Archives for Georgette Castner
New Jersey Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis Market
February 22, 2021
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed three pieces of enabling legislation into law that legalizes the recreational use of cannabis for…
New Jersey Appellate Division Largely Sides with Department of Health’s Rejection of Certain Applications for Medical Marijuana Licenses
February 18, 2021
Today, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, issued an opinion (per curiam) largely affirming the New Jersey Department…
Dismissal of Chapter 11 Case Calls Into Question Bankruptcy Protections for Cannabis Companies
January 15, 2021
Despite a company’s claim that it deals only in legal hemp products, a federal court this week denied the company’s…
Marketing Considerations for CBD Companies in 2021
December 28, 2020
Bloomberg LawBy Kelly Huff and Georgette Castner
The FDA is expected to issue formal regulations in 2021 to further define the parameters for selling CBD products. But…
Avoiding CBD Product Pitfalls in 2021
December 3, 2020
Over the last two years, store shelves across America have been increasingly showcasing a brand-new line of products: CBD products….
New Jersey Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization Referendum
November 4, 2020
On November 3, 2020, the voters of New Jersey approved an amendment to the state constitution that legalizes the recreational…
Legislation to Include Cannabis Businesses in Federal Stimulus Programs
April 30, 2020
On April 23, 2020, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) filed a bill that would provide small marijuana businesses access to federal…
New Jersey Governor Issues Stay at Home Order Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
March 21, 2020
Today, Governor Phil Murphy signed a “Stay at Home Order” with New Jersey now having over 1300 people who have…
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries are Deemed “Essential” During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 19, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Wolf took the unprecedented step of ordering “nonessential” Pennsylvania businesses to shut down for…
NJ Governor Expected to Sign Medical Marijuana Expansion into Law July 2
June 28, 2019
On June 28, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy stated that he will sign the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical…
NJ Department of Health Issues Request for Applications for New Alternative Treatment Centers to Expand Access to Medical Marijuana
June 3, 2019
Today, the New Jersey Department of Health announced that it is seeking new applicants to operate up to 108 additional Alternative Treatment…
New Jersey Appellate Division Holds That Employer May Have To Provide Accommodation To Licensed Medical Marijuana User
March 29, 2019
On March 27, 2019, the New Jersey Appellate Division decided that the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s (NJLAD’s) protection of…
New Jersey Legislature Stalls Legalized Marijuana Vote
March 26, 2019
Yesterday, the New Jersey Legislature was scheduled to vote on a bill to legalize adult-use marijuana. Senate President Stephen Sweeney,…
Pennsylvania Courts Get One Step Closer to Reviewing Employee Termination Based on Medical Marijuana Use
February 15, 2019
Almost one year after Pennsylvania first permitted the use of medical marijuana, a federal court in Pennsylvania issued its first…
The Cannabis Industry: The Future of a Cash Only Business
February 11, 2019
With a new Democratic majority in the United States House of Representatives, it is likely that we will see increased…
Montgomery McCracken Launches Cannabis Law Practice Group
January 24, 2019
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the launch of its Cannabis Law Practice Group. The group is dedicated to providing…
Georgette Castner Appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Character
July 31, 2017
CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY – Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce partner Georgette Castner was recently appointed by the New…
Four Montgomery McCracken Attorneys Selected to the 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers List
April 12, 2017
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2017 New Jersey…
Georgette Castner of Montgomery McCracken Appointed to New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges
September 13, 2016
NEW JERSEY – Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that partner Georgette Castner has been appointed by the New Jersey…
Montgomery McCracken Names Two Attorneys to Firm Partnership
August 18, 2015
PHILADELPHIA and CHERRY HILL, N.J–Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that it has named attorneys Georgette Castner and K. Carrie…
Georgette Castner Appointed to Standing Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association
June 26, 2013
Montgomery McCracken associate Georgette Castner has been appointed to the Legislative Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Castner…
Labor & Employment Department Card: Employment Notices – Posting Requirements
June 15, 2010
The Labor & Employment Department created the attached document, Employment Notices – Posting Requirements. Download PDF for full article
Labor & Employment Department Card: Employment Statutes-Damages
June 15, 2010
The Labor & Employment Department created the attached document, Employment Statutes – Damages. Download PDF for full article
Labor & Employment Department Card: Employment Record-Keeping and Retention Requirements
June 15, 2010
The Labor & Employment Department created the attached document, Employment Record-Keeping and Retention Requirements. Download PDF for full article