Attorneys Liz Kase & Jerry Kremer go live to discuss the OCM Hearing held on September 12.

Key points discussed:

* The OCM has adopted the regulatory guidelines that govern the infrastructure of the cannabis and cannabis-related enterprise.

* Applications will be open on October 4 for adult-use licenses, including cultivation, processing, distribution, micro business, and retail dispensaries.

* The constitutional crisis that the OCM created when prioritizing special CAURD licenses

Call Jerry or Liz for questions or if you want to apply for one of the nine licenses that will be available beginning October 4:

Call Jerry: 516 663 6688

Call Liz: 516 663 6604

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About the Cannabiz New York Podcast:

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabiz-new-york/id1679804771 

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinmoscoufaltischekpc/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer Website: https://rmfpc.com/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/ 

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/

In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss the breadth and impact of an important meeting in Albany that occurred on July 20 between the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Cannabis Control Board. 

Key points discussed: 

* The number of card licenses granted has expanded from 150 to 463. Congrats to three of Elizabeth’s clients who were recently granted licenses! 

* Despite the nearing 500 licenses, to date (at the time of this episode’s recording), only around 20 licenses have been used to open dispensaries. 

* License holders continue to face obstacles in finding locations. 

* License holders continue to face obstacles in funding their businesses. 

* An emergency bill was introduced to save cannabis growers who have product ready to sell but not enough sellers to sell it. 

* Later in the summer or earlier in the fall, the types of licenses will be widened to include all different types of licenses and will be available to non-card applicants and any other social equity applicant who was not able to join into the first round. 

* How the real losers in all the obstacles in front of opening cannabis retail business are the taxpayers who are losing all of the tax revenue dollars 

Tune into our next episode where we will talk about the kinds of licenses that you can apply for and we’ll present a recap of what the law is from the standpoint of who and what can gain a license.

About the Cannabiz New York Podcast:

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabiz-new-york/id1679804771 

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinmoscoufaltischekpc/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer Website: https://rmfpc.com/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/ 

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/

In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, welcome colleague Ellen Kessler, Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek. Ellen is a member of the firm’s Health Law Department, bringing special expertise as both an experienced attorney and a registered nurse.

Tune in as we discuss:

 *  the conflict between the medical cannabis market and adult use market

 *  the latest acts of the legislature and regulations that would enhance the medical cannabis market

 *  downsides in the medical marijuana marketplace

 *  an expansion of the number of medical conditions that are eligible to receive medial marijuana

 *  which group of licensees the NY regulators are trying to get to market next

 *  how MRTA is attempting to address the licensees who grow, yet have nowhere to sell their product

About Ellen Kessler 

Ellen Kessler concentrates her practice in the area of health law. She assists healthcare clients in structuring business relationships and transactions to comply with federal and state laws including self-referral, anti-kickback and professional misconduct statutes. She advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and establishment of professional practices, employment and professional service relationships, establishment of management service organizations and their relationships with health care providers, establishment and transfers of Article 28 and Article 36 facilities, HIPAA compliance, and regulatory and professional licensure issues under state and federal law.

She also advises clients on employment agreements, shareholder and partnership agreements, management agreements, and professional service agreements. Her health care clients have included hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, management services organizations, independent practice associations, physicians, dentists, chiropractors, podiatrists, physical therapists, nurses and other health care practitioners.

A partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., she is a member of the Firm’s Health Law Department, bringing special expertise as both an experienced attorney and a registered nurse.

Ellen was selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020 and 2021.She has written and lectured extensively on various health law matters, including the Stark Law, New York’s I-STOP Prescription Monitoring Program Law, the Surprise Medical Bill Law, the sale of dental practices, and numerous COVID-19 related issues.

She has also authored chapters for the Legal Manual for New York Physicians, a collaboration between the New York State Bar Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York, which is a valuable resource to physicians on the many legal and regulatory requirements that affect the practice of medicine.

Learn more about Ellen: https://rmfpc.com/attorneys/ellen-f-kessler/ 

Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-kessler-3ab66a12/ 

About the Cannabiz New York Podcast

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all,  Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabiz-new-york/id1679804771 

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinmoscoufaltischekpc/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer

Website: https://rmfpc.com/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/ 

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/

In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss the Cannabis Adult Use Transition Act introduced by Senator Cooney. The idea behind the bill is real reform so that the marketplace can begin, cut through the red tape, and have legal lawful storefronts that are selling lab-tested New York product. They also discuss the impact on medical registered organizations, medical cannabis companies, and social equity applicants.

About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.

Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group. Elizabeth is recognized as a leader in NY’s Cannabis regulatory practice space and brings her exceptional experience in criminal defense work and boundless energy to her advocacy. Elizabeth represents clients in all aspects of cannabis licensing for clients entering the marketplace. 

Prior to joining RMF, Elizabeth was Partner at Abrams Fensterman and Kase & Druker and also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office under Robert M. Morgenthau. 

Since 2011, Elizabeth serves as Village Justice of Baxter Estates in Port Washington. She is Pro Bono legal counsel to the Safe Center of Long Island and also lectures frequently on topics relating Cannabis regulations and criminal law. 

Elizabeth is a member of numerous professional associations and organizations including: Criminal Courts Bar Association, Nassau County, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Yashar, Hadassah, Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, Nassau County Chapter, Nassau County Bar Association, Member of Nassau Crime Lab Investigative/Legislative Committee, New York State Defenders Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Partnership to Advance Women Leaders.

In 2007, Elizabeth was named by the Long Island Business News as one of "40 Rising Stars Under 40" for her professional accomplishments and advocacy work and in 2013 was named "Top 50 Influential Women on Long Island" by the same publication. She has been named to NY Metro SuperLawyers since 2016. 

About Hon. Jerry Kremer

Jerry is the Chairman of Empire Government Strategies. He was Chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He is highly respected in both the public and private sectors for his business acumen and his ability to get things done. He is considered one of the most respected lobbyists in New York.

He provides strategy and wise advice to leaders of major companies and is welcomed by officials of both political parties around the state.

Jerry's book, ”Winning Albany: Untold Stories About the Famous and Not So Famous" was released in 2018. It recounts stories of famous people that Jerry has met and the advice they gave him. In addition the book gives an inside look at the inner workings of the political world.” His second book, "The Legend of Bo Davis," will be released in 2023.

About the Cannabiz New York Podcast

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all,  Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabiz-new-york/id1679804771 

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinmoscoufaltischekpc/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer

Website: https://rmfpc.com/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/ 

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/

In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, provide a summation of the May 11 meeting of the Cannabis Control Board. Tune in as they discuss the rollout framework for registered cannabis organizations to obtain retail dispensing, plan rollouts for social equity applicants, total cannabis sales and licenses assigned thus far, and more.

About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.

Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group. Elizabeth is recognized as a leader in NY’s Cannabis regulatory practice space and brings her exceptional experience in criminal defense work and boundless energy to her advocacy. Elizabeth represents clients in all aspects of cannabis licensing for clients entering the marketplace. 

Prior to joining RMF, Elizabeth was Partner at Abrams Fensterman and Kase & Druker and also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office under Robert M. Morgenthau. 

Since 2011, Elizabeth serves as Village Justice of Baxter Estates in Port Washington. She is Pro Bono legal counsel to the Safe Center of Long Island and also lectures frequently on topics relating Cannabis regulations and criminal law. 

Elizabeth is a member of numerous professional associations and organizations including: Criminal Courts Bar Association, Nassau County, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Yashar, Hadassah, Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, Nassau County Chapter, Nassau County Bar Association, Member of Nassau Crime Lab Investigative/Legislative Committee, New York State Defenders Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Partnership to Advance Women Leaders.

In 2007, Elizabeth was named by the Long Island Business News as one of "40 Rising Stars Under 40" for her professional accomplishments and advocacy work and in 2013 was named "Top 50 Influential Women on Long Island" by the same publication. She has been named to NY Metro SuperLawyers since 2016. 

About Hon. Jerry Kremer

Jerry is the Chairman of Empire Government Strategies. He was Chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He is highly respected in both the public and private sectors for his business acumen and his ability to get things done. He is considered one of the most respected lobbyists in New York.

He provides strategy and wise advice to leaders of major companies and is welcomed by officials of both political parties around the state.

Jerry's book, ”Winning Albany: Untold Stories About the Famous and Not So Famous" was released in 2018. It recounts stories of famous people that Jerry has met and the advice they gave him. In addition the book gives an inside look at the inner workings of the political world.” His second book, "The Legend of Bo Davis," will be released in 2023.

About the Cannabiz New York Podcast

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all,  Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabiz-new-york/id1679804771 

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinmoscoufaltischekpc/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer

Website: https://rmfpc.com/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/ 

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/ 

In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, we welcome colleagues Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group, and Nicole Osborne, Associate of the Employment Law Practice Group, and member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice Group here at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Tune in as we discuss:

 *  How the firm counsels clients who have employees who enjoy recreational cannabis 

 *  Employer’s rights and obligations since the passage of Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)

 *  The importance of updated drug testing and alcohol policies and procedures in the workplace 

 *  Labor laws amended as a result of the passage of MRTA

 *  Trends and hot topics coming out of employment law with relation to cannabis

About Kim Malerba

Kimberly B. Malerba chairs the Employment Law Practice Group, and is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department.  Ms. Malerba regularly advises employers on best practices concerning human resources related matters, including performance management, wage and hour compliance, employment discrimination and harassment prevention, and workplace policy development.  She also defends employers at federal, state and local agencies against claims such as sexual harassment, age, race, national origin and disability discrimination.  

Learn more about Kim: https://rmfpc.com/attorneys/kimberly-b-malerba/ 

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-malerba/ 

About Nicole Osborne

Nicole E. Osborne is an Associate at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., where she is a member of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group, Commercial Litigation Department, Employment Practice Group, Health Law Department, White Collar Crime and Investigations Practice Group, and Blockchain Technology and Digital Asset Practice Group.

Nicole’s practice focuses in the cybersecurity arena as well as federal and state litigation. Her work includes advising businesses based on their level of cyber preparedness and conducting risk and threat assessments, incident response planning, immediate incident response and remediation, privacy impact assessments, and defending against enforcement actions, government investigations and private party civil actions.

Learn more about Nicole: https://rmfpc.com/attorneys/nicole-e-osborne/ 

Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleosborne36/ 

About the Cannabiz New York Podcast

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all,  Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabiz-new-york/id1679804771 

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinmoscoufaltischekpc/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer

Website: https://rmfpc.com/ 

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/ 

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/ 

In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss The Big Ugly, the 2023 NY state budget bill signed last week.

Tune in as they talk about:

- Cannabis reform

- Proliferation of illegal stores

-Landlord rights and obligations

- Widened indication of tax fraud

- Cannabis Crop Rescue Act

- Changes in the penal law

About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.

Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group. Elizabeth is recognized as a leader in NY’s Cannabis regulatory practice space and brings her exceptional experience in criminal defense work and boundless energy to her advocacy. Elizabeth represents clients in all aspects of cannabis licensing for clients entering the marketplace.

Prior to joining RMF, Elizabeth was Partner at Abrams Fensterman and Kase & Druker and also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office under Robert M. Morgenthau.

Since 2011, Elizabeth serves as Village Justice of Baxter Estates in Port Washington. She is Pro Bono legal counsel to the Safe Center of Long Island and also lectures frequently on topics relating Cannabis regulations and criminal law.

Elizabeth is a member of numerous professional associations and organizations including: Criminal Courts Bar Association, Nassau County, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Yashar, Hadassah, Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, Nassau County Chapter, Nassau County Bar Association, Member of Nassau Crime Lab Investigative/Legislative Committee, New York State Defenders Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Partnership to Advance Women Leaders.

In 2007, Elizabeth was named by the Long Island Business News as one of "40 Rising Stars Under 40" for her professional accomplishments and advocacy work and in 2013 was named "Top 50 Influential Women on Long Island" by the same publication. She has been named to NY Metro SuperLawyers since 2016.

About Hon. Jerry Kremer

Jerry is the Chairman of Empire Government Strategies. He was Chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He is highly respected in both the public and private sectors for his business acumen and his ability to get things done. He is considered one of the most respected lobbyists in New York.

He provides strategy and wise advice to leaders of major companies and is welcomed by officials of both political parties around the state.

Jerry's book, ”Winning Albany: Untold Stories About the Famous and Not So Famous" was released in 2018. It recounts stories of famous people that Jerry has met and the advice they gave him. In addition the book gives an inside look at the inner workings of the political world.” His second book, "The Legend of Bo Davis," will be released in 2023.

About the Cannabiz New York Podcast

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cannabiz-new-york/id1679804771

Subscribe to the Cannabiz New York Video Series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruskinmoscoufaltischekpc/

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer

Website: https://rmfpc.com/

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/

In this episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, discuss recent lawsuits that go to the heart of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), and the separate qualification process for "justice-involved” and “social equity” applicants. In addition, they discuss the recent initiative issued by Gov. Hochul to revise laws in all areas to shut down illegal cannabis shops.

About Elizabeh Kase, Esq.

Elizabeth Kase, Esq. joined Ruskin Moscou Faltischek in October, 2021 as Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice group. Elizabeth is recognized as a leader in NY’s Cannabis regulatory practice space and brings her exceptional experience in criminal defense work and boundless energy to her advocacy. Elizabeth represents clients in all aspects of cannabis licensing for clients entering the marketplace.

Prior to joining RMF, Elizabeth was Partner at Abrams Fensterman and Kase & Druker and also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office under Robert M. Morgenthau.

Since 2011, Elizabeth serves as Village Justice of Baxter Estates in Port Washington. She is Pro Bono legal counsel to the Safe Center of Long Island and also lectures frequently on topics relating Cannabis regulations and criminal law.

Elizabeth is a member of numerous professional associations and organizations including: Criminal Courts Bar Association, Nassau County, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Yashar, Hadassah, Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, Nassau County Chapter, Nassau County Bar Association, Member of Nassau Crime Lab Investigative/Legislative Committee, New York State Defenders Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Partnership to Advance Women Leaders.

In 2007, Elizabeth was named by the Long Island Business News as one of "40 Rising Stars Under 40" for her professional accomplishments and advocacy work and in 2013 was named "Top 50 Influential Women on Long Island" by the same publication. She has been named to NY Metro SuperLawyers since 2016.

About Hon. Jerry Kremer

Jerry is the Chairman of Empire Government Strategies. He was Chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. He is highly respected in both the public and private sectors for his business acumen and his ability to get things done. He is considered one of the most respected lobbyists in New York.

He provides strategy and wise advice to leaders of major companies and is welcomed by officials of both political parties around the state.

Jerry's book, ”Winning Albany: Untold Stories About the Famous and Not So Famous" was released in 2018. It recounts stories of famous people that Jerry has met and the advice they gave him. In addition the book gives an inside look at the inner workings of the political world.” His second book, "The Legend of Bo Davis," will be released in 2023.

About the Cannabiz New York Podcast

The Cannabiz New York podcast gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cannabis business. Two recognized leaders in the industry tell all, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, from the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek.

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer

Website: https://rmfpc.com/

Connect with Elizabeth Kase, Esq. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkase/

Connect with Hon. Jerry Kremer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrykremer/

In this initial episode of Cannabiz New York, Elizabeth Kase, Esq. and Hon. Jerry Kremer, two recognized leaders in the cannabis industry, share why and how they entered the cannabis space, the current state of cannabis regulations and licensing in New York, and what you can expect in future episodes of Cannabiz New York.