A Conversation with Jeffrey Hoffman: Vertical Integration and Licensing in the New York Cannabis Industry

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01/31/24 • 42 min

In this episode of CannaBiz Conversations, host Sean Welsh is joined by Jeffrey Hoffman, a prominent cannabis attorney in New York. They discuss the recent retail application period in New York and the opportunities it presents for those interested in the cannabis industry. They delve into the unique and equitable implementation of the cannabis law in New York, with a focus on providing opportunities to individuals who have traditionally been marginalized. Tune in to learn more about the application process and the efforts being made to create a fair and inclusive cannabis market in New York.
[00:01:21] Equitable implementation of cannabis law.

[00:04:00] Vertical integration in cannabis.

[00:10:29] Transition and career transformation.

[00:12:26] Expungement laws and judicial issues.

[00:18:00] The filibuster rule.

[00:19:31] Senate filibuster rule and cannabis legalization.

[00:23:52] Tax revenue discussion and small businesses.

[00:26:55] The fix for the illicit market.

[00:28:23] Taking down illicit stores.

[00:31:56] Cannabis industry equity.

[00:36:51] Red states and tribal nations.

[00:38:05] Unscheduling cannabis.

[00:41:04] Cannabis cultivation and community.

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[00:04:00] Vertical integration in cannabis.

[00:10:29] Transition and career transformation.

[00:12:26] Expungement laws and judicial issues.

[00:18:00] The filibuster rule.

[00:19:31] Senate filibuster rule and cannabis legalization.

[00:23:52] Tax revenue discussion and small businesses.

[00:26:55] The fix for the illicit market.

[00:28:23] Taking down illicit stores.

[00:31:56] Cannabis industry equity.

[00:36:51] Red states and tribal nations.

[00:38:05] Unscheduling cannabis.

[00:41:04] Cannabis cultivation and community.

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