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West Haven, CT – Wolf & Shore Law Group (203-745-3151) releases a new report on how divorce proceedings and child custody cases will be affected by the recent weed legalization in the state. West Haven, United States – August 27, 2021 /PressCable/ — The all-women team behind Wolf & Shore Law Group in West Haven, Connecticut announces the release of their new blog post on how the recent cannabis legalization in the state will affect divorce and child custody cases. The law firm is known for its personalized and zealous representation for individuals dissolving their marriage. More details can be…

LeafLink, a startup that operates an online wholesale cannabis market, has doubled its office footprint in the Financial District and is hiring rapidly in response to the growing legal market. The company has signed a lease that will add a second floor to its presence at 80 Broad St., reaching 26,000 square feet. LeafLink, founded in 2015, offers an online platform for about 7,000 cannabis retailers to buy products from suppliers. Ryan Smith, CEO of LeafLink, said the company had grown to 200 employees, from the 75 people it employed at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. The firm…

GUILFORD, CT — Monday, the Board of Selectmen received a letter from Guilford DAY, the coalition of volunteers whose mission is to help reduce teen drug and alcohol use. The missive was a request for the town to ban the retail sale of cannabis, slated to be available across the state come next spring. Guilford DAY notes in no uncertain terms that the new state cannabis law allows for cities and towns to amend their ordinances and/or zoning regs to prohibit pot shops and that’s exactly what the group, made up of youth and adults, volunteers and local organizations, wants…

It’s always nice to drink for free at casinos, which provide alcohol to gamblers to keep them betting long enough to more than make up the cost. No word yet on whether pot will be provided at no cost to card sharks and slot machine mavens, but Foxwoods Resort Casino and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina are exploring the addition of cannabis dispensaries nearby, according to a report this week from Leafly. Both Harrah’s in North Carolina and Foxwoods in Connecticut are eyeing larger dispensaries of at least 25,000 square feet, with drive-through windows and consumption lounges. The…

A national cannabis news site said the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe is planning to open a recreational marijuana dispensary in Connecticut. The tribe plans to open the dispensary near their Foxwoods casino next year, according to the website Leafly. Connecticut legalized marijuana earlier this summer, and retail sales are expected to begin in 2022. Under the new law, the state can enter into a compact with the Mashantuckets and the other federally-recognized tribe, the Mohegan, who operate the nearby Mohegan Sun casino. A tribal spokesperson said the tribe is exploring its options under the new law, and isn’t publicly disclosing its…

A California bill to legalize possession of a wide range of psychedelics such as psilocybin and ayahuasca will not advance further this year following a decision by the sponsor that more time is needed to build the case for the reform and solidify its chances of being enacted. The Senate-passed legislation advanced through a second reading on the Assembly floor last week before being re-referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, which was set to determine on Thursday whether it could be cleared for final passage. But it was ultimately decided that the proposal would be made into a two-year bill,…

A California bill to legalize possession of a wide range of psychedelics such as psilocybin and ayahuasca will not advance further this year following a decision by the sponsor that more time is needed to build the case for the reform and solidify its chances of being enacted. The Senate-passed legislation advanced through a second reading on the Assembly floor last week before being re-referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, which was set to determine on Thursday whether it could be cleared for final passage. But it was ultimately decided that the proposal would be made into a two-year bill,…

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico.  States show no signs of slowing down.  On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.  Although provisions relating to possession are effective now (as of July 1, 2021), the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022.  Because the new law will prohibit many employers from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use…