Nov 9, 2020 | Administrative Law, Cannabis Industry, Legal Updates
The CNMI Cannabis Commission is now accepting commercial and noncommercial licenses applications. On June 23, 2020, the Commission at its meeting and pursuant to Public Law 20-66 and Public Law 21-05, adopted its proposed rules and regulations that set forth the...
Jan 25, 2019 | Administrative Law, Cannabis Industry, Legal Updates
The Cannabis ActOn September 21, 2018, Governor Ralph Torres signed into law the Taulamwaar Sensible CNMI Cannabis Act of 2018 (the “Cannabis Act”).1 The Cannabis Act makes the recreational use of marijuana legal in the CNMI.2 A new industry is now starting in the...
Aug 9, 2018 | Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Entertainment and Gaming Industry, Legal Updates
The 2018 CW Act (The Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018) A big concern for new investors to the CNMI is how they will staff their businesses. The CNMI has a very small labor pool, and essentially full employment.1 New investors hear about CW Visas and...