Supreme Court of Florida

Cookies Announces Intent to Acquire Cookies-Related Florida Licensed Cannabis Assets

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Cannabis, Natural Resources, Retail, Tobacco, Specialty, Sale, Schedule, Sunlight, TRP, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Department

Cookies , the most globally recognized cannabis company, today announced its intention to acquire all operational cannabis assets related to the production and sale of Cookies-branded cannabis products in the Sunshine State from TRP Co. and its affiliates in Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Cookies , the most globally recognized cannabis company, today announced its intention to acquire all operational cannabis assets related to the production and sale of Cookies-branded cannabis products in the Sunshine State from TRP Co. and its affiliates in Florida.
  • The announcement follows a recent Florida Supreme Court ruling to allow an adult-use marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot, as well as the recent announcement that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
  • “Acquiring direct ownership of all of these Florida assets by exercising our contractual option to do so enables us to deliver on our original corporate strategy, gives us full control over our supply chain, and empowers us to provide the best customer experience with our stores and products in Florida,” said Parker Berling, Cookies’ President.
  • “We’re grateful to the Florida Supreme Court for its decision to put adult-use legalization on the ballot, honoring the democratic process and safeguarding the rights of Floridians to decide on such critical matters,” said Gilbert A. Milam, Jr., Cookies’ Chief Executive Officer.

NewLake Capital Partners Issues Statement on the Florida Supreme Court’s Decision on Amendment 3, the Cannabis Adult-Use Ballot Measure

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Third Amendment, AYR, Supreme Court of Florida, Cannabis, OTCQX

We applaud the Florida Supreme Court's ruling on the proposed constitutional amendment ballot language regarding adult-use cannabis.

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  • We applaud the Florida Supreme Court's ruling on the proposed constitutional amendment ballot language regarding adult-use cannabis.
  • This important decision advances Amendment 3, the adult-use cannabis bill, to the November ballot—a measure supported by over 75% of Floridians.
  • Approval of the ballot initiative in November, would allow adult-use sales to commence in May 2025.
  • In 2023, Florida’s medical cannabis sales are estimated to have eclipsed $2.5 billion for this state with more than 22 million people.

VoIP-Pal Announces Three New Special Advisor Appointments

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Clay Perreault, Austin McDonald, and Ray Leon have been appointed as special advisors to the Board of Directors.

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  • Clay Perreault, Austin McDonald, and Ray Leon have been appointed as special advisors to the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Perreault will serve as Technical Consultant, Mr. McDonald as Business Advisor, and Mr. Leon as Mediation and Settlement Advisor.
  • Each of them have very successful track records in their specific areas of expertise and long histories of collaborating with VoIP-Pal.
  • Mr. Perreault will be the chief advisor to the Company on all technical and patent related matters.

Trulieve Applauds Florida Supreme Court for Affirmative Ruling on the Smart & Safe Florida Ballot Initiative

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL ) (OTCQX: TCNNF ) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., applauds the Florida Supreme Court for ruling affirmatively on the Smart & Safe Florida initiative and placing it on the 2024 General Election ballot.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL ) (OTCQX: TCNNF ) ("Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., applauds the Florida Supreme Court for ruling affirmatively on the Smart & Safe Florida initiative and placing it on the 2024 General Election ballot.
  • The initiative, if passed, will allow adults over the age of 21 to purchase cannabis products for personal consumption.
  • "We are thankful that the Court has correctly ruled the ballot initiative and summary language meets the standards for single subject and clarity.
  • We look forward to supporting this campaign as it heads to the ballot this Fall," said Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers.

Mediator & Arbitrator Deborah L. Moskowitz joins ADRsource

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ADRsource proudly announces the addition of Deborah L Moskowitz, Esq.

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  • JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ADRsource proudly announces the addition of Deborah L Moskowitz, Esq.
  • Ms. Moskowitz is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator, and an AV Preeminent®-rated lawyer from the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory.
  • As a mediator and arbitrator, Ms. Moskowitz brings a professional, straightforward, and no-nonsense approach that combines compassion, empathy, and the understanding and analytical acumen of a seasoned trial lawyer and business leader.
  • According to Ms. Moskowitz, "I am honored to be a part of ADRsource.

Best’s Review® Releases Digital Supplement on Workers’ Compensation

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Research, ALL, Supreme Court of Florida, News, AM Best, Film industry

Best's Review magazine has released a new online supplement focused on workers’ compensation insurance.

Key Points: 
  • Best's Review magazine has released a new online supplement focused on workers’ compensation insurance.
  • The supplement features stories on:
    Why workers’ compensation bested other lines for profits from 2012 to 2022;
    The announcement of reductions in workers’ compensation insurance rates for 2024 by Connecticut, Florida and Delaware officials;
    How medical inflation has been working its way into workers’ compensation claims costs; and
    A Florida Supreme Court decision on when workers' compensation applies in workplace incidents.
  • In addition to providing expert insight from industry leaders around the globe, the supplement includes companies writing U.S. private workers’ compensation coverage in each state and the District of Columbia, listed by market share.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Greenberg Traurig's Jaret L. Davis, Fred E. Karlinsky, and Jéan E. Wilson Recognized in Florida Trend's Florida 500

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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MIAMI, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Shareholders Jaret L. Davis, Fred E. Karlinsky, and Jéan E. Wilson are recognized in Florida Trend's sixth-annual "Florida 500" issue, which highlights the "most influential business leaders" in over a dozen categories statewide.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders Jaret L. Davis, Fred E. Karlinsky, and Jéan E. Wilson are recognized in Florida Trend's sixth-annual "Florida 500" issue, which highlights the "most influential business leaders" in over a dozen categories statewide.
  • Shareholders Jaret L. Davis , Fred E. Karlinsky , and Jéan E. Wilson are recognized in Florida Trend's sixth-annual "Florida 500" issue, which highlights the "most influential business leaders" in over a dozen categories statewide.
  • Davis, Karlinsky, and Wilson are among a select group of attorneys featured in the Law section.
  • "Jaret, Fred, and Jéan exemplify this commitment with their dedication to providing excellent client service and giving back to their communities.

Trulieve Announces Over 965,000 Signatures for Florida's Smart & Safe Campaign

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
State, CSE, Freedom, Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Smart, OTCQX, Florida Constitution of 1885, Cannabis, Supreme Court of Florida, Drug

That number represents more than enough to secure ballot placement for the 2024 General Election.

Key Points: 
  • That number represents more than enough to secure ballot placement for the 2024 General Election.
  • The initiative, if passed, will allow adult Floridians (ages 21+) to enjoy the freedom to use cannabis products for personal consumption.
  • With over 965,000 validated signatures from nearly every part of our state, it is clear these voters share that belief.
  • We are thrilled the campaign has made this milestone and look forward to seeing this initiative on the ballot next November."

Florida Probate Law Firm Partner Michael A. Bracchi Appointed to The Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorney Michael A. Bracchi, a distinguished partner at the Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC, has been selected by The Florida Bar President-Elect Scott Westheimer to serve on the prestigious Florida Probate Rules Committee. This key appointment spans one year, through June 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Florida Probate Law Firm Partner Michael A. Bracchi appointed to The Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee, contributing his knowledge of probate law to enhance justice in probate matters.
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attorney Michael A. Bracchi , a distinguished partner at the Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC , has been selected by The Florida Bar President-Elect Scott Westheimer to serve on the prestigious Florida Probate Rules Committee.
  • He looks forward to leveraging his knowledge and experience in probate law to make meaningful contributions to the Probate Rules Committee.
  • The Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC, is proud to have one of its esteemed partners appointed to such a significant position.

Attorney Dan Newlin Says Justice Served on Suspended Lawyers

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Justice, Lawyer, American City Business Journals, Supreme Court of Florida, The Florida Bar, Practice of law

ORLANDO, Fla., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Orlando attorneys, Jonathan Blevins and Michael Adams, have been suspended from practicing law in Florida, according to Attorney Dan Newlin.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Orlando attorneys, Jonathan Blevins and Michael Adams, have been suspended from practicing law in Florida, according to Attorney Dan Newlin.
  • According to Newlin, two of his associate lawyers, Attorneys Jonathan Blevins and Michael Adams, left his firm in the night, unethically removing client files and immediately soliciting Newlin firm clients to leave Newlin and join their new law firm, Blevins & Adams.
  • For these lawyers to try and steal clients and client files was just pure wrong," Newlin said.
  • Attorney Dan Newlin said in closing, "Justice has been served."