Alert
Published 07/18/2019
By Adam Fayne, Robin C. Dusek
Industries Cannabis Law
With the passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, recreational cannabis will be legal in Illinois beginning January 1, 2020 for anyone 21 years or older. The law provides certain zoning and other limitations on cannabis business establishments and cannabis use on certain property. Types of Businesses and Limitations Dispensaries: A cannabis dispensary acquires cannabis from cultivation centers, craft growers, processing organizations, and other dispensaries for the purpose of selling cannabis, cannabis-infused products, cannabis seeds, and cannabis paraphernalia. Licenses will be...
Alert
Published 07/18/2019
Services Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
Running a successful business, regardless of its size or industry, requires building and motivating a talented team. With that said, all "business assets" are not created equal when it comes to influencing the bottom line. No one piece is more valuable to any team or business than skillful, impactful leaders. Leadership is the secret sauce that bridges the gap between talent and achievement. Leaders encourage and support employees, so they can maximize their own potential and contribute to the overall success of the business. Accordingly, executive compensation should be a primary human...
Alert
Published 07/16/2019
By Michael A. Finio
Services Antitrust
In a crystal-clear effort to incentivize corporate antitrust compliance and promote a culture of compliance, the United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, on July 11, announced a significant new policy [1] and corresponding revisions to the Antitrust Division Manual [2] to take effect immediately in criminal antitrust investigations. [3] Previously, the Department’s Leniency Policy [4] provided credit for effective antitrust compliance programs, and as stated by Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim on July 11 [5] , “[b]eyond leniency, recently we have credited prospective...
Article
Published 07/15/2019
By Timothy J. Pastore, Esq
Services Cybersecurity and Privacy | Litigation
Tim Pastore, a partner in the Firm's Litigation Practice, authored this article for Security Business Magazine . Tim compares how the State of Tennessee and Sandy Springs, Georgia approach false alarms, the contrast in laws and how this information pertains to strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the security industry.
Alert
Published 07/12/2019
Services Employee Benefits and ERISA Litigation
This month's Friday Five covers recent cases addressing: (1) the impact on the standard of review of a failure to adhere to regulatory deadlines for claims decisions; (2) foreign nationals’ ability to avail themselves of claims under ERISA; (3) whether a “root cause” diagnosis is necessary to demonstrate disability; (4) removal; and (5) equitable tolling of the statute of limitations for mental incapacitation. The Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr Employee Benefits/ERISA Litigation Team July 12, 2019 | By Amy Kline , Caitlin Strauss and Angella Middleton Is the "substantial compliance" standard...
Alert
Published 07/10/2019
By Jennifer L. Beidel, K. Wesley Mishoe
Services White Collar and Government Enforcement
When the Department of Justice takes aim at a corporation, the effectiveness of the corporation’s compliance program at the time of corporate wrongdoing and afterwards can be key to federal prosecutors’ decision-making. Likewise, they can be key to a corporation achieving a favorable result. The effectiveness of a corporate compliance program can drive the prosecutor’s charging decision, spawn a resolution, reduce monetary penalties, and lessen the need for adherence to subsequent compliance obligations. Federal prosecutors have generally evaluated the effectiveness of corporate compliance...
Article
Published 07/10/2019
Services Land Use
Katie Edwards-Walpole, counsel in the Firm's Land Use Practice, and Keith Williams, an associate in the practice, co-authored an article for the Daily Business Review . The pair discussed prohibited exaction under the Florida law and how it impacts land developers. "If you reach this stage in the land use permitting process and remember this article, you may have a remedy in state law to continue with your project but challenge the imposition of a prohibited exaction by a government entity," wrote Katie and Keith.
Blog Post
Published 07/10/2019
By Jason Tremblay, Alexander Reich
Blog Post
Published 07/08/2019
Alert
Published 07/02/2019
By Adam S. Fayne, Jonathan A. Havens, Ruth A. Rauls, Matthew J. Smith
Industries Cannabis Law
On July 1, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) issued a new Notice of Request for Applications (Notice), replacing the previous Notice that the NJDOH had issued last month, and announced that it is seeking new applicants to operate up to 24 new medical marijuana Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs). The July 1st Notice represents a significant reduction in the number of proposed ATCs compared to last month’s now-rescinded Notice, which had indicated the Department was previously seeking up to 108 new ATCs. Applications for the new ATC licenses will be available on July 15, 2019...
Article
Published 07/01/2019
By Monique Bair DiSabatino and Katie Burgess Kohn
Services Bankruptcy and Restructuring
Monique Bair DiSabatino, a partner in the Firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice, co-authored an article on the intricacies of entering bankruptcy when a debtor offers or participates in a defined-benefits plan for the ABI journal . "Even when a company is not intending to change or eliminate its pension plan, additional compliance issues often arise in bankruptcy that might be challenging for debtors to navigate," wrote Monique and her co-author, a fellow attorney.
Blog Post
Published 07/01/2019
Blog Post
Published 07/01/2019
By Erik P. Pramschufer
Alert
Published 06/27/2019
By Adam Fayne, Robin C. Dusek
Industries Cannabis Law
As a result of recent legislation in Illinois, beginning January 1, 2020, recreational cannabis will be legal for those 21 years or older. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act defines a dispensing organization as “a facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire cannabis from a cultivation center, craft grower, processing organization, or another dispensary for the purpose of selling or dispensing cannabis, cannabis-infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia, or related supplies under this Act to...
Alert
Published 06/27/2019
By Adam Fayne, Robin C. Dusek
Industries Cannabis Law
As a result of recent legislation in Illinois, beginning January 1, 2020, recreational cannabis will be legal for those 21 years or older. An existing Illinois cannabis dispensary may apply for a Primary License to sell cannabis at their current medical cannabis location or a Secondary License to sell cannabis at a new location, or both. License Overview Licenses Issued By: The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Deadlines: Application may be submitted beginning on or around November 1, 2019. Approximate Costs: Application: $30,000 If Approved: Completion of a Social...
Blog Post
Published 06/26/2019
By Jennifer L. Beidel
