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"We have a lot of past precedent with medicinal licensing, medicinal cannabis licensing, CBD licensing, so we're using that as a guide to sort of look forward to what is going to happen with the recreational licensing." Cannabis Practice Team Co-Leader Ryan Stearns joined WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo yesterday to give his take on the business side of New York State's recent legalization of adult-use cannabis. Watch the full story below!

The word is out! #LippesMathias has once again been named among Buffalo Business First's best large employers to work for in Western New York. We're endlessly proud of the team we're building and we can't wait to see what's to come.

Watch as Andrea Vossler, Partner and Team Co-Leader of both Lippes Mathias' Family Business and Startup and Venture Capital Practice Teams, shares her perspective with AM Buffalo on how the pandemic impacted women in business in particular.

On the last day of Women's History Month, we turn to Brigid Maloney, Partner and Healthcare Practice Team Co-Leader, for her advice to young women entering the legal industry: "Your top priority needs to be your health, because without your health, you have nothing. You already know that you are supposed to eat right and exercise often. But it is equally as important to nurture your emotional health and balance by investing plenty of time in family, friends, hobbies, quiet time, and fun. There will be days when your job will seem to take nearly everything out of you. If you consistently nurture the relationships and activities that you enjoy away from work, your work-induced stress will be much more manageable." Learn more about Brigid: https://bit.ly/3udTZlF

Our Partner and Canada-U.S. Cross Border virtuoso, Thomas Keable, is set to speak next Thursday, April 8 as part of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada's webinar: "Sales Tax After Wayfair Hot Tips and Practical Suggestions for Canadian Businesses." Register to hear Tom and others discuss common questions Canadian businesses ask about state sales tax compliance after the 2018 Wayfair ruling here: https://bit.ly/39rNBzB

Can an employer require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19? Find out from Amy Habib Rittling, #LippesMathias Partner and Employment Team Leader, in her Jan. 21 The Business Council of New York State, Inc. HR Series webinar titled The COVID Vaccine What it means for my employees." Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/39CeGzn

CLIENT ALERT: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Second Draw Loans program is now open to all eligible borrowers. Learn if your business qualifies for the new round of PPP Second Draw Loans in our full client alert: https://bit.ly/2LNcNYl

In a year that most would prefer to forget, our team at #LippesMathias worked together to overcome. As we take on 2021, we reflect on this past year's accomplishments:

In a year that’s shown us how important family is, we want you to know how thankful we are that you’re part of ours. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy holiday season.

On December 3, #LippesMathias Partner and Health Care Team member Matthew L. Hosford presented to the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. Matthew’s presentation was titled Nuts and Bolts of Contract Negotiations. https://bit.ly/3qZFLV2

For the 2020 Holiday Season, #LippesMathias employees in the firm's Buffalo, Albany, and Jacksonville offices collaborated to benefit charitable organizations in each office’s respective market. The Buffalo office purchased and wrapped wish list items for a new Family Justice Center of Erie County location in Grand Island, N.Y. Jacksonville employees participated in a discount purchase program to benefit Rethreaded, an organization that provides employment to survivors of hum...an trafficking. In Albany, employees "adopted" a family through St. Paul's Center, a shelter for women and children working to move from homelessness to a sustainable future, and raised proceeds for the organization by purchasing holiday wreaths. https://bit.ly/3mFgY56

Happy New Year from #LippesMathias! May 2021 be a year filled with success, joy, and good health for all.

Congratulations to #LippesMathias Senior Associate Thomas Hughes, who was recently elected President of West Side Community Services' (WSCS) Board of Directors. WSCS serves the needs of Buffalo West Siders of all ages through a variety of programs and services. https://bit.ly/2KoeYRy

#LippesMathias is pleased to share that attorneys Christina Piracci and David Yovanoff have recently joined the firm as associates. Christina will work with Lippes Mathias’ Litigation Team, focusing her practice on representing businesses throughout the country in claims involving a variety of consumer protection statutes. David will join the firm's Corporations and Securities team to assist clients with mergers and acquisitions, business formation and structuring, contract review, franchise matters, and other general corporate matters. https://bit.ly/2Wrc0hw

#ClientAlert: Effective January 1, 2021, New York State will require employers to provide sick leave to all employees with few limitations. Read the full client alert from #LippesMathias at https://bit.ly/2J7zmFL to find out how this new law could impact you or your business.

#LippesMathias is proud to announce that attorneys Thomas B. Hughes, Tessa R. Scott and Gregory T. Myers have been promoted to Senior Associates. Please help us as we congratulate these attorneys their significant contributions to our firm’s success and their commitment to our clients! https://bit.ly/3apRypB

"Death and money can do bad things to otherwise good people," says Jacksonville-based Partner Alessandro A. Apolito in our sixth and final National Estate Planning Awareness Week tip. Read Alessandro's tip below to find out the importance of highlighting critical unknown risks in estate planning, as well as other factors that can help mitigate a family's stress during the estate planning process. #nationalestateplanningawarenessweek #estateplanning #estateplanningattorney #trustsandestates

#Nationalestateplanningawarenessweek tip number five comes from #LippesMathias Partner and #TrustsandEstates Team Leader David E. Siegfeld. Read David's tip below as he breaks down the differences between a Health Care Proxy, a Living Will, a Do Not Resuscitate Order (#DNR), a Do Not Intubate order (#DNI), and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (#MOLST). #estateplan #estateplanning #estateplanningattorney

Regardless of election results, the upcoming #presidentialelection promises to bring significant change to the #estateplanning landscape, says #LippesMathias Partner Charles Telford III in our fourth #nationalestateplanningawarenessweek tip. Read Charles' tip below to find out how a victory on either side could potentially impact estate planning, as well as what steps he recommends #estateplanningattorneys and their clients take during this time. #Trustsandestates #estateplan

Clear, practical advice is crucial when working with #estateplanning clients, says Courtney Donahue Tasner, Senior Associate at #LippesMathias. To read Courtney's tips for becoming a better communicator, expand the image below! Make sure to keep tuning in for the rest of the week to see more of our Trust and Estates Team's advice! #nationalestateplanningawarenessweek #estateplan #estateplanningattorney #trustsandestates

Our second #nationalestateplanningawarenessweek tip comes from #LippesMathias Counsel Christina H. Arthurs. Click the image below to read Christina's five tips for 2020 year-end planning! Stay tuned for more #estateplanning tips from our team throughout the week! #trustsandestates #willsandtrusts... #estateplanningattorney See more

Jessica M. Peraza, associate attorney at #LippesMathias, kicks off #nationalestateplanningawarenessweek with a tip about Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNTs). Read the full tip below and stay tuned for more #estateplanning tips and advice throughout the week! #trustsandestates #willsandtrusts

October 19-23 is #NationalEstatePlanningAwarenessWeek, and in honor of the occasion, we're sharing six insightful tips from six of #LippesMathias's amazing attorneys: Christina Arthurs, David E. Siegfeld, Jessica Peraza, Courtney J. Donahue Tasner, Charles Telford III, and Alessandro Apolito. Don't miss out! #estateplanning #estateplanningattorney #trustsandestates

Join #LippesMathias Partner Thomas J. Keable and the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. for a webinar discussing the U.S. #SalesTax requirements applicable to #Canadian companies selling goods and services into the U.S. Sign up for the #webinar at: https://bit.ly/36Ro56a

In her most recent blog, #LippesMathias Partner Elizabeth Klarin recommends significant advance planning ahead of travel to New York State as a result of #NYS executive order no. 205.1. Read the full blog at: https://bit.ly/3nJiPYi

#LippesMathias is proud to support Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo as a sponsor of Harvest Festival this Thursday, October 16. Partner Brendan Rich is a member of the board of directors. For more information about the event visit: https://bit.ly/3lHypSr

#LippesMathias Partner Jennifer C. Persico served as a panelist on Thursday in a discussion focused on Discovery in Section 1983 Cases. The panel was presented to Law Clerks of the United States District Court, Western District of New York. #thoughtleader #lawyer

#LippesMathias Partner and Consumer Financial Services Litigation Team Leader Brendan H. Little recently petitioned for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court on behalf of DNF Associates after a split decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. #lawfirm