<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2300918/open_sms">Send us a text</a>New York State’s cannabis program has been a magnet for lawsuits that have stymied progress in issuing licenses and growing the industry. Is the problem the agency’s implementation of the governing law, or is it the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act itself that is the problem? In this episode Herb speaks with attorney <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fatima-afia-09271a8a_lawyerlife-newyorknewyork-litigationlife-activity-7211141127800852480-30LX">Fatima Afia</a> and covers the full range of lawsuits that have been filed against the NYS Office of Cannabis Management’s adult use program.      Further Reading:<ul><li><a href="https://www.greenmarketreport.com/new-yorks-ocm-distracted-with-over-20-lawsuits/">New York’s OCM distracted with over 20 lawsuits</a></li><li><a href="https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cannabis/new-york-cannabis-licensing-process-slowed-lawsuits">State's cannabis office facing over 20 lawsuits</a></li><li><a href="https://mjbizdaily.com/new-york-hit-with-another-lawsuit-challenging-marijuana-social-equity/">New York hit with another lawsuit challenging marijuana social equity</a></li></ul>Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with additional production and engineering by Matt Patterson, with Rebecca Malpica producing our digital marketing/social media.  In addition, thank you to <a href="https://cannabiswire.com/">Cannabis Wire</a> for contributing our cannabis news. You can now get 30% off a subscription to Cannabis Wire by going to <a href="http://cannabiswire.com/">CannabisWire.com</a> and using discount code: CWJOINTSESSIONPlease contact us at <a href="mailto:herb.jointsession@gmail.com">herb.jointsession@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions or comments, including topics to cover. Follow the show on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jointsession.pod/">jointsession.pod</a>, and on LinkedIn at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/joint-session-podcast/">Joint Session Podcast.</a> If you’re enjoying the show, leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps new listeners find the show.

Send us a text New York State’s cannabis program has been a magnet for lawsuits that have stymied progress in issuing licenses and growing the industry. Is the problem the agency’s implementation of the governing law, or is it the Marijuana Regulation and

Send us a text New York State’s cannabis program has been a magnet for lawsuits that have stymied progress in issuing licenses and growing the industry. Is the problem the agency’s implementation of the governing law, or is it the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act itself that is the problem? In this episode Herb speaks with attorney Fatima Afia and covers the full range of lawsuits that have been filed against the NYS Office of Cannabis Management’s adult use program.      ...

The One About All the Lawsuits