The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced it will open the application portal for conditional, adult-use retail dispensary license applicants on August 25.

Splitting time between two or more places you love is a much-desired retirement dream for many. Some are "snowbirds" – those who live farther north in the United States during the summer...

As this blog has touched on from several different perspectives over the years, one perpetual issue facing International Medical Graduates who come to the United States on J-1 exchange visas to engage...

A new bill signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on December 16th requires employers to make mandatory workplace postings available electronically. The law goes into effect immediately.

As part of the New York State enacted budget for the 2023 Fiscal Year, the Legislature and Governor provided bonuses for certain healthcare and mental hygiene workers, pursuant to New York Social Services Law Section 367-w.

For disabled persons receiving financially-based government benefits, supplemental needs trusts ("SNTs") can safeguard benefits and serve as an effective estate planning tool.

Effective July 8, 2022, New York's Joint Commission on Public Ethics will transition to the new Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.

On December 15, 2022, U.S. EPA published in the Federal Register its final rule updating its AAI Rule, recognizing ASTM E1527-21 as a method for meeting the AAI requirements...

On Wednesday, President Biden finally issued a long-awaited Executive Order (the "Order") directing the government's regulatory agencies to examine the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies.

On July 22, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to provide further guidance on evidence that can be used to support a petition...

New York's Department of Financial Services ("DFS") recently announced a $100 million settlement with Coinbase, Inc., one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges...

Exciting news for the adult-use cannabis industry in New York State: on February 22, 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a conditional cultivation and processing adult-use licensing structure.

New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued guidance late Friday for the state's first adult-use retail dispensaries.

December 31, 2021 was a critical date for municipalities weighing the decision to allow cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption sites on their turf.

Yesterday, November 21, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S5891-F/A5115-E) allowing collegiate student athletes to receive compensation for their name, image...

On May 16, President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act into law, less than two weeks after being passed by Congress.

When it comes to the proper application of Blue Sky laws relating to the issuance of municipal securities, interpretations matter.

Businesses likely recall the 2018 and 2019 updates to the New York Human Rights Law ("HRL"), the State's primary workplace anti-harassment and anti-discrimination law.

Employees in New York state may now call 1-800-HARASS-3 (1-800-427-2773) for issues relating to workplace sexual harassment.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed by President Biden into law on August 16, promises to further invigorate an already booming sector of the economy – the renewables industry and energy transition sector.