News & Insights

Cultivating a Cannabis Brand

Archer Partner Kate Sherlock was recently published in Issue 260 of NJ Cannabis Insider. In the article, “Cultivating a cannabis brand,” Kate discusses the necessary steps to cultivating and protecting a cannabis brand by walking through several alternative options to combat the inability to register cannabis trademarks at the federal level and protect their cannabis trademarks. ...read more

Drug Testing in Era of Legalized Cannabis: Do’s and Don’ts for Employers

"Drug testing in era of legalized cannabis: Do’s and Dont's for employers" By: Meghan O'Brien, Esq., ROI-NJ, April 2021 ...read more

Bill Caruso Discusses NJ CAN 2020 Campaign Efforts to Raise Awareness for NJ's Cannabis Legalization Vote this Fall

Bill Caurso, Managing Director of Archer Public Affairs, discussed with Cannabis Business Times, the campaign fight to raise awareness for the adult-use cannabis ballot question, in their recent article, "NJ CAN 2020 Enlists Help of New Jersey Governor in Campaign’s Efforts to Support State’s Cannabis Referendum". ...read more

New Jersey Passes New Law Regulating Employers' Ability to Test for Marijuana in the Workplace

When New Jersey voters ratified an amendment to the state's constitution permitting the recreational use of marijuana last fall, employment attorneys and legal scholars shared concern over the potential impact on employers seeking to maintain a drug-free workplace. What remained was for the State Legislature and the Governor to pass a law that actually laid out the permissible use of recreational marijuana. This week, Governor Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act ("NJCREAMMA"). Although this law addresses many aspects of the now legalized practice of cannabis use in New Jersey for recreational reasons, the law also addresses some employer concerns over recreational marijuana use. However, for employers, other obstacles remain, along with areas of uncertainty. ...read more

CBD Industry Buzzing: USPTO Gives the Green Light to (Some) CBD Trademarks

New Jersey Department of Health Calls for Six New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

On July 16, 2018, the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Medicinal Marijuana issued a Request for Applications seeking up to six (6) new applicants to operate medicinal marijuana dispensaries, resulting in two new dispensaries in each of the existing regions (north, central and south). ...read more

Bill Caruso Quoted in the NJ Insider Article, “NJCBA Comes Out in Full Support of Senator Ruiz’s Legislation to Prohibit the Production or Sale of Delta-8 in New Jersey”

The NJ Insider article, “NJCBA Comes Out in Full Support of Senator Ruiz’s Legislation to Prohibit the Production or Sale of Delta-8 in New Jersey,” discusses the risk of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8), an unregulated and untested cannabis product being sold in convenience stores and gas stations across New Jersey. The New Jersey Cannabusiness Associations' (NJCBA) leadership recently came out in favor of legislation looking to prohibit the sale of products containing delta-8. The article references NJCBA members who purchased delta-8 branded products across the state and brought them to laboratories for testing. The tests showed the product’s chemical makeup did not match that of the label, and they indicated levels of THC that are not safe for children. ...read more

Bill Caruso Quoted in Governor's Office Article “Governor Murphy Marks Historic Opening Day of Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Sales in New Jersey"

Bill Caruso, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Cannabis Practice Group, was quoted in an article from the Office of the Governor "Governor Murphy Marks Historic Opening Day of Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Sales in New Jersey". The article quote reads, “This is a long-awaited and historic day supported by an overwhelming majority of voters,” said Bill Caruso, Chair of Archer Law's Cannabis Group and longtime cannabis activist. “The beginning of safe, regulated access to adult-use cannabis sales will help to create new jobs and economic opportunities here in the Garden State as well as new tax revenue that can be reinvested in communities and restorative justice initiatives. Congrats to Governor Murphy, the Legislature, the CRC, as well as the advocacy community and industry partners for making this day a reality!” ...read more

Bill Caruso Quoted in NJ.com Article “Scutari’s fortitude delivered a triumph for NJ”

Bill Caruso, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Cannabis Practice Group, recently discussed Sen. Nick Scutari's efforts for medical cannabis dispensaries to sell marijuana for recreational purposes in New Jersey in the NJ.com article, “Scutari’s fortitude delivered a triumph for NJ," published April 12, 2022. The article quote reads, “He was a very lonely voice in this effort,” said attorney Bill Caruso, the state’s preeminent cannabis law expert. “Right now, everyone is in favor of legalized cannabis. But back in the day, the best you could get from Scutari’s colleagues was giggles in the hallway.” ...read more

Archer Attorneys to Attend a Free Expungement Event on January 16, 2023

The recent TAPinto Camden article, "Criminal Record? Expungement Event May Help You Erase Conviction," is centered around a free expungement event that will take place on January 16, 2023 at Camden County College's Camden City Campus. Dozens of attorneys will volunteer their time to review cases and send expungement requests to the courts, hoping to clear the criminal records of those who are attending the event and elligable. The article goes on to acknowledge, "(the) event will be heavily attended by lawyers from the Voorhees-based Archer & Greiner law firm." ...read more

Bill Caruso Interviewed for MJBIZ Daily Article "New Jersey’s recreational cannabis program has smooth launch despite supply worries”

Bill Caruso, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Cannabis Practice Group, was interviewed for an MJBIZ Daily news article "New Jersey’s recreational cannabis program has smooth launch despite supply worries" By Jeff Smith on April 26, 2022. In the article, Caruso noted that the first day “went off basically without a hitch, with patient priorities being paramount.” Bill goes on to discuss equity businesses, community participation and final thoughts on the state’s recreational marijuana program. ...read more

Bill Caruso Interviewed on Bronx News12 in a Segment “Marijuana Matters”

Bill Caruso, Partner and Chair of Archer’s Cannabis Practice Group, was interviewed on News12; The Bronx on April 20th, 2022 in a segment "Marijuana Matters" to discuss potential profession conflicts regarding the recent opening of legal marijuana dispensaries to sell marijuana for recreational purposes in New Jersey. “And until Congress acts and the federal government begins to wade into this measure, there are going to be some uncertainties in the law,” says Bill Caruso, "it is best for potential marijuana customers to know the rules for where they work." ...read more

Bill Caruso to Moderate CCSNJ Cannabis Workshop - Cannabis in South Jersey: Part Two

Bill Caruso, chair of Archer's Cannabis Group, will serve as moderator for the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey's (CCSNJ) half-day Cannabis Workshop, titled "Cannabis in South Jersey: Part Two." The program will consist of three panel discussions including a mixture of local municipal leaders supportive of the cannabis industry, conversations on the obstacles cannabis business owners and cultivators are facing, as well as a regulatory/legislative panel with statewide cannabis experts. ...read more

Bill Caruso to Speak at NJ Cannabis Insider Business Conference

Bill Caruso, Partner and Chair of Archer's Cannabis Practice Group, will speak at the NJ Cannabis Insider LIVE Business Conference. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to meet key industry leaders, learn best business practices and stay up to date with trends, no matter their experience level. ...read more

Bill Caruso to Serve as a Speaker at the 2023 NJ Chamber of Commerce Business Summit and Expo Panel "Investing in New Jersey"

Archer Cannabis Law attorney Bill Caruso will speak on a panel regarding emerging industries at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Annual “ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo.” The Expo is to be held on March 14-15, 2023 and will address what the advantages are of operating a business in New Jersey, what key actions are necessary to make the state’s business climate better positioned for the future, and other issues critical to the business community. ...read more