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By: David Standa, Esq.
As we previously wrote about here back in January, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) cobbled together a plan for an interagency team-up with the Department of Health that aimed to stop the sale of illegal hemp flower throughout the North Star State. The plan aimed to prevent retailers from selling hemp flower that contained more than the legally permissible hemp limit by using the OCM’s enforcement power and the Department of Health’s inspectors
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – March 7, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces the promotions of Bankruptcy attorney Rilyn A. Carnahan and Labor and Employment attorney Alejandro I. Leiva to partner positions. Both are recognized for their professional achievements, commitment to excellence, and outstanding client service at the firm.
“We are pleased to elevate two exceptional attorneys to partnership this year
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New York – March 6, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Aliya J. Nelson has been appointed to the Minority Cannabis Business Association’s (MCBA) Board of Directors for 2024. The newly elected 15-member Board of Directors comprises diverse industry veterans, as well as medical and legal professionals, advocates, and community leaders
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By: Irina Dashevsky, Esq.
It appears Virginia may be the next state to roll out an adult-use cannabis program (and the first state in the South to do so). Interestingly, Virginia legalized adult-use possession and limited cannabis home growth in 2021 but has since stagnated on ramping up a market, which has resulted in the emergence of a fairly robust illicit market in the state
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By: Jason Alman, Esq.
While both stepparent adoptions and second-parent adoptions share the goal of solidifying familial bonds, they differ significantly in their procedures, legal implications, and the dynamics they shape within modern families
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By: Nick Richards, Esq.
In a move set to positively impact single filers, the IRS recently announced an additional $900 boost to the standard deduction. This blog explores the potential ramifications of the IRS deductions change on the average American’s financial life, shedding light on how this extra amount can go a long way in easing financial burdens
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By: Chad Tamaroff, Esq.
In the realm of legal proceedings in Florida, mediation has emerged as a powerful tool that can significantly alter the trajectory of a case. In many instances, parties involved in a dispute are required to attend mediation before heading to trial. What’s more, mediation can be initiated even before a lawsuit is filed, showcasing its versatility as a conflict resolution mechanism
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Newark, N.J. – February 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Kelly M. Purcaro and senior counsel Kory Ann Ferro achieved the dismissal of all claims in a personal injury defense case on behalf of senior counsel Joseph MacLellan’s client, a New York City-based general contractor and restoration construction company.
The plaintiff’s complaint alleged the firm’s client created a hazard that caused wooden beams to fall on a worker at the site of a building under construction
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Newark, N.J. – February 19, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Kelly M. Purcaro and senior counsel Kory Ann Ferro achieved a decisive victory for senior counsel Joseph MacLellan’s private aviation client, Fly Alliance. A recent court order marks a substantial milestone in the ongoing legal proceedings as Ms. Purcaro and Ms
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By: Monifa Hall, Esq.
In the ever-evolving landscape of entertainment and entrepreneurship, one man has stood out as an icon of success: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Beyond his towering presence in the wrestling ring and his blockbuster performances on the silver screen, Johnson has demonstrated savvy business acumen
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – February 13, 2024 – The Florida Supreme Court recently affirmed the ruling to send an $8 million hurricane damage dispute between American Coastal Insurance Co. and client San Marco Villas Condominium Association to appraisal, marking a significant victory for the firm’s client represented by Greenspoon Marder partner John “Jack” H. Pelzer
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By: Matthew Ginder, Esq.
The ongoing movement of a bill introduced proposing THC caps has brought to light the broader anticipation surrounding the potential legalization of adult-use marijuana in Florida through the ballot initiative process. The adult-use initiative is short, which will place significant responsibility on the state legislature to implement the constitutional amendment should it pass
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – February 9, 2024 – In a significant legal victory, Greenspoon Marder partner Robert J. Rando and associate Monifa Hall secured the final judgment for firm client Cheryl Milone Cowles in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County. The case involved Ms. Cowles’ pursuit of specific performance from the defendant who breached a contract for the sale and purchase of real property.
Following Ms. Cowles’ motion for summary judgment, a final judgment favored Ms
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – February 8, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Beth-Ann E. Krimsky is featured as a co-writer in Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer’s Guide to Conquering Obstacles, Book 2, the latest publication from the Litigation Section’s Woman Advocate Committee at the American Bar Association (ABA) Publishing. This collection of essays delves into the paths women lawyers navigate in their profession, offering valuable insights and practical advice. In the fourth chapter, Ms
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Atlanta – February 8, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder partner Julian A. Fortuna has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2024. Mr. Fortuna has been ranked as a Super Lawyer consecutively dating back to 2012.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
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New York – February 7, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder announces the relocation of the firm’s New York office from 590 Madison Avenue to the entire 22nd floor of the 1345 Avenue of the Americas tower. The LEED Silver-certified building, with its steel frame construction and glass exterior, is situated in Manhattan’s Plaza District submarket
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – February 2, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder celebrates recognition in four distinguished categories of the Florida Legal Awards 2024 by the Daily Business Review (DBR). Partner Beth-Ann E. Krimsky stands among the Attorney of the Year Finalists, as associate Evan S. Glasser earns recognition as an Unsung Heroes Honoree and associate Amanda N. Phillips is acknowledged as an ‘On the Rise’ (Small/Midsize Firm) Honoree
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By: Adriana Collado-Hudak, Esq.
“Tax avoidance” and “tax evasion.” One of them is legal and encouraged; the other can land you in prison. The differences between them are often common sense, but there are gray areas that may invite trouble for the careless or unwary.
Tax Avoidance means using laws and regulations to reduce and avoid tax liability. Tax avoidance is smart financial planning that can (and should) be implemented personally and professionally
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – January 31, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder has been recognized among the 344 U.S. law firms named in the ‘Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms’ list by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. According to the digital media company, the list looks at the country’s “top law firms to help employees and job seekers make decisions about companies that may be a good fit” for them.
Six metrics that determined U.S
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Denver – January 30, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder Litigation partner Alan D. Schindler successfully prevailed in a jury trial on behalf of the firm’s client, MPG Endeavors, Inc. The case involved a dispute with defendants Tygris Medical, LLC; Tygris International, LLC; and owners Malcolm Weems and Julianne Kennedy.
The jury reached verdicts on MPG’s claims under the Colorado Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (CUFTA), conspiracy to violate CUFTA, and successor liability
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – January 30, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder co-managing director Gerald “Gerry” Greenspoon has been recognized among the 2024 Power Leaders by the South Florida Business Journal. This list recognizes the top executives – excelling in the Education and Professional Services industries – across the tri-county region’s major sectors, that have helped stimulate and grow a diverse business market while advancing the local economy
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By: Louis J. Terminello, Esq. and Jaci Flug, Esq.
Not New York businesses.
By now, we have all seen a small sign taped to the cash register at the liquor store, on the bottom of a restaurant menu, or printed across a bill at a bar saying in sum and substance, “THERE WILL BE A 4% SURCHARGE ON ALL PAYMENTS MADE BY CREDIT CARDS” or “4% DISCOUNT ON CASH PAYMENTS
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By: David Standa, Esq.
Charlene Briner, the recently appointed interim director of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”), is working on a plan to stop the sale of marijuana flower that is being labeled and sold as legal hemp. Her plan calls for an interagency team-up with the Office of Medical Cannabis and the Department of Agriculture to put a stop to a loophole that was created with the passing of Minnesota’s recreational cannabis legislation last year
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By: Josh Goldberg, Esq.
The transfer portal has become a free agency bonanza. As the college football regular season wrapped up in early December and bowl games played out, the fall transfer portal window opened from Dec. 4, 2023, to Jan. 2, 2024, with college athletes seeking out new opportunities – and sometimes seeking out the highest bidder
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Los Angeles – January 11, 2024 – Greenspoon Marder California attorneys Victor A. Sahn, Elissa D. Miller, Howard M. Ehrenberg, Mark S. Horoupian, Daniel A. Lev, Asa S. Hami, and Steven F. Werth have been recognized as Southern California Super Lawyers in 2024 by Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Sahn and Ms. Miller first ranked as Super Lawyers dating back to 2006, while Mr. Ehrenberg has been ranked consecutively since 2004. Mr