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After some uncertainty since the move was first reported, the Biden administration officially announced that it will proceed with rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). Advocates for reform have applauded the move as a step in the right direction—though it does nothing to federally legalize cannabis. Prohibition advocates may file lawsuits if and when rescheduling rules are formally proposed. Assuming cannabis is successfully rescheduled, it will alleviate several legal burdens that have hindered the success of state-legal cannabis programs. Read the full alert here. https://lnkd.in/eUVhF3sE #Cannabis #LegalMarijuana #ScheduleIII #ControlledSubstancesAct Patrick Hines Matthew Parker Zoe Peppas

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, the firm’s client Rochester Regional Health held its annual gala “Uplifting Tomorrow’s Care” which benefitted the hospital’s oncology program. Hodgson Russ attorneys Peter Lutz, Ed Russell, Brianne Szopinski, and Collin Doane attended. The gala was more than just a fundraiser – attendees got to hear from Rochester Regional Health’s president and other leaders regarding the hospital’s transformation since the COVID-19 pandemic, its vision for the hospital moving forward, and plans for the future of oncology. #RRH #RochesterRegionalHealth #UpliftingTomorrowsCare

On May 15, the women attorneys of Hodgson Russ gathered for a reception at Barcalo Gallery in Buffalo’s First Ward. The event celebrated the fellowship of the firm’s attorneys, including retired women partners. The agenda for the evening also featured women guests, including curators Emily Tucker and Elisabeth Samuels, artists Patti Thomas and Amanda Besl and Dôme Art Advisory owner Brooke Leboeuf. The event was also catered by Meraki Collective, owned by Ericka Bozeman. Developer Karl Frizlen gave a brief history of the building and surrounding area and discussed the rehabilitation of the Barcalo project into residential and working space. #BarcaloGallery #WomenAttorneys #FirstWard #CommunityInvestment

On May 8, Hodgson Russ acted as a Platinum and table sponsor for the UB Law Alumni Association’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards. An annual tradition that began more than six decades ago, the awards recognize the honorees’ contributions to the legal profession and the community, including in the areas of the judiciary, private practice, public service, community service, business, and service by a non-alum. As president of the Alumni Association, Michael Hecker was the emcee for the night. Hodgson Russ alum Terrence Gilbride received one of the awards for his career in private practice. #UBLaw #UBAlumni #UBAlumniAssociation #DistinguisedAlumni

“Litigation Finance: Impact to the Semiconductor Space” – An all-new Semi Interesting Podcast is here! Cost can be a limiting factor (or even THE limiting factor) when considering a patent infringement lawsuit. Staying under a million dollars in legal spending can be considered a victory of sorts for complex matters. That is a huge impediment to small companies and entrepreneurs. On this episode, we explore an alternative that may help level the playing field across high-tech industries: litigation funding. Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris are joined by Justin Maleson from Longford Capital to discuss how litigation funding works and what makes an interesting case for a litigation funder. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4amiAcP #SemiConductors #IntellectualProperty #IP #SemiInterestingPodcast

Hodgson Russ Partner and Immigration Practice Co-Leader David Wilks was recognized as Recommended by Who's Who Legal in the recent WWL: Corporate Immigration ranking. The recognition highlights exceptional work advising domestic and international clients on immigration matters. Individuals selected are considered leaders in their field, and fewer than 50% of the individuals considered are selected for inclusion. Dave was previously recognized as a Future Leader by WWL in 2022. Congratulations, Dave! #WWL #Lexology #CorporateImmigration #Rankings #Recommended

The sun is shining, warmer weather is here, and Chris Doyle is jazzed about this week’s DTA cases! Peter Calleri and Zoe Peppas join Chris for another TiNY Blog – and this one is full of fun. We have a Marvel movie comparison, a bulk sale of a pizza joint, and more! Read this week’s TiNY Blog here: https://bit.ly/3wEcw1x Don’t forget to subscribe to TiNY! https://bit.ly/3TnCZZY #HodgsonRussLLP #StateandLocalTax #SALT #NYTaxes #TiNY #TaxesInNewYork #NYSDTA #Subscribe #Blog #BlogSubscription

Copyright plaintiffs prevailed as the Supreme Court definitively expanded the scope of monetary damages available in discovery-rule copyright infringement cases. The discovery rule of accrual provides that a copyright claim accrues when the plaintiff discovers (or reasonably should have discovered) the infringement, regardless of when the infringing conduct occurred. Under the discovery rule of accrual, it is possible for a copyright holder to make claims about potentially very old infringements. But what was not clear was the ability for the damages to go back in time for those past acts of infringement. Click here to read the full alert: https://bit.ly/3QKJ4hc #Copyright #SupremeCourt #SupremeCourtDecision #IntellectualProperty #IP #CopyrightInfringement

On April 20, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul approved the $237 billion New York State Budget for fiscal year 2025 (“Budget”). The Budget includes new legislation to increase Medicaid payments for certain facilities, creates a new Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program for hospitals, imposes new requirements for patient consent forms, and implements protections for patients regarding medical debt. Click here to read the full alert: https://bit.ly/4bChk6n #HealthCare #Budget #NYSBudget #Medicaid #NursingFacilities #Hospitals #AssistedLiving

Our Albany office participated in the Albany County Bar Foundation’s 30th Annual Law Day Run on Thursday, May 9. The annual 5K raises money to support access to justice and assist victims of domestic violence. Members of our Albany office who attended include Christian Soller, Shannon Wagner, Abby Marx, Laura Beyer, Nadene Zeigler, Nicole Noll, Tanya Bowie, Catherine Ettaldi, Jane Bello Burke, Maida Khan, and Meredith McCarthy. This is an event that our firm participates in yearly, and we are already looking forward to continuing our tradition next year! #LawDayRun #AlbanyLawDayRun #AlbanyCountyBarFoundation