Paul D Sarkozi

Paul D Sarkozi

June 24, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Resolving Cannabis Disputes in New York

The 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 Contracts

How 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 Achievements

Paul 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 Achievements

Paul 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 Karalunas

Bench-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 Emerson

Vincent 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 Kitzes

For 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 Kapnick

Vincent 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 Sherwood

Vincent 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