eichler Cannabis Industry Co-Chair Charles Gormally and Chris Melillo, Senior Vice President, Retail, of Curaleaf.

Brach Eichler Cannabis Practice Video Series

Brach Eichler – Cannabis Industry Practice Overview

Employment Law Concerns as New Jersey Legislates Cannabis Use

A Primer on NJ’s Business Landscape for Out-of-State Marijuana Businesses

Legislative Landscape for NJ’s Expanded Medical Marijuana Bill

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Awards, August 15, 2024

45 Total Brach Eichler Attorneys Recognized in the “2025 Best Lawyers in America©” List by Best Lawyers

B|E in the News, July 22, 2024

Legal Cannabis in New Jersey—Core Developments and What to Expect Next

Awards, June 28, 2024

Brach Eichler Celebrates Being Named to NJBIZ Best Places to Work 2024

B|E in the News, May 23, 2024

Could rescheduling provide leverage for cannabis interstate commerce?

B|E in the News, May 20, 2024

Diverging opinions among legal experts on rescheduling timeline

B|E in the News, March 8, 2024

NJ Spotlight News: NJ’s driving-high laws under debate w/Jay Sabin

B|E in the News, December 5, 2023

Growth industry: Law firms got into cannabis legalization game early, but are still working hard to keep up with sector

B|E in the News, September 8, 2023

Legal weed delivered to your doorstep is on the horizon in N.J.

B|E in the News, March 6, 2023

N.J. legal weed market needs more Black- and Hispanic-owned businesses, state cannabis board member says

B|E in the News, February 15, 2023

California Wants Interstate Weed. That Could Backfire.

B|E in the News, February 3, 2023

Middle Market, Big Revenue: How the 50 Most Successful Midsize Firms Earned $3.6 Billion

B|E in the News, January 24, 2023

NJ Spotlight News: Cannabis Expungement Clinic

B|E in the News, January 17, 2023

Change Your Luck On Friday The 13th: Come To A Free Cannabis Expungement Clinic In New Jersey

B|E in the News, January 17, 2023

Busted For Weed? Free Clinic In Newark May Help Clear Your Record

B|E in the News, January 13, 2023

NJ marijuana ‘expungement clinic’ seeks to right old wrongs

B|E in the News, January 6, 2023

N.J.’s adult weed industry facing new competition as N.Y. enters the market

Events, November 28, 2022

2022 NJTIA Conference on Tourism w/John D. Fanburg

B|E in the News, November 28, 2022

All of N.J.’s adult legal weed stores are run by big corporations. That has to change, many say.

Events, November 10, 2022

[WEBINAR] Truck Stop: Motor Carriers and Cannabis w/Jay Sabin

B|E in the News, August 8, 2022

Green light for more recreational cannabis sales locations

B|E in the News, August 2, 2022

Higher Law: Do States’ Pro-Labor Cannabis Laws Risk Federal Backlash?

B|E in the News, July 12, 2022

Cannabis 2? Hesitation Greets Measure to Legalize Psychedelic Mushrooms

B|E in the News, July 8, 2022

New Jersey: After Cannabis Legalization And Facing A Psilocybin Bill, Reluctance And Doubts Arise

B|E in the News, June 7, 2022

Jay Sabin, Counsel Labor & Employment opines on New Jersey Spotlight News about “Employers expressing frustration over delays with workplace-impairment recognition guidelines.”

B|E in the News, June 6, 2022

NJ Spotlight News: June 6, 2022

B|E in the News, May 25, 2022

More NJ Dispensaries Approved To Sell Recreational Marijuana

Blogs, May 18, 2022

Cannabis Laws in New Jersey – Frequently Asked Questions

B|E in the News, May 16, 2022

John D. Fanburg, Managing Member and Healthcare Law Chair opines on News 12 New Jersey “Could New Jersey see increase in cannabis tourism? Industry leaders say it has potential to be a $1 billion industry.”

Events, May 3, 2022

Is Your Workplace Ready for the Start of Recreational Cannabis Sales? What NJ Employers Need to Know. (Webinar)

B|E in the News, April 29, 2022

Charles Gormally opines on News 12 New Jersey about the level of risk associated with opening a retail marijuana business and the steps owners should take when considering entry.

B|E in the News, April 25, 2022

Cannabis: Four questions with Charles Gormally of Brach Eichler on opening day of recreational-use sale in N.J.

B|E in the News, April 25, 2022

Will long wait for sale of cannabis for recreational use hurt state? Our experts say ‘No’

B|E in the News, April 25, 2022

Cannabis experts: Plenty of room — and time — for others to get into sector

B|E in the News, April 25, 2022

Can I get fired for consuming weed in N.J.? Can I pass a drug test?

B|E in the News, April 20, 2022

Brach Eichler’s Matthew Collins was featured on the CBS 2 News segment, “Weed & Work”

📸 via CBSNews.com: Matthew Collins is a cannabis labor and relations lawyer. He said a challenge for employers will be testing for impairment. "Unlike alcohol, which there is a very easy and scientific method for testing that will determine impairment, marijuana usage is a lot different, mostly because marijuana will still be present in your system for weeks at a time," Collins said.

B|E in the News, April 14, 2022

John D. Fanburg, Cannabis Practice Co-Chair is quoted in Benzinga’s article, “New Jersey Cannabis Sales Expected To Begin Soon As Panel Takes Historic Vote”

Articles, April 14, 2022

John D. Fanburg, Cannabis Practice Co-Chair is quoted in NJBIZ’s article, “ATCs cleared to sell adult-use cannabis as soon as next month”

B|E in the News, April 14, 2022

John D. Fanburg, Cannabis Co-Chair and Managing Member opines in NJBIZ, Cannabis Business Times , and Benzinga about the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) vote to launch the recreational cannabis market in New Jersey by approving 10 medical cannabis companies to start sales.

B|E in the News, April 12, 2022

Cannabis Co-Chair and Member Charles X. Gormally opines in NJ Cannabis Insider about medical dispensaries’ inventory and their involvement in the recreational market.

B|E in the News, April 12, 2022

The National Law Journal has named Brach Eichler Members and Cannabis Co-Chairs John D. Fanburg and Charles X. Gormally as Cannabis Law Trailblazers, honoring their work advising businesses at the cutting edge of the emerging cannabis industry.

A big congrats to John and Charles for this recognition!

B|E in the News, February 1, 2022

ROI-NJ’s Cannabis Resource Issue: Five Questions with Charles X. Gormally of Brach Eichler

B|E in the News, December 20, 2021

John D. Fanburg Opines in Garden State Gazette About New Jersey Tourism Potentially Getting a Boost from the Legalization of Adult Recreational Marijuana

Alerts, December 14, 2021

Transportation Alert: DIY Motor Carrier Fixes to Supply Chain Problems: Cannabis

Events, December 8, 2021

SAX LLP’s Cannabis Roundtable: Opportunities and Challenges in the Emerging Marketplace

December 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

B|E in the News, December 2, 2021

John D. Fanburg Speaks With News 12 New Jersey About the Future of Cannabis Tourism in NJ

B|E in the News, December 1, 2021

Brach Eichler Mentioned in Gothamist for Providing Pro Bono Assistance at 420NJ Events’ Cannabis Expungement Clinic

Events, October 7, 2021

New Jersey CannaBusiness Association Webinar: Core Considerations for Cannabis Business – From Concept to Sale

October 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

B|E in the News, September 24, 2021

Cannabis Co-Chair and Member Charles X. Gormally, Discusses the 420NJEvents Expungement Clinic in Newark on NJ.com

Firm Announcements & Wins, September 9, 2021

Legal, Social and Racial Justice Organizations To Host Free Marijuana Expungement Clinic at Hilton Hotel

B|E in the News, September 2, 2021

John D. Fanburg Quoted in Cannabis Business Times About Prioritizing Applications from Minority Businesses

B|E in the News, September 2, 2021

Charles X. Gormally Predicts More Municipalities Will Opt In to Cannabis Now That New Regulations Are in Place in the New Jersey Law Journal

B|E in the News, August 20, 2021

Cannabis Co-Chair Charles Gormally Opines on the Cannabis Regulatory Commission First Round of Government Regulations in ROI-NJ

Firm Announcements & Wins, August 19, 2021

Six Brach Eichler Attorneys Included in “Ones to Watch” – Two New to the List!

Alerts, August 6, 2021

Family Law Services Alert: Cannabis Use is Not a Basis to Strip a Parent of Parental Rights

B|E in the News, July 28, 2021

Managing Member John D. Fanburg and Member Charles X. Gormally Named to NJBIZ’ 2021 Law Power 50 List

B|E in the News, July 15, 2021

Cannabis Co-Chair Charles Gormally Comments on NJ Supreme Court Expunging Cannabis Convictions in New Jersey Law Journal

B|E in the News, July 9, 2021

Charles X. Gormally on the Effect Recreational Cannabis Will Have on the Medical Cannabis Market in the New Jersey Law Journal

Articles, July 8, 2021

Cannabis Co-Chair Charles Gormally Advises New Jersey Cannabis Entrepreneurs how to Overcome Obstacles in Commerce Magazine

Blogs, June 30, 2021

Cannabis State Residency Requirements Flaming Out?

Blogs, June 21, 2021

Is the Federal Government Manipulating Cannabis Acceptance?

B|E in the News, June 3, 2021

Charles Gormally Comments on the Tight Deadline NJ Towns Face on Banning Cannabis on NJ.com

Articles, June 3, 2021

Cannabis Laws in New Jersey – Frequently Asked Questions (Archive)

B|E in the News, May 18, 2021

John D. Fanburg Discusses Why Municipalities Should Be Flexible About Their Decisions to Ban or Not Ban Cannabis in NJ Cannabis Insider

Events, April 8, 2021

Webinar: Cannabis in the New Jersey Workplace…What You Need to Know

On-demand

B|E in the News, April 5, 2021

Cannabis Co-Chair Charles Gormally Stresses NY’s Challenge to Squash the Cannabis Black Market on Forbes.com

B|E in the News, April 5, 2021

Cannabis Co-Chair Charles Gormally Highlights NY’s Commitment and Speed to Passing Cannabis Legislation in MarketWatch

B|E in the News, April 5, 2021

Managing Member and Cannabis Co-Chair John D. Fanburg Talks About the Cannabis Industry and NJ Possibly Losing its Advantage to NY in The Star Ledger

B|E in the News, April 5, 2021

Cannabis Co-Chair Charles Gormally Expresses Concerns Over High Entry Barriers to the Cannabis Industry in Marijuana Business Daily

Firm Announcements & Wins, March 23, 2021

17 Brach Eichler Members Included in 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers

Twelve Attorneys also Named to New Jersey Rising Stars List This Year

Alerts, March 17, 2021

Labor and Employment Alert: New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis: What to Expect in Your Workplace

B|E in the News, March 3, 2021

Fanburg Talks Next Steps for Cannabis Entrepreneurs in ROI-NJ

B|E in the News, March 3, 2021

Fanburg and Gormally in nj.com on NJ’s New Cannabis Bill

B|E in the News, February 24, 2021

Fanburg and Gormally Comment in New Jersey Law Journal Following Cannabis Bill Passage

B|E in the News, January 28, 2021

Fanburg in ROI-NJ on NJ Cannabis Challenges

Articles, January 15, 2021

Fanburg and Gormally in the New Jersey Law Journal on Cannabis Social Justice Reform

B|E in the News, January 12, 2021

Gormally in Forbes on Federal Cannabis Reform

Articles, December 29, 2020

Fanburg in the Star-Ledger on Purchasing Cannabis Legally in NJ

B|E in the News, December 17, 2020

Gormally Quoted in Politico.com on Problematic Cannabis Grow Laws

B|E in the News, December 17, 2020

Fanburg in NJ Cannabis Insider on the Federal Cannabis Ban

B|E in the News, December 11, 2020

Brach Eichler Cannabis Poll Findings Referenced on nj.com

B|E in the News, November 30, 2020

Business Insider: Fanburg and Gormally Among Top Cannabis Power Players in NJ

B|E in the News, November 30, 2020

Gormally Interviewed by FOX NewsNow on NJ Cannabis Debut

B|E in the News, November 18, 2020

Gormally in The Wall Street Journal on Potential Cannabis Market Participants

B|E in the News, November 10, 2020

Fanburg in Atlanta Journal-Constitution on NJ Cannabis Vote

B|E in the News, November 5, 2020

Gormally Comments in Law360 on Regional Effects of Positive NJ Cannabis Vote

B|E in the News, November 5, 2020

Fanburg on Social Justice Component of NJ Cannabis Legalization

B|E in the News, November 4, 2020

NEW: 3 states approved legalizing recreational marijuana

B|E in the News, November 4, 2020

Legal marijuana measures passed in 5 states, Oregon decriminalizes all drugs

B|E in the News, November 3, 2020

If N.J. voters legalize weed, it’ll be at least a year until it’s available to buy, industry experts say

B|E in the News, November 3, 2020

NJ Marijuana Legalization Ballot Question Passes by 2-1 Margin

B|E in the News, November 3, 2020

New Jersey voters show strong support for legalizing marijuana: Poll

B|E in the News, October 30, 2020

Study Shows Cannabis is Becoming a Less Divisive Issue in the U.S.

B|E in the News, October 29, 2020

Fanburg in Bloomberg on Changing Sentiment Toward Cannabis

B|E in the News, October 29, 2020

Social Issues Driving Support for Legalized Marijuana, ‘Making It a Winner’ for Nov. 3

B|E in the News, October 29, 2020

Cannabis in New Jersey: A Budding Industry?

B|E in the News, October 28, 2020

Cannabis, No Longer So Divisive, Draws More Conservative Support

B|E in the News, October 27, 2020

Polls show marijuana legalization leading as Election Day nears

Events, October 26, 2020

Webinar: Countdown to Legalization

October 27, 2020 @ 1:00 p.m.

B|E in the News, October 25, 2020

NJ voters want low-level marijuana crimes cleared, poll finds

B|E in the News, October 24, 2020

Predicting the Marijuana Vote in All 5 States for Nov. 3

B|E in the News, October 22, 2020

New Survey Underscores Strong Support For Cannabis Among NJ Voters

B|E in the News, October 22, 2020

Latest Brach Eichler Cannabis Poll Results Covered Widely in the Press

B|E in the News, October 22, 2020

Polls Show New Jersey Voters Strongly in Support of Marijuana Referendum

B|E in the News, October 21, 2020

Poll: Majority in New Jersey supports pardons for even the most serious marijuana offenses

Firm Announcements & Wins, October 21, 2020

New Brach Eichler Poll: New Jersey Voters Want Gov. Murphy to Pardon Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

B|E in the News, October 21, 2020

Poll: NJ Voters Support Recreational Marijuana

B|E in the News, October 21, 2020

Possible N.J. marijuana legalization is focus of special 10/27 forum with lawmakers, insiders, and regulators