Andrew Cooper, Partner-in-Charge of the Health Care and Cannabis & Psychedelics Practice Groups at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, talks about the potential of psychedelics, challenges faced by the banking industry, options for local municipalities in New York, and his experience teaching a class on cannabis law.
The podcast discusses the unexpected shift towards recreational adult use in the cannabis industry in New York and New Jersey, highlighting the emerging market in these states.
The podcast explores the challenges faced by cannabis businesses, including competition against unlicensed legacy operators and the limitations on interstate commerce, as well as the importance of social equity in the emerging adult-use recreational market.
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Changes in the Cannabis Industry
The podcast episode discusses the changes in the cannabis industry, particularly in New York and New Jersey. It highlights the unexpected shift from no expectation of recreational adult use to the emerging market in these states. The podcast also mentions the move into the psychedelics industry, as well as the future legalization of psychedelics, with the FDA already acknowledging breakthrough therapy status for certain psychedelics. The impact of the federal legality of cannabis on the industry is also explored, including the limitations on interstate commerce and the challenges faced by cannabis businesses.
Challenges in the Cannabis Market
The discussion delves into the challenges faced by cannabis businesses, such as the difficulty of competing against unlicensed legacy operators who have established supply chains and high-quality products. The implications of the federal legality of cannabis, including the inability to use interstate commerce, are further examined. The variations in state laws regarding cannabis regulations and licensing requirements are highlighted, with a focus on the importance of social equity in the emerging adult-use recreational market.
New York's Cannabis Legalization
The podcast episode provides insights into the legalization of cannabis in New York and compares its approach to other states. It discusses the significance of social equity in New York's approach and the aim to create a more equitable marketplace. The challenges faced in the rollout of the adult-use recreational market, including restrictions on locations and the impact on landlords due to lender restrictions, are also explored. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential growth of legal dispensaries in New York by the end of 2023.
In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Andrew Cooper, Partner-in-Charge of the Health Care and Cannabis & Psychedelics Practice Groups at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, a unique and innovative full-service law firm, about the issues cannabis companies and entrepreneurs should consider.
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