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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Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill, MORE Act, Advancing in US House

The House Judiciary Committee Recently Passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) – Marking a Historic Vote In late November, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) in a 24-10 vote. The historic vote marked the first time Congress has advanced legislation to legalize marijuana […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 17, 2019

Will Cannabis Legalization Be Decided by NJ Voters?

Because NJ Lawmakers Have Abandoned their Efforts to Revive Legislation to Legalize Recreational Cannabis, it is Likely that Voters Will Get to Decide on Cannabis Legalization in November 2020 New Jersey lawmakers have abandoned their efforts to revive legislation to legalize recreational cannabis. Instead, voters will likely get to decide in November 2020. According to […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 11, 2019

New Jersey

What Cannabis Companies Should Know About the Federal Illegality Defense

Could a Federal Court Refuse to Enforce your Contract Just Because Cannabis is still Illegal under Federal Law? Here’s What You Should Know About the Federal Illegality Defense Could a federal court refuse to enforce your contract just because cannabis is still illegal under federal law? That’s the issue facing California-based Left Coast Ventures Inc. […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

December 10, 2019

Medical Marijuana

Is United Approach the Key to Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization or Not?

The Governors of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut Have Met to Explore the Possibility of Establishing a Joint, Regional Approach to Moving Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Forward New York and New Jersey have both failed to get their adult-use cannabis legalization legislation across the finish line. Could teaming up with neighboring states be the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 20, 2019

New Jersey

New Law Allocates New Jersey Open Space Preservation Funds

Legislation Was Recently Signed into Law That Offers Guidance for the Allocation of Funds for the Preservation of Open Space Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation into law that offers guidance for how funding for the preservation of open space, parks, farmland and historic sites should be allocated. The latest framework, which is set forth […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

November 13, 2019

Maui County Votes to Settle CWA Suit Pending Before Supreme Court

Last Month, the Maui County Council Voted to Settle County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund, a High-Profile CWA Suit On September 20, 2019, the Maui County Council voted to settle County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund, a high-profile case involving the scope of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The U.S. Supreme Court is […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 9, 2019

Cannabis Industry Celebrates House Passage of SAFE Banking Act

Late Last Month, the U.S. House of Representatives Passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Act) On September 25, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act (SAFE Act). The bill represents the House’s first successful stand-alone vote on cannabis legislation, a significant victory for the industry. “Thousands […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 3, 2019

What Can Weed Businesses Learn from Curaleaf?

Curaleaf Holdings, One of the Largest Cannabis Companies in the U.S., Recently Found Itself on the Receiving End of a Stern Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Curaleaf Holdings (Curaleaf), one of the largest cannabis companies in the country, recently found itself on the receiving end of a stern warning from the […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 2, 2019

Federal Credit Unions Cleared to Provide Financial Services to Legal Hemp Industry

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Recently Issued Guidance Giving Federally Insured Credit Unions the Green Light to Service the Legal Hemp Industry Cultivation, transport, and sale of industrial hemp is legal under federal law, but businesses have continued to face challenges gaining access to financial services. In a positive step forward, the National Credit […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

October 1, 2019

EPA Officially Repeals Waters of the USA Rule

Earlier this Month, the EPA and the Department of the Army Formally Repealed the Waters of the United States Rule On September 12, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army formally repealed the Obama-era “Waters of the United States” rule (“2015 WOTUS Rule”) and restored the regulatory text that existed […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 25, 2019

Ten Key Changes to the New Jersey Site Remediation Reform Act

Gov. Phil Murphy Recently Signed Legislation Amending NJ’s Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA) Governor Murphy recently signed legislation amending the state’s Site Remediation Reform Act (SRRA). The amendments, often referred to as SRRA 2.0, represent the first significant changes since SRRA was enacted a decade ago. SRRA overhauled how contaminated sites are remediated by creating […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

September 16, 2019

New Jersey

New PFAS Regulations Included in Federal Defense Bill

The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives Recently Passed Defense Spending Bills That Include New PFAS Regulations The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives recently passed defense spending bills that include new regulations of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Lawmakers must now iron out the differences before the bill heads to President Donald […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 19, 2019

Environmental & Land Use

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