The Mandelbuzz
October 3, 2025
We built this mini-magazine for the growers, retailers, manufacturers, processors, investors, and everyday innovators who keep this industry moving—even when the rules change mid-game. If you’ve ever opened a new dispensary, launched a brand, or spent hours explaining 280E to your bookkeeper, this was made with you in mind.
Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Joel MacMull Appointed to INTA Academic Committee
October 3, 2025
Congratulations to Joel MacMull, Chair of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Intellectual Property and Brand Management Practice Group, on being appointed to the International Trademark Association (INTA) Academic Committee for the 2026–2027 term! The Academic Committee focuses on advancing thought leadership and scholarship within the global intellectual property community. Members will work closely with INTA leadership to […]
Mandelbaum Barrett PC Named a Finalist in the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards!
October 3, 2025
We are honored to announce The M&A Advisor has named Mandelbaum Barrett PC a Finalist in the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, one of the industry’s most prestigious recognitions for excellence in M&A, restructuring, and financing, as a result of the Mandelbaum Barrett Healthcare and Bankruptcy teams’ successful handling of a landmark transaction involving the CarePoint Health Systems.
Chris Zona Explains How Investors Can Protect Value Beyond Foreclosure in a Law.com Article
October 2, 2025
In the latest Law.com article, Chris Zona, Partner at the firm, explains how investors can go beyond simple foreclosure and use a smarter approach to protect value and improve returns, including:
William Barrett and Jonathan Rhone Break Down the Risks of Misclassifying Dentists
October 2, 2025
In the latest issue of Dentists’ Quarterly from the New York County Dental Society (NYCDS), William S. Barrett, CEO and Co-Chair our National Dental Law Group, and Jonathan S. Rhone, Associate, break down the Risks of Misclassifying Dentists
Linda J. Hockstein Joins Mandelbaum Barrett PC as a Real Estate Partner
October 1, 2025
Linda J. Hockstein joins Mandelbaum Barrett PC as a Partner in our Real Estate Practice Group, where she will be practicing out of our Bayonne, NJ office! Prior to joining the firm, Linda founded The Law Office of Linda J. Hockstein in January 1996, a highly regarded real estate law firm in Hudson County. Linda’s […]
Mandelbaum Barrett PC Closes Dual Practice Acquisition in Louisiana
September 29, 2025
Our team recently closed the acquisition of two Louisiana dental practices and the real estate associated with them. The transaction was handled by the National Dental Law Group, including CEO William S. Barrett and Partner Melody M. Block.
Casey Gocel Speaks at AAOMS 2025
September 26, 2025
We were honored to be part of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Our very own Casey Gocel, Partner and Co-Chair of the National Dental Law Group, shared key strategies on scaling and protecting private practices in today’s DSO-driven market.
Richard Miller and Shawna Brown Co-Author Article on Special Needs Trusts for Exceptional Parent Magazine
September 26, 2025
Richard Miller, Esq., Co-Chair, and Shawna Brown, Esq., Counsel in the Special Needs Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, co-authored an article in the September issue of Exceptional Parent magazine on an important topic: Special Needs Trusts. In the piece, they explain:🔹 The different types of special needs trusts🔹 Why selecting the right trustee is […]