Writings by Gregg H. Hilzer

While the COVID-19 pandemic may be slowing the pace at which white-collar crimes are prosecuted, it would be unwise to expect that the pace of white-collar investigations will slow… While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be slowing the pace at which white-collar crimes are prosecuted, it would be unwise to expect that the pace of […]

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is currently providing low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help businesses recover from Coronavirus (COVID-19). In times of crisis, The Small Business Administration (SBA) can be a valuable resource for small businesses. The SBA is currently providing low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help businesses recover from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Small businesses may […]

If the Past Few Years are any Indication of What to Expect, this Flu Season is Likely to be a Rough One… Now that cold weather is here to stay, flu season is officially upon us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) estimates that there are between 9.2 million and 35.6 million flu-related […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Recently Announced that Industrial Hemp Growers Can Qualify for Crop Insurance The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that industrial hemp growers can qualify for insurance coverage under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program for crop year 2020. WFRP allows coverage of all revenue for commodities produced on a […]

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signed Legislation Which Further Decriminalizes Marijuana in the State of New York – A Significant Step Towards Legalization Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation further decriminalizing marijuana in the State of New York. While the new law does not legalize recreational cannabis, it is a significant step towards full legalization. Like New […]

As a Result of a Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture Legal Opinion, Hemp Transport Across State Lines Appears to have been Greenlit The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of General Counsel recently issued a legal opinion addressing the regulation of hemp under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The opinion states that […]

The NJ DOH Has Removed the Medicinal Marijuana Program RFA Previously Published on June 3, 2019 The New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) still plans to seek applications for new Alternative Treatments Centers (ATCs) beginning in July 2019. However, it has removed the Request for Applications (RFA) previously published on June 3, 2019. According to […]

Legislature Has Approved a Bill That Will Significantly Expand the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program The New Jersey Legislature has approved a bill that will significantly expand the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. The legislation, Assembly Bill 20/Senate Bill 20, reflects a compromise reached between the Legislature and the Murphy Administration, and Gov. Murphy is expected […]

The New Jersey Appellate Division Recently Reinstated an NJLAD Suit Arising from Medical Marijuana Use… In Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc., the New Jersey Appellate Division reinstated a discrimination claim under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) after the trial court ruled it could not proceed because nothing in the state’s Compassionate Use […]

New York is Learning that Legalizing Recreational Cannabis is Easier Said Than Done… New York is learning that legalizing recreational cannabis is easier said than done. In the face of media reports confirming New York’s obstacles and delays in passing adult-use marijuana, now is the time to ramp up your knowledge and preparation to enter […]