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Katherine Herlihy, Partner with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s Government Relations practice, was recently honored by the Post-Star by receiving the 20 Under 40 award.  Honorees are selected based on exemplifying hard work and a commitment in their careers as well as acting as a role model in their community.  Ms. Herlihy’s represents clients in legislative and regulatory matters before the State Legislature and the Executive Chamber, as well as various state agencies [...]

Land Use and Municipal Considerations of the Cannabis Law.pdf

On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“Cannabis Law”[1]) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in New York.  The Cannabis Law has significant land use implications that municipalities and potential business owners should be aware of.[2] The Cannabis Law establishes an Office of Cannabis Management,[3] which will oversee implementation of the new law, and a Cannabis Control Board,[4] which has the authority to grant [...]