Davis Malm announces the release of the second edition of the 2025 LexisNexis Practical Guidance® Practice Note, “Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing,” authored by Rob Munnelly. This comprehensive and practical guide offers the most current information for navigating the complex adult-use cannabis licensing process in Massachusetts.

The updated Practice Note provides a thorough background on the adult-use cannabis landscape in the Commonwealth and delivers detailed, step-by-step guidance for securing one or more licenses from the state cannabis agency, including addressing recent amendments to the governing regulations.  With the rapid evolution of the cannabis industry and its regulatory framework, the guide serves as an indispensable resource for businesses seeking to operate in this highly regulated sector.

Rob is a regulatory lawyer with extensive experience handling legal issues faced by clients in highly regulated industries. In addition to working with cannabis companies in Massachusetts and nearby states, he represents competitive energy and communications companies nationally and routinely represents clients in a wide range of regulatory issues. His data security practice focuses on advising clients on developing and updating Written Information Security Plans; responding to possible security incidents under laws of Massachusetts and other states; preparing data-related policies such as terms of service and privacy policies; and advising on new and emerging data requirements in foreign and U.S. jurisdictions. Rob also supports business clients by reviewing licensing contracts and assisting in fundraising, among other tasks.

LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. Its teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to transform the way customers work.

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Robert J. Munnelly, Jr.