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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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May SAFE Banking Act Finally Cross the Finish Line? post image

May SAFE Banking Act Finally Cross the Finish Line?

On February 3, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 262-168 to adopt the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act... On February 3, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 262-168 to adopt the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. This time around, the cannabis banking legislation was included as an amendment to […]

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CWA Headed Back to US Supreme Court, Will Case Result in a New WOTUS Definition? post image

CWA Headed Back to US Supreme Court, Will Case Result in a New WOTUS Definition?

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to provide much-needed clarity regarding how to determine whether a body of water is subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA)… The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to provide much-needed clarity regarding how to determine whether a body of water is subject to federal jurisdiction under […]

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Year in Review: Top Cannabis Legal Developments in 2021

The past year brought tremendous legal changes to the cannabis industry... The past year brought tremendous legal changes to the cannabis industry. While federal legalization failed to make significant progress, both New Jersey and New York legalized recreational cannabis for adult use and are working to establish regulations for the industry. Given that it can […]

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May Latest Cannabis Legalization Bill Bridge the Partisan Divide? post image

May Latest Cannabis Legalization Bill Bridge the Partisan Divide?

Finding common ground between Democrats and Republicans is likely the key to moving cannabis legislation across the finish line… Finding common ground between Democrats and Republicans is likely the key to moving cannabis legislation across the finish line. In introducing the States Reform Act, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is seeking to bring more Republicans into […]

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New Jersey Adult-Use Cannabis License Applications Coming in December post image

New Jersey Adult-Use Cannabis License Applications Coming in December

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) plans to issue and begin accepting applications for adult-use cannabis license applications for Class 1 cultivator licenses, Class 2 manufacturer licenses, and testing laboratory licenses on December 15, 2021.  The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) plans to issue and begin accepting applications for adult-use cannabis license applications […]

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Are Cannabis Licensee Residency Requirements Legal or Not? post image

Are Cannabis Licensee Residency Requirements Legal or Not?

While many states, including New Jersey, require cannabis licensees to reside in-state, the requirements could soon be a thing of the past... While many states, including New Jersey, require cannabis licensees to reside in-state, the requirements could soon be a thing of the past. In recent months, several federal courts have concluded that laws imposing […]

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NJDEP Begins Implementing Environmental Justice Law post image

NJDEP Begins Implementing Environmental Justice Law

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is wasting no time in implementing the state’s environmental justice initiatives. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is wasting no time in implementing the state’s environmental justice initiatives. On September 22, 2021, Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette issued an Administrative Order (AO 2021-25) clarifying the NJDEP’s […]

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Will DEA Proposal Put Psychedelics on the Map or Not? post image

Will DEA Proposal Put Psychedelics on the Map or Not?

The DEA is proposing a massive increase in the production quotas of cannabis, psilocin, and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) for research purposes, with the intent of aiding in the development of new federally approved therapeutic medications… The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing a massive increase in the production quotas of cannabis, psilocin, and psilocybin (“magic […]

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House Committee Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill post image

House Committee Approves Cannabis Legalization Bill

On September 30, 2021, the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE Act)... On September 30, 2021, the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE Act). The committee approved the bill by a vote of 26-15, with two Republicans joining the Democratic majority. The MORE Act, which […]

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U.S. House of Representatives (again) Approves Cannabis Banking Reform Bill post image

U.S. House of Representatives (again) Approves Cannabis Banking Reform Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act... The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. This is the fifth time the House has approved the cannabis banking reform bill since it was first introduced in 2019. This time around, the […]

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How Does NJ’s Cannabis Tax Stack Up? post image

How Does NJ’s Cannabis Tax Stack Up?

When states legalize cannabis, taxation is often one of the most hotly contested topics... When states legalize cannabis, taxation is often one of the most hotly contested topics. To date, 18 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized recreational cannabis for adult use, while medical marijuana is legal in 37. Because each state has its own […]

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Sponsors of Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill Flooded With Feedback post image

Sponsors of Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill Flooded With Feedback

While most are applauding Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for his work to legalize cannabis on the federal level, there is a growing consensus that he and his co-sponsors still have a lot of work to do. While most are applauding Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for his work to legalize cannabis on […]

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