Cases
Representative Matters: Represented Tesla in a suit brought by the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers against Tesla
New Jersey state officials where the plaintiffs alleged non-enforcement of the state's motor vehicle laws
consumer fraud act in connection with Tesla's direct-to-consumer sales model
its initial announcement of Model 3 pricing of $35,000 net of anticipated tax credits. In a rare move, the Appellate Division granted Tesla summary judgment in its favor on all allegations
dismissed the matter in its entirety before oral argument.
Represented a major publicly traded multistate cannabis operator in defeating emergent relief
denying injunctive relief sought by a New Jersey cannabis licensee to prevent the MSO from completing construction of licensee's cannabis cultivation facility
to stymie the MSO's acquisition of the New Jersey medical cannabis license.
Represented iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. which owns, operates,
partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, as US Counsel for a comprehensive strategic review process culminating in a Restructuring Support Agreement with 100% of its Secured Lenders
over 91% of the Unsecured Debentureholders to effect a proposed recapitalization transaction, as well as provide Interim Financing of $14 million.
Represented iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. as U.S. counsel in connection with its all-stock merger with MPX Bioceutical Corp., offering equity consideration to MPX shareholders valued at $1.6 billion, representing the first public to public merger in U.S. cannabis history.
Represented iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (CSE: IAN
OTCQX: ITHUF) in its acquisition of CBD For Life, a top-ranked producer of innovative CBD-infused wellness, self-care,
beauty products.
Represented GTI as litigating counsel in a broken lease dispute arising out of termination of lease after $5 million expended to fit out site due to l
lord defaults.
Application, siting
regulatory counsel for GTI New Jersey LLC's Paterson cultivation
dispensary facilities.
Served as transaction counsel to the concessionaire in the historic Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Public-Private Partnership, which entails nearly $1 billion in financing, the rebuilding of almost 600 structurally deficient, non-tolled bridges throughout the Commonwealth,
the operation
maintenance of those bridges for 25 years over the course of repayment.
Represent leading companies providing public safety
IT services to state
local governments on contract awards
bid protests.
Appealed
defended appeals of dozens of public contract awards
controversies, including In re: On-Line Games, 279 N.J. Super. 566 (1995) overturning on appeal award of lottery services contract.
Appealed
defended appeals of dozens of election
campaign finance controversies, including N.J. Democratic Party v. Samson, 175 N.J. 172 (2002) (right of party to replace Senate c
idate after statutory deadline)
Lesniak v. Budzash,133 N.J. 1 (1993) (right of party members to nominate c
idates for office).
Defend charter schools against appeals of charter approvals, renewals
amendments.
Advised applicants for medical cannabis licensure
advocacy groups supporting reform of cannabis laws.
Represented Xerox State Health Care Services, LLC in securing a final Administrative Determination
Order from the New Jersey Government Records Counsel protecting its sensitive business information from public disclosure.
Represented operator of affordable housing developments
nursing homes in obtaining a $4,101,250 Grow NJ Award to construct a new office building in Brick, NJ.
Secured $44 million N.J. Urban Transit Hub tax credit for major news publication's priority facilities.
In re: Prudential Financial Transit Hub Tax Credit: Challenging $250 million tax credit award to Prudential to build new world headquarters in Newark on behalf of Prudential's current l
lords
secured $40 million reduction in award, which is now on appeal. Brought l
use, redevelopment
other challenges to Prudential project.
New Jersey Turnpike/Parkway Merger: Conceived, developed
led historic merger of New Jersey's toll roads.
New Jersey Electronic Tolling Project: Assumed responsibility for failed electronic tolling project
replaced key vendors
oversaw successful transition
repair of system.
S
y Hook Privatization Effort: Stopped proposed private redevelopment of U.S. Park Service facilities at S
y Hook/Gateway National Recreation Area through litigation
media efforts.
Edwards v. NJ Casino Control Commission: Defended Commission
its Chair in novel wrongful termination/whistleblower/civil rights suit brought by former Tropicana director of surveillance against CCC
its Chair for terminating Director during State conservatorship of property. Case dismissed on summary judgment within 6 months of assuming defense from AG's Office
presently on appeal.
New Jersey Urban Transit Hub Tax Credits: Secured first-ever Transit Hub tax credit from NJEDA for expansion of industrial facilities in Jersey City, New Jersey. Quadrupled value of credit offered by the State,
developed key policies
document templates for future credit awards. Advised numerous developers, financial institutions
tenants on the availability
applications for these
other tax credits.
Mercer County (NJ) Community College Solar Project: Defended 45 acre, 8mw project to power college against l
use challenges
secured ruling that project was immune from local l
use regulation due to county sponsorship.
New Jersey Interoperable Communications System/Broadb
System: Worked with state
local officials on behalf of Motorola Solutions to launch
implement first statewide police/fire radio communications system
broadb
data system.
Atlantic City Tourism Master Plan: Secured $1 million contract to develop new master plan for State-run tourism district in Atlantic City
developed plan with design professionals
secured approval of plan within 3 months.
In re: Rumana: Secured dismissal of ethics charges against NJ Assemblyman Scott Rumana concerning his efforts to develop municipal solar project for Wayne Township, NJ.
2007 NJ Lottery Procurement: Protested 2005 NJ award of lottery services contract to GTECH on behalf of Scientific Games. Represented Intralot in rebid of contract.
NJ General Counsel, Obama for America: Senior legal representative of President Obama's 2008 campaign in New Jersey.
General
Special Counsel, NJ Democratic State Committee: Represent state party in wide variety of legal matters.
Counsel/General Counsel to numerous statewide campaigns in NJ, including Gov. Corzine, Sen. Lautenberg, Sen. Torricelli, Gov. McGreevey, as well as numerous House, state legislative
local races throughout NJ.
Outside Compliance Counsel, Scientific Games: Principal outside attorney advising Scientific Games board
compliance committee concerning compliance, probity, ethics
licensing matters
conducted internal investigations.
NJ Transit Major Real Estate Acquisitions
Cost Recovery Matters: Represented NJ Transit in cost recovery actions against Conrail
other predecessors in interest. Responsible attorney for major proposed acquisition of 120-acre contaminated site in Kearny, NJ for a new rail yard,
originating attorney for substantial condemnation matters.
