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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 […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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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 […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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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 […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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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 […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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    Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Spoke about Cannabis and its Effect on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice post image

    Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Spoke about Cannabis and its Effect on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

    Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Daniel T. McKillop Spoke about Cannabis and its Effect on Consumer Bankruptcy Practice on Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association Panel Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner & Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law practice Daniel T. McKillop joined a panel discussing cannabis and its effect on consumer bankruptcy practice. The panel was hosted by the […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    The Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Initial Rules Are Here, Now What? post image

    The Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Initial Rules Are Here, Now What?

    The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission released its much-anticipated initial rules, which will govern the cultivation, manufacture, and sale of recreational cannabis in the state... On August 20, 2021, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC or Commission) released its much-anticipated initial rules, which will govern the cultivation, manufacture, and sale of recreational cannabis in […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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    A breakdown of the new federal cannabis legalization bill post image

    A breakdown of the new federal cannabis legalization bill

    Senate Democrats introduced draft legislation that would end the federal prohibition of cannabis and remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)... On July 14, 2021, Senate Democrats introduced draft legislation that would end the federal prohibition of cannabis and remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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    Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Appointed to NJSBA Cannabis Law Committee post image

    Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Appointed to NJSBA Cannabis Law Committee

    Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Daniel T. McKillop Appointed to the Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee and as Co-Chair of the New CLC Environmental Law Subcommittee Lyndhurst, NJ – August 11, 2021 – The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA), a voluntary bar association serving the state of New Jersey, […]

    Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

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    Cannabis Industry Finds An Ally in Justice Clarence Thomas post image

    Cannabis Industry Finds An Ally in Justice Clarence Thomas

    Justice Clarence Thomas is the latest to voice concerns about the continued federal criminalization of marijuana… Justice Clarence Thomas is the latest to voice concerns about the continued federal criminalization of marijuana. “A prohibition on interstate use or cultivation of marijuana may no longer be necessary or proper to support the federal government’s piecemeal approach,” […]

    Author: Edward "Teddy" Eynon

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    Candy Brands Filing Trademark Suits Due to Cannabis Copycats post image

    Candy Brands Filing Trademark Suits Due to Cannabis Copycats

    Mars Wrigley is the latest candy manufacturer to file suit against companies for selling cannabis-infused edibles in packaging that mimics its famous brands... Mars Wrigley is the latest candy manufacturer to file suit against companies for selling cannabis-infused edibles in packaging that mimics its famous brands. In its suit, Mars Wrigley alleges that the defendants […]

    Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

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    NY’s Off-Duty Conduct Law Now Includes Cannabis Use post image

    NY’s Off-Duty Conduct Law Now Includes Cannabis Use

    When New York legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and over, it also amended the state’s off-duty conduct law… When New York legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and over, it also amended the state’s off-duty conduct law. As amended, New York Labor Law § 201-d generally prevents employers […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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    Appellate Division Relies on Hager to Uphold Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis post image

    Appellate Division Relies on Hager to Uphold Reimbursement of Medical Cannabis

    The New Jersey Appellate Division recently upheld a worker’s compensation court decision ordering Pepsi Bottling Group to reimburse a one-time employee for his work injury-related medical cannabis costs... The New Jersey Appellate Division recently upheld a worker’s compensation court decision ordering Pepsi Bottling Group to reimburse a one-time employee for his work injury-related medical cannabis […]

    Author: Daniel T. McKillop

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