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Federal Marijuana Reform Needs to Happen, But Will It?

July 14, 2021 | Barton Morris

Despite no federal marijuana reform, Michigan finally legalized adult-use marijuana in November of 2018. We did this for many reasons, but the best reason is that decriminalization was necessary. However, the legalization …

U.S. House Passes MORE Act: What This Means For The Cannabis Industry

December 4, 2020 | Barton Morris

On Dec. 4th, 2020, the U.S. House passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. The bill introduces several criminal and social justice reforms, including the expungement of prior nonviolent fe…

Election 2020: Big Wins for Cannabis and Drug Reform

November 6, 2020 | Barton Morris

While the presidential election results are currently hanging in the air, clear victories emerged for both the cannabis industry and for drug reform. Nationwide measures to legalize cannabis and decriminalize other drugs …

How to Develop Your Cannabis Social Equity Plan

September 11, 2020 | Barton Morris

When preparing your adult-use license application, it’s critical to understand all of the requirements for your application’s success. One main requirement of the application is to prepare a cannabis social equ…

Top Challenges in Michigan’s Cannabis Industry (And How to Succeed Despite Them)

July 27, 2020 | Barton Morris

Despite a high demand for adult-use cannabis that has only increased since Michiganders voted “YES” to recreational marijuana in November 2018, there are some issues that hinder the success of the industry. Below, we exami…

Diversity in the Cannabis Industry: Working Towards Equal Access and Opportunity

June 12, 2020 | Barton Morris

As the BlackLivesMatter global network continues to raise awareness and bring justice to Black people around the world, many companies and industries have reflected on how they can increase diversity and promote economic e…

MRA Expands Eligibility Criteria of Social Equity Program in Michigan

June 5, 2020 | Barton Morris

In May 2020, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) expanded the eligibility criteria of Michigan’s social equity program. When it did, the number of disproportionately impacted communities increased from 41 to 184. This ar…

10 Insider Tips for Cannabis Business Applicants

April 17, 2020 | Barton Morris

Starting a cannabis business requires lots of preparation and analysis from you, your supplemental applicants and your hired team of experts. During these times, there will be inevitable temporary changes to the typical ap…

MRA Introduces Proposed Marijuana Rule Sets

January 14, 2020 | Barton Morris

Soon, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed combined topic-based rule sets. The proposed topic-based rule sets are intended to provide clarity/consistenc…

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