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Matthew Ginder, Partner in the Cannabis Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder talks about Florida's adult use cannabis legalization, with a focus on achieving voter approval for Amendment Three in 2024. Matt Ginder and Brasco debated THC restrictions, consumption locations, and industry support, highlighting concerns about opposition from healthcare industries and the importance of strategic messaging by Smart and Safe Florida. They contrasted failed ballot initiatives with Smart and Safe's streamlined approach, addressing legislative challenges and market influence concerns. The meeting highlighted regulatory hurdles, industry influence, and the strategic lessons guiding Smart and Safe Florida's approach post-legalization, including legislative discretion, industry funding impact, public messaging strategies, and tribal involvement under Amendment Three. Compliance efforts by current operators were commended for maintaining industry standards and perception.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
To celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day 2024, we invite you to join us as we talk with marketing and business development leaders from the world's best law and professional services firms. This special episode of CMO Series REPRESENTS shines a light on leaders as they share their personal stories, best practices and the inspirational people who have influenced their career journeys and inspired inclusion in their firms. Join us for part one of this special series, as we uncover the transformative power of recognition and role modelling in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. First up, we speak with Deborah Fleming, Marketing and Business Development Director at Walker Morris, Alison Reynolds, Digital Marketing Director at Vinson & Elkins, Julie McConnell, Associate Director of Business Development for Global Industry Groups at White & Case, Liz Gooch, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at McDermott Will & Emery, Vicky Hanks, Head of Marketing at Blake Morgan, Lisa Azzuolo, Chief Marketing Officer, Bennett Jones, Evette Pottinger, Head of Marketing at AA Thornton, Sheenika Gandhi, Chief Marketing Officer at Greenberg Glusker, Gemma Vaites, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Capsticks, Karen Snell, Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at Kennedys, Naomi Butson, Corporate Communications Manager at Marks & Clerk, Vicky Elliott, Group Head of BD & Marketing at Memery Crystal and Rosenblatt Law Firms, Deborah Farone, CEO of Farone Advisors, Jean-Marie Campbell, Head of Client Development at Baker McKenzie, Cynthia Howard, Chief Marketing Officer at Greenspoon Marder and Lora Wegman, Marketing Director at Thompson Coburn.
David Standa, partner at Greenspoon Marder, takes us on a journey through the intricacies of Minnesota's adult-use cannabis rollout. As a seasoned advisor in the cannabis industry, Mr. Standa shares insights into the challenges faced by the state, from issues of illegal possession to delayed dispensary openings and the crucial role played by the Cannabis Control Board.Delving into the peculiarities of Minnesota's cannabis program, Mr. Standa sheds light on social equity licensing, the need for a comprehensive licensing system, and unique features that set Minnesota apart from other states. Anticipating demand-driven success, he discusses the potential for dispensaries in northern Minnesota near state borders, including Fargo-Moorhead, Duluth, St. Cloud, and Mankato.Backed by a study revealing high cannabis consumption rates among Minnesotans, Mr. Standa explores the state's unique social equity requirements, including the 100% ownership mandate for applicants, and the challenges they face in securing financing, recognized by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).The podcast also touches on the potential legislative amendments suggested by the OCM, aiming to address financing hurdles for social equity applicants. Mr. Standa provides insights into Minnesota's ability to implement a competitive licensing system and the slow pace of government decision-making.Discover the impact of social equity provisions on Indigenous tribes in Minnesota, allowing them autonomy in opening dispensaries and cultivating cannabis. Uncover the dynamics of home growth and possession in the state, with a focus on the challenges faced by rural areas with limited dispensaries.The episode concludes with fascinating stories of success from tribal nation dispensaries, featuring Red Lake Nation's triumph despite geographical challenges and high demand leading to the shutdown of online sales.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Richard Giller, partner, chair of Greenspoon Marder's insurance recovery and counseling group, discusses implications of New York Jets' Aaron Rodgers' recent injury and athletes' need for permanent disability and a loss of value rider.
Cannabis businesses who try to get creative to circumvent 280E often find themselves in precarious positions with the IRS. Since companies in the Cannabis industry are not able to legally take tax deductions due to its classification as a Schedule 1 drug, many try to get around 280E by setting up multiple entity structures to attempt to create partitions within their corporations, or use IRC 471 incorrectly, to take deductions like businesses in other industries. Tax courts have ruled against these techniques time and time again. Minimizing tax liability while being subject to 280E doesn't need to cause anxiety or fear if done correctly! On our latest podcast episode, attorney Nick Richards, partner and co-chair of the Cannabis Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder, LLP, and DOPE CFO Founder Andrew Huzicker, CPA discuss how businesses may benefit from using tax code 471-C when doing their taxes, using Capital Asset Theory to treat costs under 280E as capital assets (under the 16th Amendment of the Constitution), and ways to take expenses at exit (even under 280E). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dopecfo/message
In this episode, we are joined by Jon Purow. Jon is a partner in the Cannabis Law and Intellectual Property practice groups at Greenspoon Marder, specialising in general intellectual property litigation and transactions, as well as cannabis regulatory, intellectual property, and transactional matters. From start-ups to publicly traded multinational companies, Jon works with a broad array of clients to establish, protect, license, and enforce their intellectual property. Topic: 1. Cuard Licenses Temporarily Suspended * Twitter - @TheCannabisRev2 * LinkedIn - @thecannabisreview * Episode Library - https://www.thecannabisreview.ie
In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Fornaro, a business law attorney in Florida for over thirteen years. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was a litigation attorney with Shutts & Bowen, LLP and Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, antitrust matters, unfair competition, trade secrets, and landlord-tenant disputes. He also practices intellectual property law, UCC and creditor litigation, employment litigation, homeowner and condominium association representation, consumer finance and servicer representation for creditors, collection and post-judgment collection, escalated litigation assistance, and drafting and revision of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. Tune in to learn more!
MasterMind Minutes One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. My guest today is Evan Goldman. Evan is a partner and co-chair of the Franchise Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. As a New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and New Jersey Franchise Law attorney, he concentrates his practice on franchises, working closely with both franchisor and franchisee clients to draft, negotiate, and register disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and related key documentation. Evan has extensive experience advising clients in the hospitality industry, including hotels, bars, and nightclubs. Prior to joining Greenspoon Marder, Mr. Goldman served as a New Jersey Franchise Law attorney in preeminent law firms in New York and New Jersey, counseling numerous clients such as restaurants, retail chains, and franchise systems. Contact Evan at: https://www.gmlaw.com/attorneys/evan-... Visit: https://www.gmlaw.com/ Contact Gary at:info@frangrow.com Visit: www.frangrow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gary5396/support
In this podcast today, I will discuss the company Greenspoon Marder, LLP! Listen to the podcast for details! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thressa-sweat/support
Eric Galen joins us in the Gamechangers studio at FlU's College of Communications, Architecture + Arts in Miami, FL! Eric Galen has been representing top founders, brands, startups, and creators for more than 20 years. Mr. Galen leads Greenspoon Marder's Innovation & Technology Group, where he leverages his unique background of corporate, Web3, media, and entertainment law to help clients succeed. Eric also serves as a member of the firm's Entertainment & Sports and Corporate & Business practice groups. Mr. Galen's diverse clients and collaborators have included: - Companies such as Intel, Microsoft, Doodles, E11even Crypto, Fullscreen, Route, Calm, GameSquare Esports, OPI, Jaunt VR, Baccarat, Blo Dry Bar, Awesomeness TV, Tik Tok, Imagine Entertainment, Milk & Honey, Audiomack, and Haute Living; - Investors like Fuel Venture Capital, Raised in Space, and Muse Capital; Talent such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnny Depp, Will.i.am, Perry Farrell, Gina Carano, Dennis Rodman, Mayor Francis Suarez, The Picasso Estate, Mike Dean, David Copperfield, and Norman Seeff; and - Executives at companies like Conde Nast, WME, Faze Clan, BeautyCon, Techstars, Raised in Space, and more.
Get your brackets out! For the first time in three years, March Madness, as we're accustomed to seeing it, is back. NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and the Olympics all navigated their way through the pandemic through a combination of delays, bubbles, cancelled games, and various COVID protocols. Will any of this have lasting effects on players' rights, collective bargaining agreements, etc.? Glen Rothstein, a partner in the Litigation practice group at Greenspoon Marder, primarily in entertainment, sports & interactive gaming, weighs in.
Michael Burwick and Nick Richards of Greenspoon Marder law firm discuss cannabis law and the benefits of section 453, which could dwarf the impact of 280E.Episode 906 of The #TalkingHedge with Pro Cannabis Media...https://youtu.be/MSnD2cBglZI
Ryan discusses running a cannabis-specific practice group and Delta-8 state regulations.
739: Do You Have the Right Contracts for Your Business? Matthew Fornaro, FornaroLegal.com Do You Have the Right Contracts for Your Business? Matthew Fornaro, FornaroLegal.com – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 739 Matthew Fornaro Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney in Florida, serving Coral Springs, Parkland, and Broward County since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was an attorney with Shutts & Bowen, LLP, and Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes. Matthew, a member of the Florida bar, also practices intellectual property law, homeowner and condominium association representation, and the drafting and revision of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. Matthew is also a graduate and instructor of the Kaufman Foundation's FastTrac NewVenture Program, presented by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the City of Hollywood, as well as a graduate of the Florida State University College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Matthew Fornaro about having the right contracts for your business. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How many businesses don't have contracts when they need to have a written contract. - How the businesses who do have contracts often don't have the correct ones in place. - Why it's vital for businesses to have their attorney go over their business documents. - How business attorneys need to stay proactive, so they don't have to act reactively. - Why having the right documents in place can set you and your business up for the future. Connect with Matthew: Guest Contact Info Twitter @FornaroLegal Facebook Facebook.co/fornarolegal Links Mentioned: fornarolegal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Greenspoon Marder is among the first national law firms to establish a dedicated Cannabis Practice Group, Greenspoon Marder is at the forefront of this exciting and rapidly growing industry. With over 30 attorneys focused on the cannabis, medical marijuana, and hemp sectors, Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Practice advises clients from the early formation of the Cannabis businesses that face unique challenges and opportunities in this fast-paced, highly regulated industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Legal News and Review Recorded Live at Kelley/ Uustal Building in their Mock courtroom.
Law Firm Matthew Fornaro, P.A. Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney in Florida, serving Coral Springs, Parkland, and Broward since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was a litigation attorney with Shutts & Bowen, LLP, and Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, commercial and residential real estate disputes, antitrust matters, unfair competition, trade secrets, also mergers and acquisitions and landlord-tenant disputes. He also practices intellectual property law, sector, UCC and creditor litigation, employment litigation, homeowner and condominium association representation, consumer finance and servicer representation for creditors, collection and post-judgment collection, escalated litigation assistance, and drafting and revision of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. In addition, Mathew. Fornaro, provides clients with strategic counseling and advocacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support
Last April, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill of 321-101to protect banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regulators. The legislation is known as the SAFE Banking Act. What does this bill mean to the cannabis industry? And will the Senate and President make it the law of the land. Rachelle Gillette joins the podcast to make sense of it all. She is chair of Greenspoon Marder's Cannabis Law Practice and one of the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry.
Last April, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill of 321-101 to protect banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regulators. The legislation is known as the SAFE Banking Act. What does this bill mean to the cannabis industry? And will the Senate and President make it the law of the land. Rachel Gillette joins the podcast to make sense of it all. She is chair of Greenspoon Marder’s Cannabis Law Practice and one of the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry.
With all the changes surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, mediator Jennifer Grippa and Rebecca Bratter discuss the current challenges of doing business and how it could change the climate of the law industry moving forward. They also talk life, parenting, giving back, and practical strategies for success in business.
Aaron Freiwald, Managing Partner of Freiwald Law and host of the weekly podcast, Good Law | Bad Law, is joined by attorney and recording artist Pitbull’s general counsel, Leslie José Zigel, of Greenspoon Marder, to discuss entertainment law, his experience in the music industry, and trademarking Pitbull’s recognizable “EEEEEEEYOOOOOO” yell. Mr. Zigel began his career at Festival Productions Inc. after graduating from the University of Rochester. In addition to serving as a producer for festivals such as Newport Jazz Festival, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and Playboy Jazz Festival, he spearheaded the launch of American Express Platinum Card’s “By Invitation Obly” program and served as the Marketing Director for the American Express Gold Card Events. In today’s episode, Leslie and Aaron discuss the importance of relationships, the ins and outs of the music business industry, the “art and science” of sampling, contract negotiations and more. Mr. Zigel explains the importance of learning lessons throughout his career and explains why and how he is where he is. Touching on a variety of topics, Aaron and Leslie talk about sensory marks and the huge success of trademarking Pitbull’s sound, what the impact of Covid-19 has been and what the pandemic might mean for the future of entertainment, as well as the process of “clearing” records and managing copyrights. Mr. Zigel is a partner and Chair of Greenspoon Marder’s Entertainment, Media & Technology Industry Group. He focuses on both the creative and business sides of the entertainment industries in the music, television, film and new technology sectors. His practice includes counseling clients in entertainment talent negotiations, record contracts, music and book publishing, providing outside general counsel services and assisting companies with corporate structuring, financing, operations, sales and acquisitions, trademarks, copyrights and employment advice. Music is what ultimately drew Mr. Zigel to both his chosen profession as well as his passion project – jamming. Born to classical and opera enthusiast doctors, he fell in love with classic rock and started playing percussion, piano and saxophone at a very young age. Listen now to learn more! To learn more about Mr. Zigel, please click here. Host: Aaron Freiwald Guest: Leslie José Zigel Follow Good Law | Bad Law: YouTube: Good Law | Bad Law Facebook: @GOODLAWBADLAW Instagram: @GoodLawBadLaw Website: https://www.law-podcast.com
On the eve of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, our country needs more love for one another. And what better than to take a deep dive with attorney Adam Kemper of Greenspoon Marder, LLP into 'love contracts,' or legally enforceable workplace fraternization policies. About Adam Kemper, Esq.: Adam D. Kemper focuses his practice in the area of labor and employment law. He is also a part of the Firm’s Cannabis and Blockchain groups. He counsels companies of all sizes on a variety of workplace and human resources issues including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, employee discipline and discharge, workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, whistleblower, unemployment, medical marijuana compliance, restrictive covenants, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, non-disclosure agreements, separation agreements, workplace policies, and employee handbooks. He also has extensive experience litigating employment-related disputes on behalf of both employees and employers. Mr. Kemper has litigated numerous cases from inception to trial. During law school, Mr. Kemper worked as an intern investigator of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Rachel Gillette is among the first attorneys in the nation to dedicate her practice to the cannabis industry. Since 2010, Ms. Gillette has helped licensed cannabis and hemp businesses with licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance, business law and transactions, contract drafting and review, tax litigation, corporate formation, and other tax matters, including audit representation. She works with startups and entrepreneurs, investors, and ancillary industry businesses to help develop the cannabis innovation ecosystem, and is a zealous advocate for the industry.Ms. Gillette regularly represents clients before the IRS’s Examinations, Appeals, and Collections Divisions, including cannabis businesses facing the challenges of IRS adjustments under IRC §280E. She has successfully challenged local, state and federal tax deficiencies on behalf of her clients, having prevented hundreds of thousands of dollars in incorrectly assessed taxes, interest, and penalties. She can assist individual and business taxpayers in §280E proposed adjustments, offers in compromise, audit examinations, innocent spouse claims, sales, use, and employment tax matters, trust fund tax penalty assessments, penalty abatements, and levy releases. Additionally, Ms. Gillette has significant U.S. Tax Court litigation experience, which is highly beneficial in unique and complex cannabis tax matters.For several years, Ms. Gillette was the Executive Director of the Colorado state chapter of NORML, the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. She was a founding member of Women Grow and the National Cannabis Bar Association. She an advocate as well as an attorney, and is committed to helping change laws – and perceptions – relating to cannabis and ensuring state licensed and legal marijuana businesses are fairly taxed and regulated.Ms. Gillette received her Juris Doctorate from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut, where she served as Associate Editor of the Quinnipiac University Probate Law Journal. During law school, she interned with the New Haven Public Defender’s office, where she developed her commitment to advocacy for those facing the many challenges of the criminal justice system.Ms. Gillette serves on the Management Committee at Greenspoon Marder.
Cannabis and Taxes: The Future of Compliance with Calvin Shannon from Bridge West CPAs and Nick Miller from Greenspoon Marder. Bridge West CPAs, where Calvin Shannon is principal, is one of the first accounting firms in the world to focus solely on the cannabis and hemp industries. Since 2009, the practice has expanded to more than 400 cannabis and hemp clients nationwide. Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with over 200 attorneys and 26 locations across the United States. Nick Richards is a Partner in the Tax practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He represents individuals and businesses in tax audits & trials, M&A, in managing tax debt, and he advises cannabis companies, owners, and investors regarding tax and regulatory compliance matters.
Cannabis and Taxes: The Future of Compliance with Calvin Shannon from Bridge West CPAs and Nick Miller from Greenspoon Marder. Bridge West CPAs, where Calvin Shannon is principal, is one of the first accounting firms in the world to focus solely on the cannabis and hemp industries. Since 2009, the practice has expanded to more than 400 cannabis and hemp clients nationwide. Greenspoon Marder is a national full-service business law firm with over 200 attorneys and 26 locations across the United States. Nick Richards is a Partner in the Tax practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. He represents individuals and businesses in tax audits & trials, M&A, in managing tax debt, and he advises cannabis companies, owners, and investors regarding tax and regulatory compliance matters.
The future of any state bar rests in the hands of the next generation. At the Florida Bar's Annual Convention, Jason Silver, outgoing chair of the Student Education and Admissions to the Bar committee, shares with host Laurence Colletti a bit about what his committee has been doing to help law students achieve their best in law school, while taking the bar, and when they start their practices. Jason Silver is an associate at Greenspoon Marder in their Financial Services group.
James Mann describes himself as "a boring tax lawyer." But his passion to help people by guiding them through the maze and complexity of Opportunity Zone tax regulations is anything but boring. And he believes in cannabis business!James Mann, of Greenspoon-Marder, is today's guest on The OZ Expo Podcast.Host: Jack HealdGuest: James Mann
Greenspoon Marder’s Senior Counsel Matt Ginder breaks down one of cannabis legalizations newcomers, Florida, examining the legal and regulatory framework for the state. This podcast has been shortened from an April 18th webcast, which is available in its full, unedited form on-demand.
Greenspoon Marder’s of-counsel Lance Rogers leads this episode of "Cannibas Legalization and the Waterfall Effect," where he looks at Southern California’s urban cannabis economy, and the incoming regulatory changes as a result of "The Act," or how "The Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act" is sometimes called. This podcast has been shortened from an April 18th webcast, which is available in its full, unedited form on-demand.
In this special presentation of the Perspectives, Heather L. Burke of Greenspoon Marder discusses the Northern California’s cultivator-led regulatory environment. This podcast has been shortened from an April 18th webcast, which is available in its full, unedited form on-demand.
Greenspoon Marder Managing Partner of the New York office Keelin Kavanagh gives an in-depth interview where she discusses a wide range of topics including how she rose to the level of Managing Partner, how her firm is playing a role in the Cannabis industry and what she looks for in Associates that she hires.
For those confused or curious about how The Florida Bar's e-filing portal works, here's the information that you need to get started. In this episode of The Florida Bar Podcast from the 2018 Annual Florida Bar Convention, host Jonathon Israel talks to Amy Borman and Murray Silverstein about the Florida Bar's e-filing portal, how it works, and how attorneys can get their documents properly e-filed. They explain document submission standards and offer resources to help Florida attorneys stay current on all things e-filing. Amy Borman currently serves as the 15th Judicial Circuit's first general counsel. Murray Silverstein is managing partner in Greenspoon Marder's Tampa office.
VLM discusses the cannabis industry with Neal Gidvani, Senior Counsel in the Financial Services and Cannabis Law practices at Greenspoon Marder.
Greenspoon Marder LLP Partner Lance Rogers is a partner with Greenspoon Marder and manages the Cannabis Law practice in California. Mr. Rogers has become one of the leading authorities on cannabis law. As a litigator, he has handled a wide array of matters related to cannabis including criminal defense, civil rights, asset forfeiture, land use, business disputes, unlawful detainer, and municipal zoning challenges. As a part of his corporate practice, he currently represents many of the leading cannabis companies in the U.S., including retailers, manufacturers, and agriculture ventures. In 2011, Mr. Rogers attained the first dispensary license in Southern California through the County of San Diego.