In the Press

Feb 03 2023

"Legal Challenges of Recreational Cannabis" 02.03.2023New Jersey Business Magazine
In this New Jersey Business Magazine article, Michael F. Schaff, Wilentz Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Corporate, Health, and Cannabis Law practice groups, and Tracy Armstrong, Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Employment Law team, comment on the legal issues that employers face in regard to the legalization of recreational cannabis.

Dec 05 2022

Wilentz Shareholder Michael Schaff on “Financial Residency” Podcast 12.05.2022Clip was originally broadcast by Financial Literacy on November 28, 2022
Wilentz Co-Chair of the Corporate, Health, and Cannabis Law practice groups and member of the Management Committee, Michael Schaff joined Dr. Tammy, on “Financial Residency” in a segment called “Grand Rounds: The Legal Side Entering Into Business Arrangements.”

Oct 27 2022

Excessive Logjam in Expungement Process a Disservice to the Public 10.27.2022This article in the New Jersey Law Journal, written by Wilentz Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Criminal Law and Cannabis Law teams, Darren M. Gelber, discusses the importance of expungements for a client's future and how the expungement process has become interminable. Mr. Gelber explains why these backups occur on multiple levels and how their extended wait time affects clients' livelihoods.

Sep 27 2022

President's View: CIANJ Salutes Women Leaders of Roundtables 09.27.2022Commerce Magazine - Special Issue Celebrating Enterprising Women
In the President’s View column of the August issues of Commerce: The Business of New Jersey published by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, Wilentz Shareholder Brett Harris is recognized for her contributions to the CIANJ’s Technology Roundtable. She also volunteers her service as a member of CIANJ’s Non-Profit Roundtable.

Sep 21 2022

Are You High? Loophole Prevents Employers From Testing for Marijuana – But Lawmaker Proposes Solution 09.21.2022New Jersey Law Journal
The New Jersey Law Journal recently featured Wilentz Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Employment Law team, Tracy Armstrong, in an article addressing the predicament New Jersey employers face under the Cannabis Regulatory Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act and how the proposed bill A890 could ease the situation.

Sep 14 2022

Bond Market Slows in New Jersey Amid Interest Rate Changes 09.14.2022New Jersey Law Journal
The New Jersey Law Journal recently featured the co-chairs of the firm’s public finance practice group, Everett Johnson, and Tony Solimine, in an article discussing the current bond market. According to data compiled by Refinitiv, Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. served as bond counsel for the most public bond issues in the State of New Jersey during the first half of 2022. Bond Market Slows in New Jersey Amid Interest Rate Changes (Subscription Required)

Jun 15 2022

NJ Justices Say Atty Clause Unneeded In Realty Auction Sale 06.15.2022Law360 Pulse
The Law360 article covers the decision held by the New Jersey Supreme Court in John C. Sullivan v Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co, on June 9, 2022. Pierre Chwang represented the plaintiff, John C. Sullivan, and the Sullivan GRIT.

Jun 01 2022

NJ Employers In 'No Man's Land' With Pot Testing Experts 06.01.2022Law360
This Law360 article discusses the uncertainty that remains after the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey as the standards for employers with pre-employment or random drug testing are still pending.

May 19 2022

Overview of the Deal Process: A Roadmap Through the Paper Jungle 05.19.2022Clip was originally broadcast by the American Health Law Association on May 18, 2022
Wilentz Shareholder Michael F. Schaff, Co-Chair of the Corporate, Health, and Cannabis law practice groups, joined the American Health Law Association’s “Speaking of Health Law” podcast to discuss key aspects of the deal process, a topic previously presented at AHLA’s 2022 Health Care Transactions Program in Nashville, TN.

Feb 28 2022

Reed Smith, Wilentz Goldman Guide $85M Queens Loan 02.28.2022Law360
This Law360 article covers an $85 million commercial loan guided by Wilentz Shareholders Joseph J. Jankowski and Louis J. Seminski, Jr. on behalf of Investors Bank.