Writings by Daniel T. McKillop

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has signaled that improving the health and environment of overburdened communities will be one of his top environmental priorities… The federal government is about to follow New Jersey’s lead when it comes to environmental justice. Since taking office, President Joe Biden has signaled that improving the health and environment […]

With the recent change of administration, the FDA’s long-awaited enforcement guidance on cannabidiol (CBD) is now on hold... The transition from President Donald Trump to President Joe Biden will result in significant policy changes, and the cannabis industry is already feeling the impact. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) long-awaited enforcement guidance on cannabidiol […]

Robinhood Markets, a free, online stock trading platform, is under scrutiny for its role in the recent market volatility involving stocks such as GameStop Corp. and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc... Robinhood Markets, a free, online stock trading platform, is under scrutiny for its role in the recent market volatility involving stocks such as GameStop Corp. […]

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is proposing changes to its Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance (VIT Guidance)… The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is proposing changes to its Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance (VIT Guidance) that will significantly increase the frequency and number of soil-gas sub-slab (SSSG) samples that would be required […]

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a closely-watched case involving liability under CERCLA The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a closely-watched case involving liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The questions in Guam v. United States involve the interaction between cost recovery claims under CERCLA section […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its Final Rule on Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program On January 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its Final Rule on Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program. According to the USDA, the Final Rule incorporates modifications to its Interim Final Rule based […]

The New York Department of Health (DOH) recently filed its much-anticipated proposed regulations to regulate cannabinoid hemp products... On October 28, 2020, the New York Department of Health (DOH) filed its much-anticipated proposed regulations to regulate cannabinoid hemp products. The newly-established Cannabinoid Hemp Program will license both cannabinoid hemp processors and retailers and set quality control standards that all cannabinoid hemp […]

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed Senate Bill 864 banning single-use paper and plastic bags On November 4, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (Senate Bill 864) banning single-use paper and plastic bags. Once New Jersey’s ban takes effect next May, it will be the strongest environmental law of its kind in the country. “Plastic bags […]

Now that New Jersey voters have approved legalizing recreational marijuana, the cannabis industry is closely watching how the New Jersey Legislature plans to regulate it... Now that New Jersey voters have approved legalizing recreational marijuana, the cannabis industry is closely watching how the New Jersey Legislature plans to regulate it. On November 5, the “Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement […]

New Jersey voters have overwhelmingly approved a referendum to legalize an adult-use marijuana market. As of January 1, 2021, the cultivation, processing, and sale of retail marijuana and the personal possession and use of marijuana by persons age 21 and older will be legal, provided such actions are conducted in compliance with coming legislation and […]

New Jersey will likely soon have the country’s strictest plastic bag ban. New Jersey will likely soon have the country’s strictest plastic bag ban. Under a bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature on September 24, 2020, even single-use paper bags would be prohibited. The legislation, Senate Bill No. 864, also bans polystyrene foam food […]

EPA finalized a rule that aims to improve transparency and establish consistent procedures for the issuance of agency guidance documents… The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a rule that aims to improve transparency and establish consistent procedures for the issuance of agency guidance documents. The Final Rule was drafted in response to President Donald […]