Immediately following the opening of the application portal for adult-use cannabis licenses, Plaintiffs Carmine Fiore, William Norgard, Steve Mejia, and Dominic Spaccio, in the lawsuit against New York State’s Cannabis Control Board and Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) in the New York State Supreme Court, Albany County, filed a letter with the Court accusing the …
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Coffee & Cannabis Conversations
Event Postponed. Please stay tuned for updates. Berkshire Bank is hosting Coffee & Cannabis Conversations, a round table discussion on Wednesday, October 4th, at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York. The panel will provide insight for prospective licensees, single operation and multi operations in New York. Panelists include Jill Scher, CPA, Partner in the …
Cannabis Control Board Votes to Finalize Adult-Use Regulations
On Tuesday, September 12th, the Cannabis Control Board approved the regulations for general adult-use cannabis license applications. Starting on October 4th, applicants can access the New York Business Express (NYBE) portal to apply for various licenses including cultivator, processor, microbusiness, distributor, and retail dispensary licenses. Notable items include, but not limited to: The Wagoner Firm …
Justice Bryant Puts a Damper on CAURD Program
On August 18, 2023, Justice Bryant of the New York Supreme Court issued a preliminary injunction enjoining New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”), for the duration of the lawsuit, from issuing new Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) licenses and from processing, approving, or investigating pending CAURD applications and provisional licenses. However, applicants who met …
The Law Office of Carolyn D’Agostino and The Wagoner Firm PLLC Join Forces to Provide QDRO and Valuation Services
The Law Office of Carolyn D’Agostino, PLLC, a leading provider of QDRO and pension services, is thrilled to announce its merger with The Wagoner Firm PLLC, effective July 1, 2023. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in both firms’ histories, as they combine their unique talents and resources to offer an expanded range of …
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The Wagoner Firm Team extends our heartfelt congratulations to Matt Baumgartner and his organization on the successful sale of Wolff’s Biergarten Syracuse! He and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish of this business sale, and it was our honor to see this to closing. We also wish the …
Congratulations!
We are thrilled to congratulate our client Susan Moya and her venture Global Eats LLC on their recent purchase of Restaurant 605 located on New Scotland Avenue in Albany, New York. It was our pleasure to represent them throughout the purchase, licensing, and closing processes of this transaction, and we are excited to watch and …
New York’s Iconic Flatiron Building is Sold for $190 Million as a Result of a Court Order
In a noteworthy decision by the Supreme Court, New York County, Judge Cohen ruled in favor of the minority owners who sought a judicial partition and sale of the Flatiron Building, a Manhattan landmark. And, on March 22, 2023, this historical building sold for $190 million at a live auction after a competitive bidding process. …
Albany’s Good Cause Eviction Law Overturned in Rare Win for New York Landlords and Developers
The Wagoner Firm represents landlords and developers throughout New York on a host of issues and will continue to advocate for them and follow along as the landscape evolves. We would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have related to your real estate needs.
FTC Proposes Ban on Noncompete Clauses
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule that would ban nearly all noncompete agreements.