Platkin

Cannabis and the law
Jul 26, 2024

Platkin submits letter in support of federal marijuana rescheduling

“Focusing on responsible regulation of legal possession of cannabis for medical and adult recreational use undercuts and weakens the illicit cannabis market and many of the problems that come with it,” Attorney General Matthew Platkin wrote.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin unveiled a new effort to promote responsible gambling during his keynote speaker of the 26th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
Mar 29, 2024

Platkin sets East Coast Gaming Congress return

In addition to the state attorney general, the April 17-18 event will include keynotes from 11 major industry CEOs, additional speakers, panels and more.

Oct 25, 2023

NJ leads multistate coalition supporting no-poach class action suit

The case centers on the provisions used by tax preparation chain Jackson Hewitt in its franchise agreements, which the group of attorneys general from 18 states and the District of Columbia describe as "presumptively unlawful."

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
Apr 12, 2023

AG Platkin to keynote 26th East Coast Gaming Congress

“Attorney General Platkin continues a time-honored tradition. Past keynote speakers include six sitting, former and acting New Jersey governors, as well as numerous other state officials,” said Michael Pollock, conference co-founder and managing director of Spectrum Gaming Group.

Matthew Platkin
Aug 9, 2022

Platkin moves step closer to removing ‘acting’ from AG title

During a rare August hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Matthew Platkin's nomination as attorney general through to the full Senate in a bipartisan vote that included one Republican.