Lori B. Green

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• The Deal

  Constellation Brands passes Svedka to Sazerac

  The following articles cover Constellation Brands’ agreement to sell the Svedka vodka brand to Sazerac Co. and mention NP for representing Constellation in the deal. The NP team includes Rochester Corporate partners Lori Green, co-leader of the firm’s M&A and Corporate Transactions team, and Eric Tanck, and associates Jared Joyce and Mike Gionta.

  Dec 3, 2024
• Rochester Business Journal

  Women of Excellence honorees announced

  This article names Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green as a recipient of the publication’s “Women of Excellence” awards for 2022. In addition, sister publication The New York Daily Record published an article noting that Lori is one of 11 local lawyers being recognized among the “Women of Excellence” honorees.
  March 31, 2022
• Rochester Business Journal

  Legal experts don't expect recreational marijuana to replace medical cannabis in New York State

  Rochester Corporate partner and Cannabis practice co-leader Lori Green is quoted throughout this special report for her thought leadership on how New York’s legalization of recreational cannabis sales may affect the state’s medical marijuana industry.
  Jan 21, 2022
• Rochester Business Journal

  Team from Nixon Peabody helps surgical practice expand

  This feature article, focusing on NP client New York Bariatric Group’s expansion into Oklahoma and Arkansas, includes Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green and Long Island Healthcare partner Michele Masucci for leading the all-female team that advised NYBG. Lori is also quoted on how the transaction could serve as a blueprint for other medical practices looking to affiliate with a management services organization and expand. The NP team also included Rochester Corporate associate Jennifer Jovcevski, and Long Island associate Jennifer Greco and New York associate Jena Grady, both in the Healthcare group.
  Dec 30, 2021
• Long Island Business News

  Bariatric practice expands into Oklahoma, Arkansas

  This feature article, focusing on NP client New York Bariatric Group’s expansion into Oklahoma and Arkansas, includes Long Island Healthcare partner Michele Masucci and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green for leading the team that advised NYBG. Michele is also quoted on our firm’s work with NYBG. The NP team also included Long Island associate Jennifer Greco and New York associate Jena Grady, both in the Healthcare group; and Rochester Corporate associate Jennifer Jovcevski.
  Dec 16, 2021
• Rochester Business Journal

  Federal roadblocks may slow recreational marijuana industry in NYS

  This article, focusing on the federal prohibition on marijuana and the challenges faced by businesses, quotes Cannabis co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green on the risks to banks and credit unions when financing cannabis-related businesses and alternative financing options for businesses that want to enter this industry.
  Aug 6, 2021
• Rochester Business Journal

  Rep and warranty insurance a tight market due to heightened M & A activity

  This article, focusing on insurance and the many ways companies can manage their risk, quotes Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green on how rep and warranty insurance has become a hot and tight market, causing premiums to go up significantly, and how force majeure clauses will no longer cover pandemics.
  July 23, 2021
• Power Finance & Risk

  DIF fund to buy Oklahoma wind farm

  This article mentions NP for advising DIF Capital Partners’ infrastructure fund on its agreement to acquire the Kingfisher wind farm in Oklahoma. The deal team includes Washington, DC Community Development Finance partner Shariff Barakat, Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Buffalo Global Finance partner Martha Anderson, and Rochester Corporate associate Aya Hoffman.

  Also contributing to the deal were New York City Corporate partner Rick Cox; Manchester partner Mark Beaudoin and San Francisco partner Alison Torbitt, both of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group; and Washington, DC partners Elizabeth Whittle and Bob Daileader and counsel Ken Weiner, all of the Project Finance & Public Finance group.

  June 9, 2021
• Cannabis Law Report

  Cannabis operators, insiders, and experts discuss New York’s cannabis legalization, equity plans, revenue possibilities, and future cannabis market potential

  This wide-ranging discussion of New York’s legalization of recreational cannabis includes commentary from both Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green and Rochester Labor & Employment partner Kim Harding.
  April 19, 2021
• Albany Business Review

  National cannabis attorney on NY legalization and its many business opportunities

  In this Q&A feature, Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green discussed New York’ s legalization of recreational cannabis and what it means for businesses looking to get into the industry as well as those already working in the state under a medical marijuana license.
  April 12, 2021
• WHAM-TV

  If recreational marijuana is legalized in New York, what happens to the workforce?

  The following TV news segments cover New York’s pending marijuana legalization bill and how it may affect the workplace. Rochester Labor & Employment partner Kim Harding is quoted on the exclusion of marijuana in drug screens and its protected use outside the workplace. Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green is quoted in WHEC-TV’s segment on how the group is staying on top of marijuana legislation across the U.S., to better serve NP’s clients.
  March 27, 2021
• WHEC-TV

  Legal recreational marijuana and the workplace

  The following TV news segments cover New York’s pending marijuana legalization bill and how it may affect the workplace. Rochester Labor & Employment partner Kim Harding is quoted on the exclusion of marijuana in drug screens and its protected use outside the workplace. Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green is quoted in WHEC-TV’s segment on how the group is staying on top of marijuana legislation across the U.S., to better serve NP’s clients.
  March 26, 2021
• Cannabis Business Executive

  Cuomo issues amendments to his legalization proposal—next steps for legalized cannabis in New York

  Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green and New York City Complex Commercial Disputes associate Catherine Savio contributed this article on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s amendments to a proposed plan to legalize adult-use cannabis in New York State.
  Feb 25, 2021
• Rochester Business Journal

  Get ready: Legalized adult-use marijuana in N.Y. isn’t far off

  Rochester Corporate partner and Cannabis practice co-leader Lori Green, Rochester Corporate associate Brandon Coyle, and New York City Complex Commercial Disputes associate Catherine Savio, all of the Cannabis practice, contributed this article discussing the legislative path toward legalized adult-use marijuana in New York State and best practices for businesses to prepare now.
  Feb 12, 2021
• Cannabis Business Executive

  New York Takes Next Step Toward Legalizing Recreational Marijuana—How you can best prepare for and benefit from legalized recreational use

  Following New York’s reintroduction of a bill that would legalize and tax adult-use recreational marijuana, Rochester Corporate partner and Cannabis practice co-leader Lori Green, New York City Complex Commercial Disputes associate Catherine Savio, and Rochester Corporate associate Brandon Coyle contributed this article highlighting key focus areas for those looking to enter the potential new industry.

  Jan 13, 2021
• Crain’s New York

  It's High Time that Albany Legalize Recreational Marijuana

  This op-ed by Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, which published the same day that adult recreational use of cannabis in New Jersey became legal, makes the case for New York State to close the gap by discussing the benefits of job creation, tax revenue, and racial and social justice reform.
  Jan 1, 2021
• Cannabis Business Executive

  Cannabis legalized in New Jersey — Is New York next?

  On the heels of New Jersey’s vote to legalize cannabis, Rochester Corporate partner and Cannabis practice co-leader Lori Green, New York City Complex Commercial Disputes associate Catherine Savio, and Rochester Corporate associate Brandon Coyle wrote this contributed article on potential side effects for neighboring New York and actions for businesses anticipating legalization in the Empire State.
  Nov 25, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  Experts advise on how businesses should plan for eventual legalization of recreational marijuana

  In its “Business of Cannabis” special report on recreational marijuana, the Rochester Business Journal extensively quotes Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green in two articles for her outlook on legalized recreational use and the potential positive economic impact to businesses, both local and statewide.
  Aug 7, 2020
• Rochester Business Journal

  Legalization of recreational cannabis likely coming down the pike for NY

  In its “Business of Cannabis” special report on recreational marijuana, the Rochester Business Journal extensively quotes Cannabis practice co-leader and Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green in two articles for her outlook on legalized recreational use and the potential positive economic impact to businesses, both local and statewide.
  Aug 7, 2020
• Law360

  Constellation Sells Brandy, Wine Brands In 2 Deals For $385M

  This article mentions NP for representing Constellation Brands in the pending sale of its Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand and related assets to Sazerac Co. for approximately $255 million. The story notes Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green for her role leading the deal team, and also mentions Rochester Corporate partner Eric Tanck and associate Aya Hoffman.
  June 25, 2020
• The Daily Record

  The Daily Record announces 2019 Attorneys of the Year

  Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green has been chosen by The Daily Record as one of the “Leaders in Law” winners for the 2019 Attorneys of the Year awards.
  Sep 13, 2019
• Rochester Business Journal

  Advice from corporate attorneys: Listen and learn

  Rochester Corporate partners Lori Green and Tyler Savage are quoted in this article on the insights they’ve gathered throughout years of practice, and what advice they’d give to up-and-coming attorneys.
  Dec 4, 2018
• The American Lawyer

  Constellation Brands/Canopy Growth Corp.

  Nixon Peabody is mentioned as U.S. counsel for longtime client Constellation Brands in its acquisition of a 38 percent stake in Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian distributor of cannabis products. The following attorneys were members of the deal team: Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Boston Global Finance partner Craig Mills, Washington, D.C. Corporate partner Lloyd Spencer, San Francisco Global Finance counsel Sarah Abel, Buffalo Global Finance associate Dan Fabian, Rochester Corporate associate Isaac Figueras, and Washington, D.C. Corporate associate Pierce Han.
  Dec 1, 2018
• Law360

  $4.8B Akorn ruling more outlier than shift at Chancery

  In the following coverage, Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Complex Commercial Disputes partners Rick McGuirk and Carolyn Nussbaum, and New York City Complex Commercial Disputes partner Chris Mason analyze a key ruling by the Delaware Chancery Court that affirmed the existence of a material adverse event allowing German pharmaceutical company Fresenius to back down from a merger with Akorn, Inc.
  Oct 15, 2018
• Law360

  Delaware Chancery Court issues rare decision finding Material Adverse Effect justifying termination of merger

  In the following coverage, Rochester Corporate partner Lori Green, Complex Commercial Disputes partners Rick McGuirk and Carolyn Nussbaum, and New York City Complex Commercial Disputes partner Chris Mason analyze a key ruling by the Delaware Chancery Court that affirmed the existence of a material adverse event allowing German pharmaceutical company Fresenius to back down from a merger with Akorn, Inc.
  Oct 15, 2018
• The Deal

  Constellation stashes more Canopy Growth

  Seven attorneys from the Corporate and Global Finance practices—Lori Green, Sarah Abel, Dan Fabian, Isaac Figueras, Pierce Han, Craig Mills and Lloyd Spencer—are mentioned in this story for advising client Constellation Brands on its cash investment in Canopy Growth Corp.
  Aug 15, 2018