Federal lawsuit says New York padlocking of suspected illegal pot shops violates 14th Amendment

Federal Lawsuit Says New York Padlocking of Suspected Illegal Pottery Stores Violates 14th Amendment | New York Law Review Page printed from: A "Closed Do Not Enter" sign is posted outside the High Grade cannabis store Third Avenue and 40th in Midtown Manhattan on June 14, 2024. Credit: Andrew Denney/ALM The complaint accuses the city of illegally closing more than 200 businesses over the past six weeks under the state government's recently enacted SMOKEOUT law. June 14, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. 4 minutes of reading X Thank you for sharing! Your article has been successfully shared with the contacts you provided. Brooklyn lawyer seeks class-action status for 27 clients accused of illegally selling marijuana in federal civil rights lawsuit against New York City and its use of a local option to padlock companies immediately without a court order. The city and a number of city officials are named as defendants in the suit filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan by Anthony Lazzaro of the Lazzaro Law Firm in Brooklyn. Do you want to continue reading?Become an ALM digital reader for free! Benefits of a digital subscription Free access to 1 article* every 30 days Access to the entire ALM network of websites Unlimited access to the ALM newsletter suite Create custom alerts on any search topic of your choice Search by a wide range of topics Register now Already have an account? Log in now *May exclude premium content You might like 8 minutes of reading 6 minutes of reading 2 minutes of reading 3 minutes of reading Trending Stories Featured Companies Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates PC75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101Atlanta, Georgia 30308(470) 294-1674www.garymartinhays.com Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone2 Oliver Street #608Boston, MY 02109(857) 444-6468www.marksalomone.com Smith & Hassler1225 N Loop W #525Houston, Emission 77008(713) 739-1250www.smithandhassler.com Presented by BigVoodoo More ALM With this subscription, you will receive unlimited access to high-quality, online, on-demand premium content from respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys who have completed their CLE requirements but need access to resourceful information for their practice areas. See now Our Team Account subscription service is intended for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Every attorney enjoys unlimited access to high-quality, on-demand premium content from respected faculty in the legal industry, as well as administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team. See now Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundled options! Our compliance bundles are curated by CLE Advisors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your package and strategically select the content that meets your needs. Both options are the same price. See now Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual attorneys, and industry trends. Law.com Compass includes access to our proprietary industry reports, combining the unrivaled expertise of our analyst team with ALM's vast bank of proprietary information to provide insights not found anywhere else. go elsewhere. Law.com Compass gives you a full range of information, from the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 rankings to the intricate details and comparisons of company finances, personnel, clients, news and events. September 5, 2024New York, New York The New York Law Journal honors lawyers and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York. Learn more June 20, 2024Atlanta, Georgia The Daily Report honors lawyers and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession. Learn more June 27, 2024new York Consulting Magazine identifies consultants who have the greatest impact on their clients, their businesses and the profession. Learn more June-August 2024 Environment and Land Use - Associate Attorney (1-3 years) Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is acc... Apply now > Our client, a highly regarded boutique firm with a strong real estate practice, is seeking an associate with 3 or more years of experience in... Apply now > Our client, an incredibly successful and rapidly growing Big Law spin-off and certified women's business, is looking to hire a... Apply now > Subscribe to the New York Law Journal Don't miss the crucial news and information you need to make informed legal decisions. Join the New York Law Journal now! Unlimited access to the New York Law Journal Access to additional free ALM publications 1 free article* on the ALM subscription network every 30 days Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications