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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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What the Cannabis Industry Should Know About the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act post image

What the Cannabis Industry Should Know About the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act

The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act is back before Congress... The Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act is back before Congress. The legislation aims to ensure hemp-derived CBD products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other legal products used in dietary supplements, foods and beverages. Regulation of CBD Products […]

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NJ Court Rules Employees Can’t Bring Suits Under State’s Cannabis Law post image

NJ Court Rules Employees Can’t Bring Suits Under State’s Cannabis Law

In Zanetich v. Walmart, Inc., a New Jersey district court held that the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMMA) does not empower applicants and employees to bring private lawsuits based on adverse employment actions by employers for their off-duty marijuana use. While the decision is good news for employers, it is […]

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TTAB (Still) Cites the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in Rejecting Cannabis Trademarks post image

TTAB (Still) Cites the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in Rejecting Cannabis Trademarks

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the TTAB or Board) continues to refuse to register cannabis related trademarks, despite the growing legalization and use of cannabis at the state level. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the TTAB or Board) continues to refuse to register cannabis related trademarks, despite the growing legalization and use of […]

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Big Changes Coming to New Jersey Cannabis Licensing

Several important changes to New Jersey’s cannabis licensing framework are on the horizon... Several important changes to New Jersey’s cannabis licensing framework are on the horizon. The changes are intended to make it easier for certain applicants to obtain licenses, including diversely owned retailers and social equity applicants. Social Equity Applicants The first change gives […]

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AMA Clears Way for Reimbursement of Psychedelic Therapies post image

AMA Clears Way for Reimbursement of Psychedelic Therapies

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently approved a CPT III code for psychedelic therapies... The American Medical Association (AMA) recently approved a CPT III code for psychedelic therapies. This is a significant development towards allowing physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals to seek reimbursement for delivering psychedelic therapies and thereby facilitate improved access to groundbreaking treatments. Growth of Psychedelic Therapies Psychedelics […]

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Cannabis Industry Applauds Reintroduction of SAFE Banking Act  post image

Cannabis Industry Applauds Reintroduction of SAFE Banking Act 

On April 27, 2023, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from both the House and the Senate reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act… Federal legislation that could reshape the cannabis industry is back on the table. On April 27, 2023, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from both the House and the Senate reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act. […]

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What Developers Need to Know About NJ’s Environmental Justice Rules post image

What Developers Need to Know About NJ’s Environmental Justice Rules

Last month, the NJDEP finalized its much-anticipated Environmental Justice Rules, including N.J.S.A. 13:1D-157, which is the strongest law of its kind in the country… On April 23, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP or Department) finalized its much-anticipated Environmental Justice Rules (EJ Rules). The rules implement New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law (N.J.S.A. […]

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NJDEP’s New Natural Resource Damage Settlement Policies  post image

NJDEP’s New Natural Resource Damage Settlement Policies 

NJDEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette issued Administrative Order 2023-08 (AO 2023-08), which updates the State’s Natural Resource Restoration (NRD) Policy... On March 14, 2023, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP or Department) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette issued Administrative Order 2023-08 (AO 2023-08), which updates the State’s Natural Resource Restoration (NRD) Policy. The Order seeks to […]

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Breaking Down the EPA’s Long-Anticipated PFAS Regulation post image

Breaking Down the EPA’s Long-Anticipated PFAS Regulation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed first-ever limits for PFAS compounds in drinking water. If adopted, the EPA’s new rule would require public water systems to test for and maintain PFOA and PFOS levels of no more than 4 parts per trillion and notify customers if levels exceed this standard. Under the proposed PFAS […]

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How the Cosmetics Industry Should Prepare for Increased FDA Oversight Under MOCRA post image

How the Cosmetics Industry Should Prepare for Increased FDA Oversight Under MOCRA

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) overhauls the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory framework for cosmetics and expands its oversight over the industry... The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) overhauls the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory framework for cosmetics and expands its oversight over the industry. The […]

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New Jersey Employer Guidance Regarding Employee Cannabis Impairment At Work post image

New Jersey Employer Guidance Regarding Employee Cannabis Impairment At Work

The legalization of cannabis has created numerous challenges for New Jersey employers who desire a drugfree workplace… The legalization of cannabis has created numerous challenges for New Jersey employers who desire a drugfree workplace, particularly when they suspect an employee is under the influence of cannabis at work.  The question most New Jersey employers have […]

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How Will Lower Hackensack River Superfund Designation Impact New Jersey Businesses?  post image

How Will Lower Hackensack River Superfund Designation Impact New Jersey Businesses? 

On September 7, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding the Lower Hackensack River in Bergen and Hudson counties to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). On September 7, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding the Lower Hackensack River in Bergen and Hudson counties to the […]

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