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On October 5, 2021, the Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) held its first public board meeting where the nominations to serve on the CCB as well as the Chief Equity Officer of the Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) where approved and changes to New York’s medical cannabis program were implemented. The CCB approved Jessica Garcia, Reuben …
The Firm is proud to announce that Matthew D. Wagoner and Mark J. Wagner, Jr., have been named in the 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers and Rising Star Lists. Matt was listed as a 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyer for his work in business litigation and Mark was listed as a 2021 Upstate New York Rising …
New York continues with its efforts to push the cannabis industry forward with new nominations to the Cannabis Control Board (the “CCB”). The CCB is tasked with overseeing the legal marijuana and hemp markets in New York and implementing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”). On September 8th, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie appointed attorney …
Just over a week after being sworn in as New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul made two nominations for the State’s top cannabis officials. The Governor has made clear during her short time in office that moving the cannabis industry forward will be a focus of her administration. The New York State Senate’s confirmation of these …
Matthew has joined the Firm as an Associate Attorney. He recently graduated magna cum laude from Albany Law School. While in law school, he served as a research assistant to Professor Patrick M. Connors, the author of New York Practice. Matthew also participated in the Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Competition and was selected to …
On August 2, 2021, The Firm secured another victory for its clients, ten correctional officers employed by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Service (“DOCCS”). An inmate alleged that the officers violated his constitutional rights. The Firm successfully argued in substantive summary judgment papers that no violation had occurred, and the United …
The Firm successfully defended Crompton Greaves (“CG”) against breach of contract claims brought by a former manager who sought to purchase the division of the company he managed in what became a failed management buyout. CG’s potential liability approached $10 million. The case went to trial in September 2020 before Justice Roger McDonough in the …
On July 14, 2021, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the lead sponsor, proposed the Cannabis Administration and Opportunities Act (the “Act”), which, if passed, will significantly change the landscape of the cannabis industry. Through the Act, the federal government attempts to join the 19 states, which have already legalized both medical and recreational-use marijuana, by …
On June 15, 2021, New York lifted almost all Covid-19 related restrictions throughout the state. However, this has created some uncertainty and confusion as what business owners may require of their employees and customers as New York State returns to normalcy. Below is brief a summary of what businesses may require during the reopening process. …
We have received many questions about what potential licensees can do to try gain an edge in the application process. One area in which license applicants can set themselves apart under the New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the “Act”) is to demonstrate their “ability to increase climate resiliency and minimize or eliminate adverse …
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