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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 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 -

The Learned Concierge - August 2024, Vol. 11

Clark Hill PLC on 8/13/2024

The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

Court Clarifies Employers’ Rights Under Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act, Guidance on Drug Testing

Epstein Becker & Green on 3/26/2024

In a recent decision affirming summary judgment in favor of defendant Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (the “Agency”), the Connecticut Appellate Court (decision.pdf) provided employers with useful guidance about...more

DC City Council Enacts Major New Workplace Protections for Marijuana Users

ArentFox Schiff on 6/29/2022

Medical marijuana has been legal, in the District of Columbia, since 2010. And since 2015, the City has permitted adults to use marijuana recreationally. Earlier this month, the City Council went further by unanimously...more

Edible Bites Episode 5: Weed at Work: Employment Law Trends

McGuireWoods LLP on 4/13/2021

In episode five of McGuireWoods’ Edible Bites video series, topics of discussion center on employment law trends, how different state laws for medical and recreational cannabis impact employees, and how organizations should...more

Legalization of Cannabis in New Jersey Means Employers Should Revise Their Workplace Policies

Saiber LLC on 3/15/2021

On February 22, 2021, Governor Philip Murphy signed into law a trio of bills that collectively legalize adult use of recreational cannabis in the State of New Jersey. The legalization of cannabis, more commonly referred to...more

Medical Marijuana Musings (Two Years Later)

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 2/10/2020

Two years ago, the first medical marijuana dispensary opened in Pennsylvania. Since that time, well over a hundred thousand Pennsylvania residents have become certified to use medical marijuana, additional conditions were...more

Medical Marijuana Employee Protection Act: What the Future Could Hold for Florida

Rumberger | Kirk on 1/31/2020

With the passing of the 2016 constitutional amendment and the Legislature’s enacting of statutes implementing the voters’ will, hundreds of thousands of Floridians have become lawful medical marijuana users. Originally...more

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act at Issue in Recently Filed Complaint

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/7/2020

In 2016, Pennsylvania enacted its “Medical Marijuana Act” (MMA), which permits individuals suffering from certain conditions to use marijuana for medicinal use. Several provisions in the MMA impact employers. For instance,...more

Florida Senator Introduces Bill Providing Broad Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 12/4/2019

On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962, which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment....more

Recent Progression in the Legalization of Marijuana has left Employers Dazed and Confused

FordHarrison on 8/13/2019

In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of...more

And the “Hits” Just Keep on Coming . . . Updates in the World of Medical Marijuana and the Workplace

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 7/25/2019

What’s new in the world of medical marijuana, as it impacts your workplace? Quite a bit, actually. Here is the rundown. PA Medical Marijuana Act – Anxiety and Tourette’s Syndrome Added to List of Serious Medical...more

Van from TV's Atlanta Helps Us Explore Drug Testing in the Workplace

FordHarrison on 7/10/2019

Before Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) was singing duets with Beyonce, he was the brains behind TV’s Atlanta, a comedy-drama filmed and based in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta chronicles the efforts of Earnest “Earn” Marks...more

High Times Continue – Illinois Enacts Recreational Cannabis Law

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/28/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new recreational cannabis bill, which contains extensive provisions regarding the extent of an employer’s right to ban and otherwise discipline employees for...more

Nevada Applicants and New Employees with Positive Marijuana Test Results Will Receive Legal Protections

Littler on 6/26/2019

Beginning January 1, 2020, new legislation in Nevada will require employers to think carefully about whether and which applicants should be tested for marijuana. Under A.B. 132, employers are generally prohibited from...more

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act addresses workplace safety concerns for employers

McAfee & Taft on 3/15/2019

Oklahoma took its second major step into the field of medical marijuana yesterday, as Governor Stitt signed into law the so-called “Unity Bill” — a comprehensive measure designed to add regulatory clarity in the industry made...more

Changing Marijuana Laws and Effective Drug Testing Policy

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/7/2019

Although marijuana is classified as an illegal drug under federal law, a majority of states have now legalized its use in one form or another. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers,...more

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