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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite... more +
Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers.  less -
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Medical Cannabis Use in Kentucky Workplaces: 3 Employer Takeaways + 5 Steps to Take Now

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After over a year of preparation, Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program is slated to take effect January 1, 2025. While the new law legalizes medical use, the program’s reach is limited. Employees who become registered...more

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Pair of First Circuit Cases Give Court Opportunities for Recognizing Scope of Federal Authority to Regulate Marijuana Businesses

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When you live in the cannabis world, you have to keep your head on a swivel. While most areas of the law see incremental changes over years — if not decades — cannabis developments come by the day if not the hour. In the...more

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Exploring the Potential of Cannabis in Managing Parkinson's Disease

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Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. This disorder results from the...more

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The Week in Weed: November 2024 # 3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check in on the Nebraska ballot initiative situation. We have a status report on the DEA res-scheduling...more

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Let’s Talk Turkey: Prohibitions on Marijuana Next on the Menu for a City or State Near You?

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In Pennsylvania, fall is in full swing, football season is hitting its stride and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  What is on the menu for employers as the fall turns to winter?  Maybe some more restrictions on...more

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First Circuit Greenlights Federal Prosecution of Maine Couple in Cannabis Case

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In a pivotal ruling issued on October 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision to deny a motion filed by Lucas and Alisa Sirois, a Maine couple accused of operating an illegal...more

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Marijuana Ballot Initiatives Approved in Nebraska, Defeated in Three Other States

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Nebraska voters approved medical cannabis measures, while voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota rejected ballot initiatives to legalize recreational cannabis on election day....more

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From Cannabis to Minimum Wage and Beyond: How Did Workplace Law Issues on State Ballots Fare This Election Day?

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Voters decided more than just who would be the next President and who would be in Congress this Election Day – they also voted on a slew of state ballot measures that aimed to change your workplace. Here’s a recap of the most...more

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New York Finally Re-Opens Cannabis Application Round for Brand Licensing

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New York is unique among state-regulated cannabis markets for a host of different nuances and complexities, but among them is the Type 3 – Processor Branding License, which provides, among other things, that third-party...more

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Cannabis Ballot Initiatives Ahead of the 2024 Election

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With the 2024 election today, several states are once again putting cannabis legalization on the ballot, with varying degrees of reform at stake. Here’s a look at the key measures that voters will consider...more

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ALJ Hearing on Rescheduling Faces Delay Over Witness Standing

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is facing a minor delay in a crucial hearing initially scheduled for December 2, 2024, regarding the rescheduling of cannabis under federal law. Chief Administrative Law Judge...more

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Arizona Court Says Preschool Isn’t School, Showing That Sometimes There Isn’t a “Right” Decision

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Legend has it that Alice Cooper originally titled his hit “Preschool’s Out Forever.” I made that up, but it occurred to me when I read a headline from Law360 that read “Under Pot Law, Preschool Isn’t ‘School,’ Ariz. Court...more

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Psychedelics and Marijuana on the Ballot: How Should Employers Prepare for Potential Legalization?

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Voters in several states will decide whether marijuana or, in one case, psychedelic substances should be legal in the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election. Employers should keep their eyes on these ballot measures and...more

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The Week in Weed: October 2024 # 3

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have the latest development in the Arkansas ballot initiative saga. Delaware allows banks to work with...more

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Labor and Employment Cases in the 2024/2025 Supreme Court Term

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The Supreme Court of the United States opened up the new term on October 7, 2024. The Court is currently slated to address 40 cases this term. Oral arguments will be heard for nine cases in October and an additional seven in...more

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Intoxicating Hemp in Wisconsin

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America’s Dairyland does not currently have any form of either medical or adult-use cannabis. The state has tried and failed at least a couple of times on convening medical cannabis legislation (see here on the latest attempt...more

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The Week in Weed: October 2024 # 2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have two big stories: Arkansas and Nebraska. Not just the initiatives that may or may not appear on the...more

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Medical Marijuana and Dewberry: The Supreme Court Tackles RICO and Lanham Act Claims

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It’s October and, in addition to playoff baseball, that means the Supreme Court is back in session. The Court has chosen to hear arguments in two cases with significant ramifications for advertising law....more

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The Week in Weed: October 2024

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we check in on ballot initiatives, or rather, lawsuits surrounding ballot initiatives. Then we see a new...more

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Pittsburgh Ordinance Bans Tests for Many Prospective and Current Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana

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On September 24, 2024, the Pittsburgh City Council passed a new ordinance prohibiting discrimination against an individual’s status as a medical marijuana patient. Mayor Ed Gainey signed the ordinance the same day, making it...more

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Pittsburgh to Limit Employers’ Ability to Drug-Test Medical Marijuana Patients

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The Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination against medical marijuana patients in the workplace and limiting certain types of marijuana drug testing by employers as to these...more

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Trump Expresses Support for Marijuana Reform, Coy on Psychedelics

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Cannabis consumers can be forgiven for feeling the need for a more liberal cannabis policy as they weather this seemingly unending campaign cycle. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently made clear how he...more

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The Week in Weed: September 2024 # 4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of intoxicating hemp. We’ll check in on the latest attempts to...more

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The End of Zero-Tolerance Drug Policies

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Zero-tolerance drug policies in the workplace are an endangered species. Traditional drug laws and policies as they relate to the workplace are being upended, and employers are increasingly struggling to grapple with the...more

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New Pittsburgh Ordinance Protects Workers Using Medical Cannabis: 4 Steps Employers Can Take Now

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Pittsburgh employers must prepare for new workplace protections for medical cannabis patients due to a new anti-discrimination ordinance that will likely be signed into law. The new rules would prohibit employers from...more

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