June 24, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Resolving Cannabis Disputes in New YorkThe Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, legalizing adult use of cannabis in New York, has provided a framework for the potential multi-billion dollar, highly regulated industry but passage of the bill is only the first step before growers, distributors and retailers can legally sell cannabis to consumers.
By Paul D. Sarkozi
8 minute read
February 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New York's Illegality Doctrine and Its Implications for Cannabis ContractsHow will courts apply New York's own illegality doctrine to commercial cannabis disputes?
By Paul D. Sarkozi and Richard Trotter
11 minute read
September 27, 2019 | New York Law Journal
The Haze and Maze of Cannabis Law: How Will New York Courts Decide Cannabis-Related Business Disputes?Will New York join the 11 other states in which recreational cannabis will be legal in 2020? If it does, where will federal courts in New York and New York's Commercial Division turn for guidance as they adjudicate novel issues presented by the commercialization of a formerly illegal substance, and one that remains illegal at the federal level?
By Paul D. Sarkozi, Maxwell Palmer and Richard Trotter
8 minute read
January 26, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Addressing Critical Business Issues and Honoring AchievementsPaul D. Sarkozi, Chair of the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section, writes about the Section's CLE programs that address critical issues affecting the New York business community, as well as the recipient of this year's Stanley H. Fuld Award.
By Paul D. Sarkozi
3 minute read
January 22, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Addressing Critical Business Issues and Honoring AchievementsPaul D. Sarkozi, Chair of the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section, writes about the Section's CLE programs that address critical issues affecting the New York business community, as well as the recipient of this year's Stanley H. Fuld Award.
By Paul D. Sarkozi
3 minute read
September 23, 2014 | Commercial Litigation Insider
Bench-Bar Conversations: Deborah KaralunasBench-Bar Conversations recently spoke with Onondaga County Commercial Division Justice Deborah H. Karalunas about her courtroom practices and thoughts on how lawyers should best prepare when appearing before her.
By Vincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi
5 minute read
June 27, 2014 | Commercial Litigation Insider
Bench Bar Conversations: Justice Elizabeth EmersonVincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt recently spoke with Suffolk County Commercial Division Justice Elizabeth Emerson about her courtroom practices, interests and what she expects from attorneys who appear before her.
By Vincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi
6 minute read
May 05, 2014 | Commercial Litigation Insider
Queens County Justice Orin KitzesFor their next Bench-Bar Conversations for Commercial Litigation Insider, Vincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt spoke with Justice Orin Kitzes, who sits on the Queens County Commercial Division bench.
By Vincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi
5 minute read
March 04, 2014 | Commercial Litigation Insider
Reflections from Justice Barbara KapnickVincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt convey practical advice from Justice Barbara Kapnick, who recently joined the Appellate Division, First Department, from New York County's Commercial Division.
By Vincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi
5 minute read
December 19, 2013 | Commercial Litigation Insider
Bench-Bar Conversation with O. Peter SherwoodVincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt detail the still-evolving courtroom practices of New York County Commercial Division Justice O. Peter Sherwood.
By Vincent J. Syracuse and Paul D. Sarkozi
5 minute read