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The LI Law Podcast features legal issues and developments which affect Long Island residents and business owners. The podcast focuses on Long Island law topics and includes greater New York court and legislative happenings. If you are one of the approximate 8 million residents of Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and King counties), or want to enjoy all law-related matters on Long Island, this podcast is for you!
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Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Ep 58: Daniel A. Johnston, Esq. speaks about the NYS Cannabis Law.
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Welcome to the LI Law Podcast. We feature legal issues and developments which affect Long Island residents and business owners. I am your host, Zehava Schechter.
Our guest on this 58th episode is Daniel A. Johnston, Esq., principal attorney of Johnston Law LLC, a firm on Long Island focused on commercial litigation, complex criminal defense, and the cannabis industry. Dan also serves as General Counsel for Gotham Growth Corp, a processing facility seeking licensure under the new Cannabis Law.
Dan has advised start-ups in the cannabis space and has assisted mature legal cannabis operations in other states with their litigation needs in New York. He has been a featured speaker on the state of New York cannabis law in both live events and various other media. Dan has been ranked in various publications and industry websites as one of the top legal practitioners in the New York cannabis industry.
Our topics for discussion:
1) Where are we now in terms of licensing for cannabis?
2) What are the unique aspects to New York's license structure?
3) What about the gray/black market? How are businesses using the "gifting provision" and other supposed loopholes?
4) What are the social equity aspects of the cannabis law? How do they compare with Connecticut and New Jersey?
5) What are the differing Long Island local jurisdictions’ views toward the sale and possession of cannabis?
6) Does the cannabis law affect - Tax revenues? Crime rate? Car accidents?
7) What is the status of NYS penal code provisions concerning cannabis sale and possession? How does this manifest in Criminal and Supreme Court proceedings?
Here is Dan Johnston’s contact information:
Daniel A. Johnston, Esq.
Principal Attorney
Johnston Law LLC
1103 Stewart Avenue
Suite 200
Garden City, NY 11530
Tel: (516) 388-7611
Fax: (516) 706-3836
Thank you, Dan, and welcome to the podcast!
Please contact us with your general questions or comments at LILawPodcast@gmail.com.
Zehava Schechter, Esq. specializes in estate planning, administration and litigation; real estate law; and contracts and business law. Her law practice is located on Long Island and New York City.
No podcast is a substitute for competent legal advice. Please consult with the attorney of your choice concerning specific legal questions you may have.
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