Cannabis Law

Landau Speaks to Law Department of NYC Council on Cannabis Issues

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke to the Law Department of the New York City Council as part of a panel discussion and a CLE program on Cannabis Law. Jim’s topic was “Litigation Trends in Cannabis Law.”

Landau Elected Assistant Treasurer of Westchester County Bar Association

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, has been elected as Assistant Treasurer of the Westchester County Bar Association (WCBA) and serves on WCBA’s Executive Committee. 

Landau Speaks on Cannabis Topics

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke as part of a panel discussion on “Burning Topics in Commercial Cannabis and CBD Litigation“, in a program sponsored by the Committee on Cannabis Law of the New York State Bar Association.

Landau Interviewed by Crain’s New York Business on New York’s New Cannabis Law

The historic passage of New York’s new Cannabis Law (on March 31, 2021) – that legalizes adult-use of cannabis (marijuana) – has made Jim Landau a very popular lawyer at McCarthy Fingar. Jim, who leads the firm’s Cannabis Law group, was recently interviewed by Crain’s New York Business on the new law’s effect on mortgage financing for landlords who lease property to weed dispensaries, in an article entitled, “Small landlords could see big benefits of marijuana legalization.” The interview is excerpted below:

“There’s also a chance that banks may look the other way, said James Landau, a legal expert on cannabis.

‘The landlords that have federally backed mortgages are nervous they may have to list who their tenants are and who their businesses are,’ he said, ‘but the likelihood is that there’s not going to be enforcement here.’

Even if a landlord doesn’t have a federally backed mortgage but is depositing its rent roll from a marijuana tenant into the bank, that could technically be an issue. But it all depends on how much the bank is willing to inquire about who the landlord’s tenants are, Landau said.”

Landau Speaks on Cannabis Law

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke on “Cannabis Law — Licensing, Ethics and Developing Case Law“, in a program hosted by the White Plains Bar Association.

Landau Quoted in Article on Ability of Cannabis Businesses to Operate Successfully

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, was recently quoted in an article entitled “Cannabis is Poised to Rescue the Economy From Collapse“. Jim had this to say about the impact of tax rates on the ability of a cannabis business to operate successfully: “such high tax rates coupled with the lack of available deductions and prohibitive license fees make it virtually impossible for a cannabis business to operate successfully in the legal marketplace,” Jim said.  “Intelligent regulation is needed at both the federal and state level if we are going to be successful in bringing the legacy cannabis market above-ground.”

Landau Elected President of White Plains Bar Association

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, was sworn in as President of the White Plains Bar Association (WPBA). A member of the WPBA Board of Directors since 2014, Jim previously served as Vice President and Secretary. Jim joins current and former McCarthy Fingar attorneys, Dolores Gebhardt, Joel M. Aurnou, Kathleen Donelli, Joseph P. Harrington, Martin Drazen and John G. McQuaid, all of whom served as WPBA President.

Landau Speaks on Litigation Trends in Cannabis Industry

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke on “Litigation Trends in the Cannabis Industry”, in a program sponsored by the Westchester County Bar Association. 

Landau Authors Article on Banking and Finance for the Marijuana Industry

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, authored an article for Lexis-Nexis entitled Banking and Finance for the Marijuana Industry.

Landau in Panel Discussion on Attorneys in Social Media

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, was part of a webinar panel discussion for a program entitled “Attorneys in Social Media” sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute.

Landau Speaks on Litigation Trends in Cannabis Industry

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke on “Litigation Trends in the Cannabis Industry “, in a program sponsored by the Westchester Black Bar Association.

Felsenfeld Co-Authors Article on Cannabis Law

With the expected legalization of marijuana in New York, McCarthy Fingar is gearing up to represent clients as to the legal issues presented by such legalization. Natalie S. Felsenfeld, a member of our Cannabis Law, Trusts & Estates, Charitable Gift Planning, Exempt Organizations, Taxation and Surrogate’s Court Litigation groups, co-authored an article in the February, 2020 issue of Westchester Lawyer, published by the Westchester County Bar Association, entitled, “Resources for Cannabis Fans with Professional Interests”.

Landau Speaks on Cannabis Law & Enforcement Issues in Various States

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Business Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke on “Commercial Litigation Issues to Date, Enforcement Issues, and Experience in Other Jurisdictions”, in a program entitled, “Budding Cannabis and CBD Litigation: Are You Ready for the Green Wave Heading Towards New York?”, sponsored by the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association. Jim’s presentation and the presentation of other speakers are in the news, as the New York State Bar Association adopted a report from its Committee on Cannabis Law that supports the legalization of adult recreational marijuana use in New York.

Landau Speaks before NYSBA on Developing Cannabis Law

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke on “The Developing Commercial Cannabis Case Law”, in a program sponsored by the Committee on Cannabis Law of the New York State Bar Association.

Landau & Trokie Speak on Cannabis Law

James K. Landau and Douglas S. Trokie, both members of our Cannabis Law group, will be part of a panel discussion at an event hosted by the Westchester County Bar Association, entitled “Impending Legalization of Cannabis, the Buzzz for Business”.

McCarthy Fingar’s “Super Lawyers”

Six of our lawyers have been selected Super Lawyers in the New York Metropolitan area. Gail M. Boggio has again been selected in the fields of Estate & Trust Litigation/Estate Planning & Probate/Elder Law. Kathleen Donelli has again been selected in the field of Family Law. Dolores Gebhardt has again been selected in the field of Family Law. James K. Landau has again been selected in the fields of Commercial Litigation and Appellate, and has again been selected for the Top 25 in Westchester County for Super Lawyers. Frank W. Streng has again been selected in the fields of Estate & Trust Litigation and Estate Planning & Probate. Douglas S. Trokie has again been selected in the fields of Business/Corporate, Closely Held Business, Real Estate, Business and Civil Litigation. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have been recognized by their colleagues as having the highest degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Landau Speaks on Legalization of Cannabis

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, spoke about the possible passage of Adult-Use Legalization of Cannabis in New York, as part of a panel discussion on “Hot Topics In Cannabis Law” hosted by the Port Chester/Rye Bar Association.

Landau & Trokie Speak on Impending Legalization of Cannabis

James K. Landau and Douglas S. Trokie, both members of our Cannabis Law group, spoke at a CLE program entitled, “Impending Legalization of Cannabis 2019: The Buzzz for Businesses.” This program was co-sponsored by the FPA Greater Hudson Valley Chapter, the Westchester County Bar Association and the Westchester Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs.

Landau Attends Symposium Hosted by Justices of Appellate Division, Second Department

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, and Co-Chair of the Appellate Practice Committee of the Westchester County Bar Association, attending a symposium for bar leaders hosted by Justices Connolly, Cohen and Duffy of the Appellate Division, Second Department.

Landau & Trokie Speak on Legalization Status of Cannabis & Hemp in New York & Connecticut

James K. Landau and Douglas S. Trokie, both members of our Cannabis Law group, spoke on “Legalization Status of Cannabis and Hemp in New York & Connecticut.” This program was co-sponsored by BOHCA (Business Owners Hemp Cannabis Association).

Landau Speaks on Cannabis Law

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, gave an overview on recent decisions in cannabis law in a CLE program entitled, “Impending Legalization – Hot Topics in Cannabis Law.” The program was sponsored by Celesq and hosted by the West LegalEdcenter.

Landau Authors Article on Appellate Division Judges

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, authored an article in in the May, 2019 issue of Westchester Lawyer, published by the Westchester County Bar Association, entitled, “Meet the Presiding Justices of the Appellate Division.”

Landau Lectures for WCBA on Cannabis Law

James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, gave an overview on recent decisions in cannabis law in a CLE program entitled, “Impending Legalization – Hot Topics in Cannabis Law.” The program was sponsored by the Cannibas Law Committee of the Westchester County Bar Association.

Landau Co-Authors Article on Cannibis Law

With the expected legalization of marijuana in New York, McCarthy Fingar’s corporate and litigation lawyers are gearing up to represent clients as to the legal issues presented by such legalization. One of our lawyers, James K. Landau, a member of our Cannabis Law, Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice groups, co-authored an article in in the February, 2019 issue of Westchester Lawyer, published by the Westchester County Bar Association, entitled, “The Expected Legalization of Cannabis for Adult Use in New York Will Bring New Challenges for Attorneys.”

Banking and Finance for the Marijuana Industry

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The Expected Legalization of Cannabis for Adult Use in New York Will Bring New Challenges for Attorneys

February, 2019 issue of Westchester Lawyer, published by the Westchester County Bar Association