Into the Haze: What Is a Social Equity Applicant and How Do You Qualify?

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | March 2, 2023

On March 2, 2023, Maryland House Bill 556, introduced by Delegate C.T. Wilson and Vanessa E. Atterbeary for the purpose…

Maryland House Bill 556 Incorporates Several MMCC Recommendations Regarding the Proposed Home Grow Program

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | February 28, 2023

Existing Maryland law prohibits any person, including a qualifying medical patient or caregiver registered with the Maryland Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”),…

Analysis of Maryland Senate Bill 508

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | February 15, 2023

Background Information The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant,…

Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”) Provides Recommendations to the Maryland Legislature on Methods to Reduce the Use of Cannabis by Minors

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | February 8, 2023

The legalization of adult-use cannabis has raised concerns about the potential impact that such a policy change may have. Under…

CannaBlast – Maryland House Bill 556

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | February 3, 2023

On February 3, 2023, Delegates C.T. Wilson and Vanessa E. Atterbeary introduced House Bill 556 (“Bill”) for the purpose of…

MMCC Provides Guidance to Maryland Legislature on Cannabis Consumption Facilities

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | February 1, 2023

If permitted by applicable state regulations, an on-site cannabis consumption facility can be an indoor or outdoor location which is…

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Legislative Report on Hemp-Derived Non-Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Products

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | January 11, 2023

Background Information The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as the Cannabis sativa L. plant that contains less than 0.3% delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol…

Friday Factoid Quiz: July-Related Intellectual Property

By Jon Wachs, Esq. | July 22, 2022

While we celebrate the birth of our country each July, in this month we also can celebrate these noteworthy marks,…

Education & Admissions

  • J.D., Washington College of Law, The American University, 1995
  • B.A. (with Departmental Honors), The University of Pennsylvania, 1991
  • Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • District of Columbia
  • Connecticut

Activities

  • Mentor for the Towson University Incubator
  • University of Pennsylvania Alumni Interview Program
  • Board of Advisors Network for the Maryland Chapter of the Exit Planning Exchange
  • Past President of Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc.

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"Into the Haze: What Is a Social Equity Applicant and How Do You Qualify?"

On March 2, 2023, Maryland House Bill 556, introduced by Delegate C.T. Wilson and Vanessa E. Atterbeary for the purpose…

"Maryland House Bill 556 Incorporates Several MMCC Recommendations Regarding the Proposed Home Grow Program"

Existing Maryland law prohibits any person, including a qualifying medical patient or caregiver registered with the Maryland Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”),…

"Analysis of Maryland Senate Bill 508"

Background Information The 2018 Farm Bill defined hemp as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant,…

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Talkin’ Turkey About The U.S. Trademark Office’s Plans to Gobble Up More of the Pie

With our Thanksgiving holiday approaching, The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has just issued a much-anticipated final rule…

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