In a significant victory, Dasti & Staiger successfully defended the Borough of South Toms River in a pivotal case involving cannabis licensing. In the case of Riverside Genetics v. Borough of South Toms River, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court upheld the Borough’s local licensing endorsement process, a decision that sets an important precedent for local municipalities managing cannabis-related matters.
The case arose when Riverside Genetics challenged the way local licenses were awarded, claiming the process was flawed. However, the trial court dismissed the complaint, deeming the plaintiff’s claims both unsupported and untimely. The Appellate Division upheld this dismissal, further solidifying the validity of the Borough’s approach to licensing.
Dasti & Staiger’s skilled legal team, led by Christopher J. Dasti, Esq., Christopher A. Khatami, Esq., and Jeffrey D. Cheney, Esq., prepared the briefs and presented compelling arguments at both the trial court and appellate levels. Their diligence and expertise were key to securing this favorable outcome for the Borough of South Toms River.