The cannabis industry presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs. Yet, entities looking to engage in this emerging industry face daunting levels of legal complexity and uncertainty. Moreover, state and local governments are constantly tasked with regulating an ever-evolving industry. Dykema's Cannabis Law Blog discusses important cannabis-related legal developments, reviews the practical implications of those developments, and provides valuable insight for anyone...
Practice Expertise
- Cannabis Law
- Environmental
- Food & Beverage
- Land Use & Zoning
Areas of Practice
- Cannabis Law
- Environmental
- Food & Beverage
- Land Use & Zoning
- Opportunity Zone Resource Center
- Political Compliance, Elections & ...
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Tax Incentives & Economic ...
- Telecommunications Regulatory View More
Profile
Andrew P. Scott's practice concentrates on zoning, land use, governmental entitlements and various forms of economic development incentives, including tax increment financing, tax sharing and corporate tax credits. He also counsels clients in state and local ethics matters, including lobbyist registration and campaign finance. Prior to joining Dykema, he was a partner at DLA Piper, where he represented Fortune 500 companies in negotiating incentive agreements in connection with their siting of their new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. He also represented developers and businesses on land use and zoning matters around Illinois and the region.
Before going into private practice, Mr. Scott was assistant counsel to the Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House, Illinois House of Representatives. As assistant counsel to Speaker Madigan, Mr. Scott acted as staff attorney for three committees in the Illinois House: Environment and Energy, Electric Utility Deregulation and Public Utilities. In that role, he reviewed and drafted legislation, analyzed bills and provided detailed memoranda on legislative matters of special interest to House leadership.
Mr. Scott's legal experience also includes work with the Capital Litigation Division of the Illinois Appellate Defender's Office and the Illinois Commerce Commission and a clerkship with the Honorable W. Thomas Rosemond, Jr.
Before attending law school, Mr. Scott was a lobbyist for a public policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C.
Before going into private practice, Mr. Scott was assistant counsel to the Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House, Illinois House of Representatives. As assistant counsel to Speaker Madigan, Mr. Scott acted as staff attorney for three committees in the Illinois House: Environment and Energy, Electric Utility Deregulation and Public Utilities. In that role, he reviewed and drafted legislation, analyzed bills and provided detailed memoranda on legislative matters of special interest to House leadership.
Mr. Scott's legal experience also includes work with the Capital Litigation Division of the Illinois Appellate Defender's Office and the Illinois Commerce Commission and a clerkship with the Honorable W. Thomas Rosemond, Jr.
Before attending law school, Mr. Scott was a lobbyist for a public policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C.
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D.
- with honors
Areas of Practice
- Cannabis Law
- Environmental
- Food & Beverage
- Land Use & Zoning
- Opportunity Zone Resource Center
- Political Compliance, Elections & Campaign Finance
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Tax Incentives & Economic Development
- Telecommunications Regulatory
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Before going into private practice, Mr. Scott was assistant counsel to the Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House, Illinois House of Representatives. Prior to attending law school he was a lobbyist for a public policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C.
Professional Activities and Experience
Prior to joining Dykema, Mr. Scott was a Partner at DLA Piper.
Before going into private practice, Mr. Scott was assistant counsel to the Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House, Illinois House of Representatives. Prior to attending law school he was a lobbyist for a public policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C.
Professional Activities and Experience
Prior to joining Dykema, Mr. Scott was a Partner at DLA Piper.
Articles
Illinois Municipalities Begin Debate on Recreational Cannabis Businesses
By Andrew Scott |July 2019Illinois Municipalities Begin Debate on Recreational Cannabis Businesses
By Andrew Scott |July 2019An Open Door to Greater Development Opportunities: Chicago City Council Approves New Transit Served Location Legislation
By Andrew Scott |January 2019
Blogs
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments provides legal insight on topics of special interest to insurance industry professionals. Covering a wide range of industries, Dykema's Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments blog provides brief but substantive alerts, including updates and analysis on significant developments and trends in the insurance industry.
The Firewall
The Firewall keeps you up to date on the hottest legal topics in the ever-changing world of data security and privacy. As information security becomes a critical facet of all businesses and industries and the target of many regulators, it is important to stay apprised of new legal developments. The Firewall provides insightful legal analysis of the emerging issues in data privacy and cybersecurity law to help businesses stay ahead of the curve.
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