Land use

Another Addition to Greenberg Traurig's Long Island Land Use Practice

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Land Use Practice with the addition of Shareholder Erik W. Snipas on Long Island. He joins from Forchelli Deegan Terrana, where he was a partner in the firm's Land Use & Zoning and Industrial Development Agency Benefits & Government practices.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Land Use Practice with the addition of Shareholder Erik W. Snipas on Long Island.
  • GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Land Use Practice with the addition of Shareholder Erik W. Snipas on Long Island .
  • Snipas focuses his practice on land use and zoning matters, as well as industrial development agency, municipal benefits and government incentives, environmental, municipal, and real estate law.
  • The land on Long Island is limited and, as such, valued at a premium.

Manatt Expands Corporate Capabilities With Notable Entertainment Dealmaker

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Professional Services, Entertainment, Other Professional Services, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Legal, Consulting, Land use, Law, Computer security, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Risk management, LLP, Intellectual property, Consumer protection, Investment, Tom, Privacy, Government, Ecosystem, Intelligence, Princeton University, Health care, University, Software, Environment, Video game, Advertising

D’Angelo brings decades of corporate experience handling sophisticated transactions—including M&As, equity investments and financing transactions—for entertainment and media companies as well as representing emerging companies throughout the entirety of their life cycles.

Key Points: 
  • D’Angelo brings decades of corporate experience handling sophisticated transactions—including M&As, equity investments and financing transactions—for entertainment and media companies as well as representing emerging companies throughout the entirety of their life cycles.
  • His arrival strengthens Manatt Entertainment’s offerings at the intersection of content creation and innovation, and expands the Firm’s broader corporate and emerging companies and venture capital practices.
  • Further, he counsels early- and growth-stage companies on intellectual property protections and licensing, employment matters, corporate governance, and capitalization strategies.
  • He has notable experience within emerging industries that are continuing to innovate and converge with entertainment, such as the artificial intelligence and cannabis sectors.

COP28: Leading scientists release national data on land carbon critical to Global Stocktake

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Carbon, Forestry, Land use, Tundra, Research, Wildfire, Climate change, INPE, Global stocktake, COP28, Investment, IPCC, NASA, Jurisdiction, Weather, Map, Stock-taking, Machine learning, Health, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, University, Satellite, Biodiversity, NGO, Atmosphere, Drought, Government, Radar, Wetland, Television, Agriculture, Renewable energy

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, non-profit CTrees updated its carbon inventory statistics and maps for all forest and non-forest lands in every country around the world. This independent carbon data can now be used by anyone to measure, report, and verify carbon — including countries heading into COP28 negotiations. With 2022 data now available, CTrees' version 2.0 of the free Jurisdictional MRV tool offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive global data on land carbon emission inventories available from any source.

Key Points: 
  • This independent carbon data can now be used by anyone to measure, report, and verify carbon — including countries heading into COP28 negotiations.
  • With 2022 data now available, CTrees' version 2.0 of the free Jurisdictional MRV tool offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive global data on land carbon emission inventories available from any source.
  • The version 2.0 of the tool includes an interactive carbon map and charts with historical data on carbon stocks, emissions, and removals from all vegetation on land —  forests, grasslands, wetlands, mangroves, savannahs, shrublands, tundra, and more.
  • The data is produced by leading scientists applying peer-reviewed, AI-enabled methodologies in a groundbreaking cloud platform that integrates data from a variety of sources, including satellite imagery from optical and radar satellites, air and space-based lidar, and forest inventory data.

COP28: Leading scientists release national data on land carbon critical to Global Stocktake

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Carbon, Forestry, Land use, Tundra, Research, Wildfire, Climate change, INPE, Global stocktake, COP28, Investment, IPCC, NASA, Jurisdiction, Weather, Map, Stock-taking, Machine learning, Health, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, University, Satellite, Biodiversity, NGO, Atmosphere, Drought, Government, Radar, Wetland, Television, Agriculture, Renewable energy

PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, non-profit CTrees updated its carbon inventory statistics and maps for all forest and non-forest lands in every country around the world. This independent carbon data can now be used by anyone to measure, report, and verify carbon — including countries heading into COP28 negotiations. With 2022 data now available, CTrees' version 2.0 of the free Jurisdictional MRV tool offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive global data on land carbon emission inventories available from any source.

Key Points: 
  • This independent carbon data can now be used by anyone to measure, report, and verify carbon — including countries heading into COP28 negotiations.
  • With 2022 data now available, CTrees' version 2.0 of the free Jurisdictional MRV tool offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive global data on land carbon emission inventories available from any source.
  • The version 2.0 of the tool includes an interactive carbon map and charts with historical data on carbon stocks, emissions, and removals from all vegetation on land —  forests, grasslands, wetlands, mangroves, savannahs, shrublands, tundra, and more.
  • The data is produced by leading scientists applying peer-reviewed, AI-enabled methodologies in a groundbreaking cloud platform that integrates data from a variety of sources, including satellite imagery from optical and radar satellites, air and space-based lidar, and forest inventory data.

Greenspoon Marder Expands Land Use and Zoning Practice Group with Addition of Partner Matthew Scott

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Land use, Private law, Government, Real estate

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder expands the firm's Land Use and Zoning practice group with the addition of partner Matthew H. Scott in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale office.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder expands the firm's Land Use and Zoning practice group with the addition of partner Matthew H. Scott in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale office.
  • "I am excited to join the firm to be a part of the premier land use and zoning practice group in Broward County.
  • "The Land Use and Zoning practice group has consistently been at the forefront of the industry, implementing amendments and orders pertaining to land use throughout South Florida.
  • Together, we will continue to navigate complex land use matters and deliver excellent legal services," expressed Dennis D. Mele , partner and chair of the Land Use & Zoning practice group.

Manatt Adds Former United States Attorney for the Southern District of California and Unveils San Diego Office

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Consulting, Professional Services, Legal, Computer security, University, Government, Consumer protection, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, FCPA, Economics, Imperial, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Wilson, Fraud, Health care, Tom, Lawyer, Private practice, California Western School of Law, Environment, Growth, LLP, White collar, Consultant, Intellectual property, Privacy, San Diego County District Attorney, Land use, False Claims Act, Private investigator

With extensive experience that spans the private and public sectors, Grossman most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.

Key Points: 
  • With extensive experience that spans the private and public sectors, Grossman most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.
  • “Randy’s arrival is an important expansion of our litigation powerhouse team, led by stellar trial attorney and former public defender Naeun Rim and Partner Charles Weir .
  • As the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, he was the chief federal law enforcement official responsible for prosecuting federal crimes committed throughout San Diego and Imperial counties as well as for representing the United States in civil litigation.
  • The new San Diego space, which establishes the Firm’s 11th location nationwide and its sixth in California, is the latest example of these efforts.

Sofidel Ranks Best in Industry for ESG Risk Management

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Carbon, ESG, Risk management, Science Based Targets initiative, Biodiversity, Third party, Paris Agreement, Land use, Science, Tissue paper, Renewable energy, Sofidel Group, Sustainalytics

Sofidel placed in the "Low Risk" category which lists companies with an ability to manage environmental, social and governance risks.

Key Points: 
  • Sofidel placed in the "Low Risk" category which lists companies with an ability to manage environmental, social and governance risks.
  • Sustainalytics ranked Sofidel in the top 10% of over 15,000 global companies evaluated.
  • "Sustainalytics' rating attests to our commitment to ESG, sustainability and risk management policies," commented Luigi Lazzareschi, CEO of Sofidel.
  • In the assessment for the Carbon – Own Operations category, Sofidel achieved a 'negligible risk' rating.

Manatt Expands National Cannabis Practice With New York State’s Top Regulator

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Cannabis, Consulting, Natural Resources, Professional Services, Legal, Consumer protection, Bernabe, Intellectual property, LLP, New York Office of Cannabis Management, Executive, University, Senate, Therapy, Assembly, OCM, Executive Chamber of David Paterson, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Policy, Health equity, Cannabinoid, Privacy, Partner (business rank), University of Ottawa Heart Institute, LL.B, Government, Land use, New York Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act, United States Department of State, Tom, Computer security, Health care, Map, Economic development, CBD, McGill University, Health, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Drug

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the addition of Partner Axel Bernabe to the Firm’s New York office.

Key Points: 
  • Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, today announced the addition of Partner Axel Bernabe to the Firm’s New York office.
  • At Manatt, Bernabe will tap into his experience—which also includes serving as Chief Health Counsel to Governor Andrew Cuomo for six years, where he led legal and policy developments in the State’s health portfolio—to provide consulting and legal counsel for entities looking to understand cannabis markets and implement cannabis programs at the national and international levels.
  • “Axel’s background working across the health care, cannabis and antitrust sectors throughout his career uniquely positions him to guide clients throughout the country across the sophisticated and highly regulated cannabis markets,” said Donna L. Wilson , Manatt’s CEO and Managing Partner.
  • This work will span the adult-use market, practitioners in the medical cannabis space, the CBD and other cannabinoids market, as well as cannabis-adjacent product and service providers.

New Hope Network Launching an Expanded Beacon Discovery Platform for Natural Products Expo East 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Senior, Land use, Greenhouse gas emissions, HowGood, Knowledge, Animal welfare, Geography, Online shopping, Marketing, Pharmaceutical industry, Biodiversity

BOULDER, Colo., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets' New Hope Network is launching a new and improved version of its product discovery platform, Beacon Discovery, creating a more efficient and effective way for natural products buyers and brands to make meaningful connections at Natural Products Expo East 2023 and beyond. Beacon Discovery, introduced to the industry in March at Natural Products Expo West, will have added functionality for Expo East, which will be held in Philadelphia September 23-27, including enhanced product discovery and show floor navigation options. Beginning this month, retailers will have the first opportunity to use the tool to browse brands and products as they prepare for a productive event. 

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets' New Hope Network is launching a new and improved version of its product discovery platform, Beacon Discovery , creating a more efficient and effective way for natural products buyers and brands to make meaningful connections at Natural Products Expo East 2023 and beyond.
  • Beacon Discovery, introduced to the industry in March at Natural Products Expo West, will have added functionality for Expo East, which will be held in Philadelphia September 23-27, including enhanced product discovery and show floor navigation options.
  • Brands upload their product information and images into Beacon Discovery, along with information about their company's purpose and ethos.
  • Industry members can learn more about what New Hope Network is doing to help define and safeguard the natural products industry by visiting its Standards program.

Greystone Provides $35 Million in Fannie Mae Financing for Multifamily Property in Fairfield County, Connecticut

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Monday, June 5, 2023
Land use, Yoga, Housing, Senior, Fannie Mae, AMI

NEW YORK, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $35 million Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) loan to refinance a 165-unit multifamily property in Brookfield, Connecticut.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $35 million Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) loan to refinance a 165-unit multifamily property in Brookfield, Connecticut.
  • The financing was originated by Dan Sacks, Senior Managing Director, and Avi Kozlowski, Managing Director, at Greystone, with Platinum Capital Group acting as correspondent on the transaction.
  • In addition to the Land Use Restriction Agreement in place, the new Fannie Mae financing includes a fixed-rate, five-year term with a 35-year amortization and is interest-only for the first three years.
  • “A gem in the market, the owners have secured long-term financing that will benefit the residents for many years.”