Massachusetts Extends Protections for Counseling Records of Survivors of Sexual Assault
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in In the Matter of a Motion to Compel, SJC-13336 that the Superior Court could not order a Massachusetts counseling center to
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Oil and Hazardous Substances; Never the Twain Shall Meet
By Seth Jaffe
Late last month, in Munoz v. Intercontinental Terminals Company, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals held that the liability provisions of CERCLA and the Oil Pollution Act do not overlap and that, consequently, where oil and hazardous substances commingle,…
Maryland’s Social Equity Verification Portal Closing and Cannabis License Portal Opening Soon!
Earlier this week our cannabis attorneys Austin Ownbey and Regina DeSantis were joined by special guest Darrell Carrington from Carrington & Associates, LLC for a webinar to discuss the Maryland Round 1 application process.
Key Takeaways:
- Social Equity Applicants must verify their status
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Settings
Connecticut Issues RFP for 2 GW of Offshore Wind
By Joshua Rosen
Earlier today, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) issued an RFP for up to 2 GW of offshore wind. The RFP solicits bids to enter into long-term power purchase agreements for energy, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and…
How Do You Like Them Apple (Trademarks)? Malus Musings on Brand Protection
With “spooky season” dominating October holiday talk, it’s easy to forget poor old National Apple Day or simply Apple Day, which took place last Saturday and is observed every October 21. According to Wikipedia, one can celebrate Apple Day…
New Report Details Massachusetts Whole-of-Government Approach to Climate Crisis
By Joshua Rosen
Yesterday, Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer issued a report detailing how “to implement the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s whole-of-government approach to addressing the climate crisis.” The report identifies trends, barriers, and gaps in Massachusetts climate policy, establishes guiding principles for whole-of-government climate…
NY State Education Department Bans Facial Recognition Technology
New York’s Cannabis Control Board Extends Adult-use Application Window Deadlines
The New York Cannabis Control Board (the “CCB”) has extended the window for adult-use cannabis license applications by two weeks. The announcement came during the CCB hearing on Tuesday, October 17th. The new deadline to apply for expedited final Retail…
Maryland Cannabis Application Details
Key Takeaways:
- Maryland’s 30-day application period will open at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), Nov. 13, 2023, and close at 5 PM EST on Dec. 12, 2023. Applications submitted after 5 PM will not be accepted or reviewed by
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