Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Carol Moss and Steven Forrest Secure Successful Challenge to OCM Policy on Direct-to-Consumer Hemp Sales
Carol Moss and Steven Forrest are pleased to announce a successful petition against the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) concerning an unpromulgated rule that prohibited hemp businesses from selling lower-potency hemp edibles (LPHE) directly to consumers. In October 2025, OCM published an FAQ stating that hemp edible businesses could not sell or ship LPHE […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Ailana McIntosh Featured in Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal M&A Roundtable
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Ailana McIntosh Featured in Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal M&A Roundtable The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal featured Hellmuth & Johnson partner Ailana McIntosh in a recent roundtable on navigating mergers and acquisitions. McIntosh and other industry experts discussed critical topics, including deal preparation, timing professional involvement, growth strategies, post-closing obligations, and emerging risks […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Discusses Minnesota Hemp Testing Crisis on Fox 9 News
Fox 9 News recently featured Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss as a contributor in their coverage of Minnesota’s hemp industry challenges. New testing regulations requiring in-state lab certification are creating bottlenecks for over 6,000 cannabis and hemp businesses. With only three licensed labs, and just two capable of conducting all necessary tests, the industry […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss on NewsNation: Government Funding Bill Threatens Hemp Industry
On “The Hill on NewsNation,” Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss contributed to a discussion about an 11th-hour provision in the government funding bill that could devastate the hemp industry. The measure would ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products—including popular drinks and edibles—that were legalized in the 2018 farm bill. While supporters claim it protects […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Steven Forrest Challenges Minnesota THC Shipping Ban
A recent Minnesota Star Tribune article details how Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Steven Forrest is helping nine Minnesota hemp businesses petition the Office of Administrative Hearings to block the Office of Cannabis Management’s new ban on mail-order THC edible sales. The retailers argue the agency bypassed proper rulemaking procedures when implementing the October restriction, which […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Addresses Local Cannabis Business Barriers in Minnesota
MPR News reports on the challenges facing Minnesota’s cannabis industry rollout, with Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss providing key legal insights. Local municipalities are creating barriers for licensed cannabis businesses despite state legalization in 2023. A city zoning code blocked a microbusiness from launching in Silver Bay, exemplifying broader conflicts between state law and […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Comments on Minnesota Cannabis Rollout Challenges
AXIOS Twin Cities featured Cannabis Law attorney Carol Moss from Hellmuth & Johnson in their analysis of Minnesota’s recreational marijuana launch. The article examines the state’s behind-schedule cannabis rollout, recent licensing lotteries, and anticipated summer dispensary openings. Moss commented on the complex challenges facing new cannabis retailers, particularly the competitive dynamics between securing real estate […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Ailana McIntosh Featured in The Power of Nine Podcast
The Power of Nine Podcast recently welcomed Ailana McIntosh, Partner at Hellmuth & Johnson and MSBA Real Estate Certified Specialist. Host Aaron Eggert explored Ailana’s remarkable journey to become an accomplished attorney. The conversation covered her family’s escape from Vietnam in 1978, their resettlement in Minnesota, and her career evolution from product liability defense to […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Discusses Cannabis Industry Challenges and Opportunities with MSPBJ’s Table of Experts
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently hosted a “Table of Experts” discussion where Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss contributed insights on Minnesota’s emerging cannabis market. The panel explored licensing timelines, regulatory hurdles, business structure challenges, and industry growth prospects. Moss highlighted Minnesota’s transition from a conservative medical program to recreational cannabis, explaining the complex […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Comments on Upcoming Start of Cannabis Licensing
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss shared insights with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal regarding Minnesota’s upcoming cannabis licensing process. The article details the February 18 to March 14 application window for various cannabis business licenses, including the lottery system for capped licenses and the timeline for uncapped licenses. The state plans to reserve half […]