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Cannabiz New YorkThe OCM has Opened the Floodgates — Exciting Opportunities Open for Cannabis BusinessAttorneys Liz Kase & Jerry Kremer go live to discuss the OCM Hearing held on September 12.
Key points discussed:
* The OCM has adopted the regulatory guidelines that govern the infrastructure of the cannabis and cannabis-related enterprise.
* Applications will be open on October 4 for adult-use licenses, including cultivation, processing, distribution, micro business, and retail dispensaries.
* The constitutional crisis that the OCM created when prioritizing special CAURD licenses
Call Jerry or Liz for questions or if you want to apply for one of the nine licenses that will be available beginning October 4: 2023-09-1621 minCannabiz New YorkThe OCB is Opening the Floodgates to Cannabis License ApplicantsIn this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss the breadth and impact of an important meeting in Albany that occurred on July 20 between the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Cannabis Control Board.
Key points discussed:
* The number of card licenses granted has expanded from 150 to 463. Congrats to three of Elizabeth’s clients who were recently granted licenses!
* Despite the nearing 500 licenses, to date (at the time of this episode’s recording), only around 20 licenses have be...2023-08-2621 minCannabiz New YorkHow Medical Cannabis Can Save the NY Cannabis Industry with Ellen KesslerIn this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, welcome colleague Ellen Kessler, Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek. Ellen is a member of the firm’s Health Law Department, bringing special expertise as both an experienced attorney and a registered nurse.
Tune in as we discuss:
* the conflict between the medical cannabis market and adult use market
* the latest acts of the legislature and regulations that would enhance the medical cannabis market
* downsides in the medical marijuana marketplace
* an expansion of the number of...2023-07-2621 minCannabiz New YorkIs the Cannabis Adult Use Transition Act a rescue package?In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss the Cannabis Adult Use Transition Act introduced by Senator Cooney. The idea behind the bill is real reform so that the marketplace can begin, cut through the red tape, and have legal lawful storefronts that are selling lab-tested New York product. They also discuss the impact on medical registered organizations, medical cannabis companies, and social equity applicants.
About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.
Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as...2023-06-1520 minCannabiz New YorkCannabis Control Board Wrap Up - May 11, 2023In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, provide a summation of the May 11 meeting of the Cannabis Control Board. Tune in as they discuss the rollout framework for registered cannabis organizations to obtain retail dispensing, plan rollouts for social equity applicants, total cannabis sales and licenses assigned thus far, and more.
About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.
Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group. Elizabeth is recognized as a...2023-06-0620 minCannabiz New YorkEmployer and Employee Rights Since the Passage of MRTAIn this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, we welcome colleagues Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group, and Nicole Osborne, Associate of the Employment Law Practice Group, and member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice Group here at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.
Tune in as we discuss:
* How the firm counsels clients who have employees who enjoy recreational cannabis
* Employer’s rights and obligations since the passage of Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)
* The importanc...2023-05-1725 minCannabiz New YorkWhat’s Buried in the Big UglyIn this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss The Big Ugly, the 2023 NY state budget bill signed last week.
Tune in as they talk about:
- Cannabis reform
- Proliferation of illegal stores
-Landlord rights and obligations
- Widened indication of tax fraud
- Cannabis Crop Rescue Act
- Changes in the penal law
About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.
...2023-05-1222 minCannabiz New YorkA Big Week in Cannabis: Recent Lawsuits and Gov. Hochul Proposes A New BillIn this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss recent lawsuits that go to the heart of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), and the separate qualification process for "justice-involved” and “social equity” applicants. In addition, they discuss the recent initiative issued by Gov. Hochul to revise laws in all areas to shut down illegal cannabis shops.
About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.
Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannab...2023-04-0722 minCannabiz New YorkAn Introduction to Cannabiz New York with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry KremerIn this initial episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, share why and how they entered the cannabis space, the current state of cannabis regulations and licensing in New York, and what you can expect in future episodes of Cannabiz New York.
About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.
Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group. Elizabeth is recognized as a leader in NY’s Cannabis regulatory practice space and brings her exceptional experience in criminal defense work and...2023-03-2821 min