NYS Adopts Regulations for Adult-Use Cannabis Program in New York

On August 3, 2022, the State of New York's Office of Cannabis Management adopted its final rule to apply for a conditional adult-use cannabis retail dispensary license. 

To learn what information is required to apply for a license with explanations from the Office of Cannabis Management, read the regulation here. 

NBC NY: Deaf Tenants Battle NYC Landlords In Court Over Living Conditions. Interview with Attorney Andrew Lieb

Residents tried going to management directly, called on their elected leaders and on community organizers and even staged a demonstration outside of their homes. Now Lieb at Law represents the plaintiff filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of deaf and hearing impaired tenants who cannot be alerted by a fire alarm NBC New York investigates the story and interviews Attorney Andrew Lieb.

Newsweek Interviews Attorney Andrew Lieb on Amber Heard Appealing Depp Verdict

Attorney Andrew Lieb was interviewed by Newsweek to analyze Amber Heard appealing Depp Verdict. Here is the link to the article. 

Newsy: Ambiguity In Medical Abortion Restrictions. Analysis with Attorney Andrew Lieb

Attorney Andrew Lieb clarifies the ambiguity in medical abortion restrictions throughout the United States. Appearance on Newsy.  

ABC 4: Strategies to Purchase Property Post Pandemic. Interview with Attorney Andrew Lieb

 

ABC 4 in Utah interviewed Attorney Andrew Lieb on his book "10 Strategies to Purchase Property Post Pandemic". 

National Disability Independence Day is Today!

 Happy ADA Day! 

The National Disability Independence Day is on July 26th and it commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA provides protection from employment discrimination as well as better access to goods, services, and communications for people with disabilities. 

Handicapped Parking Spaces Enforcement Updated

Starting on October 19, 2022, fines are going to be issued to any person who obstructs handicapped parking areas at a shopping center with one to four retail stores throughout New York State pursuant to S8822. 

That is not to say that this is all that can happen if landlords don't enforce and/or provide for handicapped parking at their shopping centers. Landlords who do not provide for access for the disabled can be sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state specific laws like the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). So, such landlords should actively enforce their handicapped parking by also towing violators. Nonetheless, individuals who obstruct such spaces can't be sued under the ADA, so, it's a welcome sign that such obstructors will, at least, be ticketed for their thoughtless infraction.

 

NBC WRAL: Author Andrew Lieb Interview on Real Estate Strategies

NBC Affiliate WRAL interviewed Author Andrew Lieb on the book "10 Strategies To Purchase Property Post Pandemic". 

NewsNation: Class Action Lawsuit Claims Skittles Are 'Unfit For Human Consumption'. Analysis with Attorney Andrew Lieb

 

Attorney Andrew Lieb appears on NewsNation to discuss the class action lawsuit claiming Skittles are "Unfit For Human Consumption". 

New York Law Journal: Discrimination Boutique Takes on ADA Class Action on Behalf of Deaf Apartment Dwellers

Residents tried going to management directly, called on their elected leaders and on community organizers and even staged a demonstration outside of their homes that attracted media attention. Now one of them is going to the courts. Read the full article discussing the lawsuit that Lieb at Law, P.C. has brought to bring justice to the hearing impaired and deaf residents in this Manhattan building. 

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NYC Patch: We Don't Want To Burn To Death' - Deaf NYC Tenants Plea For New Alarms. Interview with Andrew Lieb

Not wanting to die in a fire, tenants in a Manhattan building for the hearing impaired and deaf have filed a class action lawsuit demanding that the landlords and management companies upgrade items like the fire alarm so it vibrates and stops being useless for tenants who can't hear. Interview with Attorney Andrew Lieb on the lawsuit. 

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CBS: Brooklyn landlord fed up with tenant not paying rent since 2019. Analysis with Andrew Lieb

 

Attorney Andrew Lieb joined CBS to discuss the latest for Landlords. Evictions aren't straightforward and simple. There are many delay strategies available to tenants and landlord's need to invest in legal representation that knows how to overcome these strategies.

Can NY Landlords Ban Firearms?

 

Attorney Andrew Lieb is quoted in City Limits explaining how NY gun laws apply to landlords. 

No Loud Music. No Smoking. No Guns. Can NYC Landlords Ban Firearms?

Real Estate Brokerage - 6/29/2022 NYS Board of Real Estate meeting summary

On June 29, 2022, the NYS Board of Real Estate continued its mission of optimizing the regulation of real estate brokers in our state by holding its meeting. 

To remind real estate brokers and salespersons, the public is welcome at these meetings where the public can bring comments from the floor. Its encouraged that Lieb School students attend these meetings to have your voices heard.

"[T]he Board has general authority to promulgate rules and regulations affecting real estate brokers and salespersons in order to administer and effectuate the purposes of Article 12-A of the Real Property Law."

A complete video of the meeting is available on youtube.

The most significant takeaway from the meeting was that DOS has a new enforcement initiative, which started on June 1, 2022 - the launch of the Internet Enforcement Unit. This Unit is focusing on marking websites to confirm the existence of the Fair Housing Statement, compliance with Standard Operating Procedure Rules, and compliance with Advertising Regulations (19 NYCRR 175.25) with a specific emphasis on the use of unlicensed aliases rather than licensed names in such advertisements. 

BE WARNED - Go check all of your websites and social media today or hire Lieb Compliance to audit your web-based advertising for compliance.

NEWS 12: Attorney Andrew Lieb on News 12 Talking About The Landmark Supreme Court Issues

 

Attorney Andrew Lieb joined News12 to review all the landmark Supreme Court rulings from this term and how they impact you. We answered live social media questions on topics such as Guns, Abortion, School Prayer and more. You don't want to miss this if you care about your rights.

Court TV: Jan 6 Confirmation Hearings: Legal & Political Analysis with Andrew Lieb

 Attorney Andrew Lieb joins Court TV to discuss the January 6th Confirmation Hearings. 

FOX 5: Supreme Court Curbs EPA’s Climate Powers. Analysis with Attorney Andrew Lieb

 

Attorney Andrew Lieb analysis Supreme Court curbing EPA's climate powers on FOX 5 NY. 

Lieb at Law, P.C. Seeks Litigation Associate

Lieb at Law, P.C. seeks a litigation attorney to join our scholarly and dynamic firm that focuses on general and civil rights litigation. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of cases including commercial litigation, employment litigation, discrimination, real estate litigation, commercial litigation, estate litigation, and plaintiff personal injury. The firm is on the cutting edge of the law and is contacted daily by reporters on national and local prime-time TV shows to interpret federal and state statutes, regulations, and cases for the public. Resumes to careers@liebatlaw.com

Condo Meetings May be Electronic in NY - That Makes Sense

Governor Hochul signed A8185B and now condo meetings of unit owners may be held solely or partially by electronic communication as determined by the Board of Managers in its sole discretion.

We love when law embraces technology and provides for increased access for participation. 

CBS NY: NY State Legislature To Take Up New Gun Bill. Legal Analysis w/ Constitutional Attorney Andrew Lieb

 

With guns, we need to separate our policy evaluation from our constitutional analysis. While Governor Hochul's proposals may be good policy, they are surely greater than the instructions of SCOTUS and if enacted, will likely result in yet another gun case before the high court. Attorney Andrew Lieb was interviewed on CBS NY on 6/29/22.