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Client Alert: Important Information about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Ansell Grimm March 20, 2020

Summary: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) has made substantial changes to employee rights and employer responsibilities, including the creation of emergency paid sick leave and the expansion of the FMLA to include paid leave in certain circumstances.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 18, 2020, the president signed the FFCRA into law. The FFCRA contains several significant changes to federal law in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the creation of emergency paid sick leave and an expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). The FFCRA goes into effect no later than fifteen (15) days after it became law. We have provided a brief synopsis of two sections of the FFCRA that are most relevant to employers and employees. (more…)

Client Alert: Information for NJ employers about pay during COVID-19 closures

Ansell Grimm March 18, 2020

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, many business owners have questions about New Jersey law. Many are asking whether they are required to pay employees under certain circumstances in a pandemic. Our Labor and Employment attorneys share the following information.

Under New Jersey law, do we have to pay our employees if our business slows down or is forced to close as a result of COVID-19?

It depends on the circumstances. The following employees must be allowed to use earned sick leave in relation to COVID-19: (more…)

NJ Cannabis Insider reports on recent event, highlighting speakers including Joshua Bauchner

Ansell Grimm March 18, 2020

NJ Cannabis Insider reported on its largest panel and networking event, NJ Cannabis Insider Live: The Road to Legalization held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison. The event featured regulators, industry power players, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Among the speakers highlighted were Joshua Bauchner of Ansell, Grimm & Aaron. Other speakers included Jeff Brown, assistant commissioner in charge of the Department of Health’s Medicinal Marijuana Program; Joseph Zoltowski, plant industry director for the state Department of Agriculture; Scott Rudder, president of the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association; Janice Kovach, mayor of Clinton and the first vice president of the New Jersey League of Municipalities; and South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum.

Read the full article on NJCannabisInsider.nj.com (subscription required)

David Byrne speaks with AssociationHelpNow

Ansell Grimm March 11, 2020

David Byrne, partner in the Ansell, Grimm & Aaron’s Community Association Practice Group spoke with Raymond Dickey from AssociationHelpNow in this informational video: Coronavirus Information For Boards & Managers: Environmental, Risk Management and Legal Perspectives.

Jessica Zolotorofe discussed alternative financing arrangements for commercial real estate properties

Ansell Grimm March 4, 2020

LoopNet reported on owner-financing (also called seller-financing), a complex alternative to the traditional financing, and some of the factors to consider before exploring owner-financed deals including terms, due diligence, tax advantages and income.

Ansell Grimm & Aaron attorney Jessica T. Zolotorofe shared why it’s essential to consult a lawyer before finalizing any owner-financed deal and the importance of having good contract terms for both buyers and sellers. Zolotorofe devotes her practice to real estate transactions, including buying, selling, leasing and financing commercial properties.

Read the LoopNet article here.

New Jersey Launches A Hemp Program In Accord With The Federal Hemp Farming Act Of 2018

Ansell Grimm February 21, 2020

New Jersey recently launched a hemp program in accord with the federal Hemp Farming Act of 2018 which removed hemp (generally defined as cannabis with less than 0.3% THC) from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act instead treating it as an ordinary agricultural commodity. Its provisions were incorporated into the 2018 United States Farm bill that became law on December 20, 2018.

New Jersey State Senate President Steve Sweeney spoke at the State Agricultural Convention this month expressing his hopes for the emerging industrial hemp industry in the State, calling hemp the “next major cash crop for New Jersey.” New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher also praised this emerging industry: (more…)

Joshua S. Bauchner to Present at the 2nd Annual Cannabis Symposium

Ansell Grimm February 20, 2020

Event: 2nd Annual Cannabis Symposium

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Location: Webcast

Details: Ansell Grimm & Aaron shareholder, Joshua S. Bauchner will present at the 2nd Annual Cannabis Symposium presented by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) in cooperation with the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) Cannabis Law Special Committee. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 9:10 a.m., Bauchner will join David Vitale, VP, Optimus Partners, LLC in sharing insights on getting legalization on the ballot and into law.

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NJ Superior Court Reinforces Stay Against Department of Health Relating to Medical Marijuana Alternative Treatment Center Applications

Ansell Grimm January 22, 2020

Court clarifies Dec. 2019 order granting Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s request for a stay of all administrative proceedings relating to all applications for medical marijuana alternative treatment centers.

Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Cannabis Law attorneys, including practice chair Joshua S. Bauchner and Rahool Patel, represent various companies which applied for medical marijuana licenses with the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH). (more…)

Court Puts New Medical Marijuana Licenses On Hold After N.J. Denied Some On Technical Issue

Ansell Grimm January 10, 2020

Ansell Grimm & Aaron Convinces two judge panel to stay issuance of NJ Medical Marijuana Licenses to permit merit-based review.

Lawsuits Aimed At Halting Award Of New Medical Marijuana Licenses Get New Life

Ansell Grimm December 18, 2019

As reported in NJ.com, Joshua S. Bauchner secures state appeals court review of the unfair denial of medical marijuana business license applications due to a DOH technical error.

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