Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Ailana McIntosh and Carol Moss Facilitate Major Transaction for Cannabis Cultivation Between MN River Holdings, LLC and Prairie Island 316, Inc.
In a significant development for the local economy and cannabis industry, Hellmuth & Johnson attorneys Ailana McIntosh and Carol Moss have successfully represented MN River Holdings, LLC in a complex transaction with Prairie Island 316, Inc., a business entity owned by the Prairie Island Indian Community, to serve as cultivators in the rising Tribal recreational […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Carol Moss Offers an Optimistic View on Cannabis Dispensaries Opening in 2025 in CBS News Minnesota Interview
Carol Moss of Hellmuth & Johnson remains optimistic about recreational cannabis dispensaries opening in Minnesota during 2025, despite recent hurdles. While the state’s initial target of launching sales in January 2025 won’t be met due to ongoing rulemaking processes and licensing lawsuits, Moss believes smaller businesses are well-positioned to receive their licenses this year, even […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Carol Moss Offers Comments on Potential Federal Cannabis Legalization Impact
In a Twin Cities Business article featuring insights from Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss, the nation’s marijuana industry anticipates potential federal legalization under Trump’s presidency. The piece explores how federal legalization could impact Minnesota’s emerging cannabis market, discussing concerns about interstate competition and the state’s social equity initiatives. Moss contributed a legal perspective on […]
Carol Moss Discusses Application Challenges in Cannabis License Lottery with the Minnesota Star Tribune
The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management has dramatically rejected 1,169 out of 1,817 social equity cannabis business license applicants. The rejections, often due to minor clerical errors, have sparked potential litigation and raised questions about the application process. Some attorneys, including Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss, argue applicants should […]
Carol Moss speaks with MPR News About Cannabis License Application Rejections
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss offered her insights to Minnesota Public Radio on Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management’s recent rejection of over 1,000 applicants. Listen to the interview to hear Moss question the criteria for some of the rejected applications. Listen to the interview here.
Carol Moss Weighs in on Cannabis License Lottery Timing in MINNPOST Article
Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss was featured in a MINNPOST article from October 29th exploring Minnesota’s cannabis licensing program timeline and challenges. The piece examines the Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) process for reviewing 1,817 social equity applications for 280 preapproval licenses. Moss contributed a detailed mathematical analysis of the “herculean task” for the […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Carol Moss Joins Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Panel on Navigating Cannabis Legalization
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently hosted a cannabis industry panel discussion featuring Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss among other industry professionals. The discussion explored Minnesota’s emerging cannabis market, covering banking challenges, tax implications, social equity applications, and business structuring under state and federal regulations. Moss provided crucial insights on federal-state law conflicts, bankruptcy […]
Attorney Nicole Rash Joins Hellmuth & Johnson
Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce attorney Nicole L. Rash has joined the firm as an associate in the Cannabis Law practice group. Rash’s practice focuses on guiding clients through their business plans and advising them on developments in the cannabis sector. Whether they are growers or retailers, she aims to ensure her clients […]
Hellmuth & Johnson Attorney Carol Moss Comments on Out-Of-State Applicants for Early Cannabis Licenses
Carol Moss, an attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson and member of the state Cannabis Advisory Council, commented on the high number of out-of-state applicants for Minnesota’s early cannabis licenses. She noted that excluding out-of-state parties would have been deemed unconstitutional, so the influx of non-resident applicants was unsurprising to some industry insiders. Moss expressed concern […]
Carol Moss Appointed to Serve on Governor Walz’s Cannabis Advisory Council
Hellmuth & Johnson is pleased to announce attorney Carol R.M. Moss has been appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to his Cannabis Advisory Council, serving as a representative of an expert in women-owned businesses. The Cannabis Advisory Council tracks national cannabis policy, examines effectiveness of state policy, monitors developments in the cannabis and hemp consumer […]