Harris Beach Murtha Partner and Cannabis Industry Team Co‑Leader Jason Klimek will co‑present a CLE program at the 2026 New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, taking place on January 15 in New York City. Jason will be joined by Aleece Burgio, Esq., of Colligan Law Firm LLP. A description of their session is below:

M&A in the Cannabis Market: This program examines key transactional structures used in mergers and acquisitions within New York’s regulated cannabis market, with a focus on Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs), True Party of Interest (TPI) requirements, and sole control rules. Participants will explore how New York’s cannabis regulations shape deal structuring, diligence, approvals, and closing mechanics, and will gain practical guidance on navigating regulatory risk while executing compliant M&A transactions.

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice