Joshua Bauchner Lights Up the Mic on Cannabis Reclassification vs. Declassification
December 19, 2025
Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelics Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, recently appeared on Blunt Business hosted by Cannabis Radio. In this episode, he unpacked the complex legal challenges surrounding cannabis use in employment settings, particularly the difficulty of addressing impairment while respecting employee rights.
Peter Tanella and Eileen Funnell Co-Author Article for Today’s Veterinary Business
December 11, 2025
Launching a veterinary practice is an exciting milestone, but choosing the right legal structure can make or break long-term success. Peter Tanella, Esq., Chair of the National Veterinary Law Group, and Eileen Funnell, Esq., Associate at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, co-authored a must-read article breaking down the pros, cons, and real-world implications of entity selection for […]
Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partner Frank Custode to Speak at NBI’s Upcoming Legal Update Seminar
December 9, 2025
Looking to stay current on the critical laws and practice trends shaping New Jersey businesses? NBI’s upcoming seminar offers practical, real-world insights on contract negotiation, entity selection, employment-law developments, tax strategies, and more — all designed to help professionals navigate today’s evolving legal landscape with confidence. Frank Custode, Partner in Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Labor & […]
Chris Zona was a Recent Guest on the Ritter on Real Estate Podcast
December 1, 2025
Chris Zona, Litigation Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, recently joined host Kent Ritter on the Ritter on Real Estate podcast, and this conversation is a must-listen for real estate investors, especially those navigating distressed or value-add opportunities. In the episode, Chris breaks down how litigation can be more than a defensive shield, it can be […]
THE STATEN ISLANDER: Bauchner Provides Insight on Emerging Hemp & Cannabis Regulatory Changes
November 24, 2025
In a recent Q&A with The Staten Islander, Joshua S. Bauchner, partner and Chair of the Firm’s Cannabis, Hemp and Psychedelics Practice, discussed the significant regulatory changes to hemp and cannabis included in the latest federal continuing resolution. Josh noted that the new framework “completely changes what is legal. The distinction between hemp and marijuana is a fiction without scientific basis… The CR looks to a Total THC measure rather than just Delta-9 THC.”
Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Healthcare & Bankruptcy teams were awarded the Restructuring Deal of the Year ($100 Million to $1.0 Billion) at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
November 21, 2025
We are thrilled to share that our Healthcare & Bankruptcy teams were awarded the Restructuring Deal of the Year ($100 Million to $1.0 Billion) at the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. The M&A Advisor Awards is an industry event organized by The M&A Advisor, which recognizes excellence in mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, financing, firms and deal […]
Joshua Bauchner Featured in Forbes on Federal Ban Threatening Hemp-Derived Products
November 18, 2025
Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Cannabis, Hemp and Psychedelics Practice continues to lead the national dialogue as federal policymakers move toward a new ban on hemp-derived products. In a new Forbes article, Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Practice Group, warns that Congress’s last-minute decision to re-criminalize hemp-derived THC would destabilize a “robust, growing, billion-dollar industry employing […]
Key Hemp Industry Update: What New York’s Enforcement Means for Retailers
November 14, 2025
A new investigative feature from the Times Union is drawing attention to the significant NEW governmental harassment facing licensed hemp retailers across New York. In the article, Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, discusses the constitutional concerns and financial devastation caused by New York State’s […]
New Jersey Monitor: Bauchner Weighs in on NJ Cannabis Reform
November 13, 2025
Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Cannabis Practice is once again leading the conversation in New Jersey’s rapidly evolving cannabis industry. In the New Jersey Monitor, Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Cannabis, Hemp and Psychedelics Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC weighs in on Senate President Scutari’s newly proposed bill that would significantly alter cannabis licensing, ethics […]