Writings by Daniel T. McKillop

Dan McKillop has more than fifteen years of experience representing corporate and individual clients in complex environmental litigation and regulatory proceedings before state and federal courts and environmental agencies arising under numerous state and federal statutes.

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Key Takeaways from the FDA’s Review of CBD Products for Mislabeling and Adulteration

FDA recently sent an overdue report to Congress regarding its review of CBD products for mislabeling and adulteration… The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent an overdue report to Congress regarding its review of cannabidiol (CBD) products for mislabeling and adulteration. The FDA report revealed that mislabeling and adulteration are not widespread, it did […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 27, 2020

Overhaul of NEPA Regulations Is Now Final -What It Means For Federal Environmental Reviews

The White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has finalized its comprehensive overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-implementing regulations... The White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), an agency within the Executive Office of the President, has finalized its comprehensive overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-implementing regulations. NEPA requires Federal agencies to consider […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 22, 2020

EPA Announces Termination Date for COVID-19 Enforcement Policy

In March, the EPA issued a temporary policy memorandum suspending enforcement of certain environmental requirements in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is positioning to pick up enforcement efforts in the near future. In March, the EPA issued a temporary policy memorandum suspending enforcement of certain environmental requirements in light of the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

July 14, 2020

COVID-19

NJ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries To Start Home Delivery Soon

Medical marijuana alternative treatment centers (ATCs) can deliver cannabis to patients and their caregivers under a new waiver granted by the New Jersey Department of Public Health (NJDOH). According to the agency, the waiver aims to ensure qualifying patients acquire medicinal marijuana safely and reduce trips to ATCs during the state’s COVID-19 response. “The Department […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 30, 2020

Understanding How the USPTO’s Examination Guide for Cannabis Marks Impacts CBD Products

While the USPTO updated its cannabis trademark guidance in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, it didn’t give the green light to all CBD-related trademarks… While the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) updated its cannabis trademark guidance in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, it didn’t give the green light to all […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 23, 2020

SCOTUS Establishes New “Functional Equivalent” Standard for Clean Water Act

The Supreme Court held in County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund et al.that permits are required under the Clean Water Act (CWA) when there’s a “functional equivalent of a direct discharge.” By a vote of 6-3, the Supreme Court held in County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund et al. that permits […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

May 19, 2020

How NJ Supreme Court Decision Impacts Employee Use of Medical Cannabis

New Jersey employers can’t fire workers for using medical cannabis outside of the workplace New Jersey employers can’t fire workers for using medical cannabis outside of the workplace, according to a recent decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The court’s decision in Justin Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings, Inc. will allow a fired […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

April 29, 2020

New Jersey

New Jersey Senate Advancing Environmental Justice Bills

The Senate Environment and Energy Committee recently advanced legislation aimed to protect environmental justice communities The Senate Environment and Energy Committee recently advanced legislation aimed to protect environmental justice communities, such as those burdened with excessive and disproportionate exposure to pollution via power plants, trash incinerators and sewage-treatment plants. Senate Bill 232 would specifically require […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

April 28, 2020

NJ Senate Passes Bill Authorizing Medical Cannabis Patients to Use Telehealth

The New Jersey Senate recently gave the green light to legislation that would make medical cannabis available via telehealth… The New Jersey Senate recently gave the green light to legislation that would make medical cannabis available via telehealth. The bill (Senate Bill 619) is now under consideration by the Assembly Health Committee. The legislation represents […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

April 9, 2020

Medical Cannabis

Are NJ Employers Required to Accommodate Medical Marijuana in the Workplace?

The New Jersey Supreme Court is Poised to Decide Whether Employers Must Accommodate Medical Marijuana in the Workplace The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently heard oral arguments in a case being closely watched by employers and the cannabis industry. The issue in Wild v. Carriage Funeral Holdings is whether New Jersey employers are required […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

March 16, 2020

NJ Supreme Court

EPA and Army Corps Finalize Navigable Waters Protection Rule

On January 23, 2020, the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule On January 23, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The controversial rule redefines “waters of the United States” and narrows federal […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

March 6, 2020

A New Bill Would "Greenlight" CBD Product Marketing

New bi-partisan federal legislation would authorize the FDA to regulate CBD products as dietary supplements and allow companies to lawfully market the products as such… New bi-partisan federal legislation would authorize the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products as dietary supplements and allow companies to lawfully market the products […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

March 2, 2020

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