Daniel Clearfield

April 25, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

On March 22, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (the department) announced it will begin accepting applications for medical marijuana dispensary and grower/processor permits as early as April. During this second round, the department will issue 13 additional permits to grow and process medical marijuana, and 23 dispensary permits. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than May 17.

By Peter Murphy and Daniel Clearfield

12 minute read

June 03, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

In April, Pennsylvania joined 23 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing marijuana for medical use.

By David M. Laigaie
and Daniel Clearfield

11 minute read

April 03, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Medical marijuana is legal in 23 states. Nine more states—including Pennsylvania—have medical marijuana legislation pending. The legal marijuana industry is big and growing rapidly; it is projected to generate annual revenues of over $8 billion by 2019. Given this rapid growth, many entrepreneurs are exploring entering the market. These would-be marijuana growers, processors or distributors quickly learn, however, that the legal marijuana industry poses unusual challenges. Some of these challenges are discussed in this article.

By Daniel Clearfield and David M. Laigaie

8 minute read

April 02, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Medical marijuana is legal in 23 states. Nine more states—including Pennsylvania—have medical marijuana legislation pending. The legal marijuana industry is big and growing rapidly; it is projected to generate annual revenues of over $8 billion by 2019. Given this rapid growth, many entrepreneurs are exploring entering the market. These would-be marijuana growers, processors or distributors quickly learn, however, that the legal marijuana industry poses unusual challenges. Some of these challenges are discussed in this article.

By Daniel Clearfield and David M. Laigaie

8 minute read

November 10, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Helping clients understand the potential for saving money by investing in alternative energy projects has the potential to get you on that "greatest lawyer" list—if you know where to look for the savings. Remember, alternative energy options are not just restricted to rooftop solar or a wind turbine.

By Daniel Clearfield and Sarah Stoner

5 minute read

July 22, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Helping clients understand 
the potential for saving money by investing in alternative energy projects has the potential to get you on that "greatest lawyer" list—if you know where to look for the savings. Remember, alternative energy options are not just restricted to rooftop solar or a wind turbine.

By Daniel Clearfield and Sarah Stoner

9 minute read

July 26, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Competition in electric service has come to Pennsylvania in earnest. Customers can choose between the "default" electric utility in their area and its competitors for the portion of their bill that deals with the generation of electricity. Customers can seek the lowest price or find special services.

By Daniel Clearfield and Carl Shultz

10 minute read