Originally held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”) on March 31, 2021. Some provisions of the MRTA took effect immediately, while others will take effect in 2022 and beyond. While the passing of the statute was met with near-universal approbation, the nature of the MRTA’s impact on certain segments of the state’s economy is yet to be determined. Governor Kathy Hochul’s ascension to the state’s governorship also plays a key role in how certain provisions of the MRTA will be implemented. Join our esteemed panelists to discuss the practical effects of the MRTA and its broader impact on small businesses and entrepreneurs going forward.
Program Fee:
$89 for Members | $189 for NonmembersMembers who are Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.
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Panelists:
Alana M. Hans-Cohen
Capehart Scatchard and Cannabis Advisory GroupCristina Buccola
Cristina Buccola Counsel PLLCLauren A. Rudick
Hiller PCChirali V. Patel
Pashman Stein Walder Hayden PC and Blaze Responsibly -
6:00 pm – 6:10 pm
Introductory remarks and overview of the statute
- Where are we now?
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- The Current Status of the Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management
- o The Issuance of Rules, Regulations, and Application Procedures: General Timelines
- How did we get here?
6:10 pm – 6:40 pm
MRTA Immediate Effects and Their Implications:
- License Classes and Types
- License Restrictions
6:40 pm – 7:20 pm
MRTA’s Upcoming Changes and Their Implications:
- What can we do as lawyers to help our clients entering the industry?
- Application Prep
- Applications Gone Wrong: Lawsuits Around the Country
- Merit Based Application System
- Malpractice
- Business Structuring
- IP Protections
- Cannabis Business Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ways to Raise “Ethical” Capital
- Franchising Availability?
- Applications Gone Wrong: Lawsuits Around the Country
- Employer/Employee Relations
- Local Control
- Municipal Support
- Property Locations and Zoning
- Home cultivation
- Social Equity Provisions
- What they mean
- Application Prep
7:20 pm – 7:30 pm
Questions and Answers
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New York: 1.5 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 1.6 General
California: 1.0 General
Pennsylvania: 1.0 General -
This program has been generously sponsored by:
Sponsoring Association Committees:
Drugs & Law, Alana M. Hans-Cohen
Small Law Firm, Anne WolfsonSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org