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Will New Conditions Be Added to the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program?

The NJ Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel has recommended additional conditions for inclusion in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program The New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel (MMRP) has recently recommended that the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) qualify numerous additional conditions for inclusion in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. To participate in the program, a […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 21, 2017

Plaintiffs Challenging Constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act In Federal Court

Challenge To Constitutionality of the Controlled Substances Act A former NFL player, two children, and an Iraq War veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, all of whom are medical marijuana patients, together with a social justice nonprofit organization recently filed a federal lawsuit asserting that marijuana’s status as a “Schedule I” narcotic under the Controlled […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 18, 2017

New Jersey Employers Get Reprieve from Salary History Ban

Gov. Chris Christie Recently Vetoed Legislation That Would Have Imposed New Compliance Obligations On New Jersey Employers Pertaining to Prospective Employees’ Salary History Gov. Chris Christie recently vetoed legislation that would have imposed new compliance obligations on New Jersey employers. The bill would have amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to prohibit employers from […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 17, 2017

New Jersey

Senator Booker Introduces Federal Bill To Decriminalize And Reschedule Marijuana

What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know About Sen. Booker’s Marijuana Legislation New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker made national headlines when he recently introduced legislation to decriminalize marijuana on the federal level. Unlike prior efforts to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the proposed bill also encourages states to pursue full legalization. “This is […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 16, 2017

Gov. Christie Signs Bills to Preserve New Jersey Farmland

Gov. Chris Christie Recently Signed a Package of Bills Intended to Further Preserve New Jersey Farmland Gov. Chris Christie recently signed a package of bills intended to further preserve New Jersey farmland. The legislation will help fund preservation efforts by counties and municipalities, as well as bolster New Jersey’s farming industry by increasing access to […]

Author: William Sullivan

August 16, 2017

New SEC Chair Jay Clayton Outlines Agency’s Top Priorities

Jay Clayton, the New Chair of the SEC, Outlined the Agency’s Top Priorities in Speech Jay Clayton, the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), outlined his agenda in a recent speech before the Economic Club of New York, which were among Clayton’s first public remarks as the head of the SEC provide […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 15, 2017

Business

The Proposed CLASSICS Act Would Protect “Oldies”

Recently Proposed Federal Copyright Legislation, the CLASSICS Act, Would Clarify Copyright Protection for Sound Recordings pre-dating Feb. 15, 1972 Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee for Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, recently introduced legislation to clarify the federal copyright protection available to pre-Feb. 15, 1972 sound […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 11, 2017

EPA Seeks to Redefine Waters of the USA

EPA Seeks to Redefine Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Congress enacted the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Clean Water Act or CWA) “to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.” To accomplish this goal, the CWA prohibits the discharge of any pollutants into “navigable waters” […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

August 9, 2017

NY DFS Publishes Cybersecurity FAQs

As Compliance Deadline Approaches, NY DFS Publishes Cybersecurity FAQs The New York Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) cybersecurity regulations took effect on March 1, 2017, and the first compliance deadline is fast approaching. To help with compliance, DFS recently published answers to several frequently asked questions (FAQs). These cybersecurity FAQs should be considered a “must […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 8, 2017

Gov. Christie Vetoes Expansion of New Jersey Family Leave Benefits

Under Proposed Legislation, Gov. Christie Vetoed a Bill That Would Have Significantly Expanded New Jersey Family Leave Benefits New Jersey employers will not incur any additional paid family leave obligations, at least under proposed state legislation. Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed a bill that would have significantly expanded the state’s paid leave program. Proposed Changes […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 7, 2017

New Jersey

Are Cryptocurrencies Considered “Money” or “Funds”?

Are Cryptocurrencies “Money” or “Funds” Under 18 U.S.C. 1960? As of 2011, there were less than a handful of digital currencies (aka cryptocurrencies) in circulation. Today, there are over 900, with another initial coin offering (ICO) hitting the market almost every day. The cryptocurrency market has surpassed a market cap of $100 billion. That type of […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 4, 2017

Blockchain Technology

Economic Damage from Global Cyberattack Would Rival Superstorm Sandy

Report Warns That Fallout From Large Global Cyberattack Could Be As Costly As A Major Natural Disaster A recent report warns that the fallout from a large worldwide cyberattack could be as costly as a major natural disaster, topping more than $53 billion. As a comparison, Lloyd’s of London cites Superstorm Sandy, which devastated New […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 3, 2017

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