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On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) announced its proposal to amend the Ground Water Quality Standards (“GWQS”) under N.J.A.C. 7:9C to change the ground water quality criteria for 65 constituents of Class II-A ground water. NJDEP is also...
EPA Compliance Audit Guidance: New Owner, Voluntary Disclosure, Admission of Liability, Penalty Mitigation The CLE course will address the EPA's most recent guidance for environmental counsel related to its audit policy. The panel will provide an overview of the EPA's incentives to companies that...
Jonathan Havens, Esq. and Qiara Butler provide a Foreword with historical context regarding the cannabis industry in Maryland. Jonathan Havens is a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, where he serves as co-chair of both the firm’s Cannabis Law Practice and its Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Practice, as well...
Andrew Bockis will discuss "What Lawyers Should Know About Hydrogen Hubs" at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Oil & Gas Law Conference 2023. This conference explores recent legislative and case law developments as well as technological advancements in the oil and gas industry. In addition to being a...
John Dixon moderated a panel on “New Challenges and Opportunities in Environmental Permitting” during the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 2023 Oil and Gas Law Conference. Also on the panel were attorneys from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future...
Zachary Kobrin spoke on a cannabis panel at the 18th Annual BSA/AML School, presented by the Florida Bankers Association (FBA). The panelists discussed growing issues and developments in the banking and cannabis industries. One of Florida’s oldest trade associations, the FBA’s mission is to be the...
Lessons Learned From Recent Food and Beverage Litigation and Enforcement: Practical Compliance and Defensibility Tips (2023 Update) This comprehensive course dives deep into recent litigation and enforcement trends in the food and beverage sector. Jonathan A. Havens, Saul Ewing LPP, a renowned...
Marijuana, Hemp, CBD, and Other Cannabinoids - Navigating Complex Federal, State, and Local Landscapes (2023 Update) In this timely and comprehensive presentation, renowned expert Jonathan A. Havens, Saul Ewing LLP, dives deep into the intricate tapestry of regulations governing cannabis, hemp, CBD...
“[I]ndustry can move a lot quicker than Washington can. That’s always been the case. But it would be good if there was more clarity from Congress on a lot of these [hemp-related] issues. And, unfortunately, until you have a debated and negotiated Farm Bill, [the 2018 version is] just going to carry...
On October 13, 2023 in Philadelphia, President Biden and Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) Granholm announced the seven regional hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) selected for negotiation with DOE for $7 billion in funding. What You Need to Know: President Biden announced the selection of seven...
Canabiz: Legislation, Enforcement and Regulations- Navigating the Present and Future of Cannabis Derived Food and Beverage Products During this engaging discussion, listen and learn as legal experts explore the latest legislation, regulations and policies currently impacting the ability for food and...
This issue of Saul on ESG: Trends & Updates marks our first update tracking the legal trends and developments around environmental, social and governance (ESG). In recent years, we have been tracking and highlighting changes on the ESG front, but this regular publication will allow us to dive...
Crash Course: Starting a Cannabis Business in Delaware Dazed and Confused? Learn expert legal strategies on how to position yourself, and your Half Baked cannabis business idea, on the Pineapple Express to success. The workshop will cover the pitfalls, regulatory processes, and legal strategies for...
CRB Due Diligence for Banking Executives Complementary to compliance, due diligence is an extremely important part of cannabis banking. Beneficial ownership and layered legal entity structures are two hot topics, what else should an FI look for when onboarding a CRB? What about ongoing due diligence...