cannabis law

Medical cannabis
Apr 23, 2026

DOJ reclassifies medical marijuana to Schedule III

Proponents say the move to reclassify medical cannabis eases federal restrictions and will enable tax relief, research and growth for cannabis operators.

Ascend Wellness Holdings and Mister Jones
Dec 16, 2025

Ascend Wellness backs cannabis advocate to open NJ dispensary

The multistate operator is partnering with Lerone Jones to launch the Little Falls shop.

Jenny Chung Quraishi rejoins Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (CSG Law) in June 2025 as a member of the firm’s litigation group.
Jun 18, 2025

Quraishi rejoins CSG Law litigation group from DOJ

Jenny Chung Quraishi has returned to the Roseland firm following three years as an assistant U.S. attorney in New Jersey.

A.Y. Strauss has launched a new cannabis practice and has appointed Jennifer Cabrera as partner to lead the strategic expansion.
May 8, 2025

A.Y. Strauss launches cannabis law practice

New partner Jennifer Cabrera will lead the group, joined by Kate Monroe--a licensing specialist and experienced project manager.