ArticleThe Cannabis Control Board Is Finally CompleteOn September 22nd, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her final two appointments to the CCB – Reuben McDaniel III and Jessica García.United StatesCannabis & HempFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleEssential Security Deposit Info For Rental Property PurchasersIf you have recently become the owner of a rental property in New York, you are likely already aware of the myriad responsibilities that come with being a landlord.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleThe Intersection Of Biometric Technology, Privacy Laws And Class Action LitigationIn a class action suit brought on March 16, 2023, a visitor to an Amazon Go convenience store in New York City alleged that the company violated the New York City biometric posting statute. United StatesPrivacyFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleFive Things You Need To Know About Data Privacy LawsWith the rapid evolution of technology, in becomes increasingly crucial for businesses to remain updated on handling consumer data while navigating the growing landscape...United StatesPrivacyFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleAre Your Secrets Safe? The FTC's Proposed Ban On Non-Compete AgreementsCareful drafting of non-competition provisions will be of critical importance to employers in light of the FTC's new proposed rulemaking. United StatesEmployment and HRFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleOn The Basis Of Race—Affirmative Action In BusinessThis week, the United States Supreme Court, in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. the University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. the President and Fellows of Harvard...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleSAFE Banking Removed From National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, previously passed in the House's version of the NDAA, has been removed from the omnibus defense spending bill in Congress.United StatesFinance and BankingFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleHouse Passes SAFE Banking Act In National Defense Act, Fifth Time's The Charm?On Tuesday, September 21st of 2021, Members of the House of Representatives voted to include all provisions of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the $778 Billion fiscal 2022...United StatesFinance and BankingFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleCannabis Businesses Overlooked Employment ConsiderationsWorking in the cannabis industry is no walk in the park. Despite the plant's popularity, many cannabis operators struggle to actually turn a profit. United StatesCannabis & HempFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleUnderstanding The Impact Of Cannabinoids On COVID-19As many of you have probably heard by now, we have recently learned that cannabis compounds are capable of preventing COVID-19, the disease that has plagued us for nearly two years... United StatesCannabis & HempFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleTenant Screening: Processing Your First Application As A Landlord In New YorkBeing a landlord is not as simple as collecting tenants' rent every month. If you are a landlord, you know running a property is like running a small business.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleSEC Tightens Its Stance On Cryptocurrency EnforcementCryptocurrency staking has emerged as an attractive vehicle for Web3 participants looking to earn passive income on their blockchain holdings. United StatesTechnologyFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleA California Federal Court Makes A DAO Ruling With Potentially Game-Changing ImplicationsOn March 27, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California ruled that plaintiffs in Sarcuni v. bZx DAO may plausibly allege that bZx DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization, is a general partnership...United StatesTaxFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleIRS Clarifies The Tax Treatment For Proof Of Staking Validation RewardsThe Internal Revenue Service published Revenue Ruling 2023-14 on July 31, 2023, regarding the tax treatment for cash-method taxpayers that receive validation rewards in proof-of-stake transactions. United StatesTaxFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleLas Vegas Cyberattacks: What Does This Mean For SEC Data Regulations & State Privacy Laws?On September 11, 2023, MGM Resorts released a statement that the company identified a cyber security issue and that an investigation with law enforcement had commenced.United StatesTechnologyFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleCannabis Control Board Prioritizes Prior Cannabis Convictions In Retail – Will New York Achieve Social Equity?At yesterday's Cannabis Control Board (CCB) Meeting, the New York regulators passed resolution directing the Office of Cannabis Management to File Certain Proposed Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Regulations. United StatesCannabis & HempFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleExecutive Director Gives Update On New York Adult-Use Licensure TimelineThe Promise of Social Equity in the Cannabis industry was a webinar held yesterday by the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations' Labor and Employment Law Program.United StatesCannabis & HempFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
Article😊 👍 💰, We Have A Contract!The use of Emojis has revolutionized the way we communicate, enabling us to express a vast range of emotions, and add visual depth to our digital conversations.United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
ArticleEmployee Retention Credit Alert: Navigating The IRS's New Withdrawal ProcessThe Employee Retention Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit for businesses that continued paying employees during the COVID-19 pandemic while their business operations were suspended...United StatesTaxFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP
Article'Tis The Season To Be Vigilant – Scams Targeting Seniors Are On The RiseDon't let your holiday merriment be marred by falling victim to a financial scam.United StatesTechnologyFalcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP