The Joint Blog

MAY 3, 2020

One such program is Vanderbilt Law School’s Course on Marijuana Law and Policy Review. This well-respected school offers a course that will provide critical education regarding the ever-changing ins and outs of marijuana law and policy. May a state legalize a drug the federal government forbids?

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

1 (2020) , a Minnesota state law that requires employers to furnish medical treatment as may reasonably be required to treat a work-related injury. The DOJ agreed with the Minnesota Supreme Court that the CSA preempts state law and recommended that the court not take up the pair of cases. 176.135, subd.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 28, 2020

One stated purpose for the bill is to address the Colorado Supreme Court’s 2015 decision concluding that because medical cannabis use is unlawful under federal law, it does not fall within the lawful activities statute’s protection for “lawful” activities. recreational or medical cannabis).

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. CO resident? NJ resident? New Mexico.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. Update : S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 1, 2021

Dave Clark, head of the multinational company’s consumer business, said in a statement that Amazon’s public policy team will be actively supporting The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 (MORE Act). Forbes listed Amazon as the #2 workplace in the world in 2020. we’ve changed course.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Pittsburgh School of Law, US. Could doctors be punished by federal authorities for recommending marijuana to patients consistent with state law? Other issues arose at the intersection of novel drug laws and other state laws. Edited by: Katherine Gemmingen | U.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2023

In 2020 the NFL changed its drug testing policy, which was a significant development. In response to a collective bargaining agreement, the policy was revised to state that players would no longer face suspensions due to THC-positive drug test results.

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Project CBD

MARCH 8, 2019

As of February 2019, the Veterinary Medical Board in California still has no official policy on hemp products. In response, veterinarians and others concerned for patient safety promoted a change in state law. Medical Cannabis in California.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

With the states, the feds, and the locals all making up their own rules for hemp and cannabis operations and prohibitions, the illicit market continued to thrive – creating financial hardships for licensed operators and a safety crisis for consumers. What Does All of This Mean for 2020? .

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 5, 2021

It isn’t news that corporate culture is warming up to cannabis, but Amazon’s new policy shift is extremely significant. trillion company, the second largest private employer in the United States, has managed to defeat recent attempts at unionization in Staten Island, Chicago, Sacramento, Alabama, Minnesota, and recently in Virginia.

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NORML

JANUARY 4, 2019

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution. Click here to email your member of Congress and urge them to join the Cannabis Caucus. Pennsylvania.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. With the January 1, 2020 deadline approaching, Illinois business community representatives raised numerous concerns with lawmakers.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

“With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy. TOP FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2021 STATE OF THE STATES REPORT.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Update : HB 1089 is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee at 1:30 on 2/19/2020 in Room LSB-A.

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The Blunt Truth

JULY 18, 2022

For example, among the various reasons that states are increasingly leaning towards the legalization of marijuana usage is the financial prosperity it brings to state economies. In 2020 alone, legal sales of marijuana in the US bought in a record $17.5 billion, with states like Colorado and Oregon bringing in over $2.2

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law. On June 25, 2020, Ceballos slipped and fell in the employee breakroom.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. 1 (2020). . [3] In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 1] Musta v.

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Veriheal

JULY 16, 2020

Following months of meetings, the Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recovery ( COVER ) Commission released its report in January 2020. Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. Veterans across the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act (“PSA”), adopted via initiative in November 2020, makes therapeutic use of psilocybin legal under Oregon state law. Such providers must of course be aware that while psilocybin therapy under Oregon’s new PSA law will be legal for state law purposes, psilocybin remains illegal under federal law.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 27, 2021

John Cartier, an attorney for the group Nebraska Families for Medical Cannabis, revealed on Monday that he has asked the state’s Accountability and Disclosure Commission to review if the sheriff is required to reveal the source of the funding under state law. “In Medical Marijuana Initiative Blocked From 2020 Ballot.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 13, 2019

Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Employer Obligations. In addition to added employment rights for recreational marijuana users, employers may also have obligations under state laws that protect employees who are certified medical marijuana users. Conflicting State and Federal Law Requirements.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. Sonia Chang-Diaz, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2020

Just a quick reminder of legislation signed into law mid 2019 by the state’s governor and came into effect as state law 1.1.2020. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) reports — Nevada is now the first state that bans most employers from utilizing pre-employment drug tests for marijuana as a hiring practice.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

As we previously blogged, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) (the “Legalization Act”) will legalize recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. With the January 1, 2020 deadline approaching, Illinois business community representatives raised numerous concerns with lawmakers.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 30, 2022

1206 during Pennsylvania’s 2020-2021 legislative session, is designed to protect registered medical cannabis patients from receiving a wrongful D.U.I. Bartolotta has been working on this piece of legislation since 2020. Pennsylvania is one of 33 states that apply a “zero tolerance” DUI policy.

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

Dr. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Day is a federal U.S. holiday marking the birthday of its eponymous civil rights hero.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

This measure prohibits employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. 4524 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. Update : H.

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 20, 2019

Following closely on the heels of a similar law in New York City, effective January 1, 2020, it will be unlawful for Nevada employers to reject a job applicant who tests positive for cannabis on a pre-employment drug test. Implications for Employers.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) (the “Legalization Act”) legalizes recreational cannabis for Illinois adults starting January 1, 2020. Given imminent cannabis legalization, many Illinois employers are presently updating their policies and procedures. Eleventh Hour Amendments Protect Employer Drug Testing.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

The employee (Antonucci) was hired by the employer (Curvature) in 2010 and is a “lawful user of medical marijuana.” In May 2020, someone anonymously reported that they smelled marijuana on Antonucci, and Curvature asked him to take a drug test. The facts of the underlying case – as set forth in the complaint – are straightforward.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 15, 2022

The state has introduced a new program to compensate Maine cities and towns for costs they incur when opting to permit recreational, adult-use cannabis businesses. The Office of Cannabis Policy last week announced the launch of an online portal Maine municipalities can use to obtain reimbursement for up to $20,000 of those costs.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 1, 2022

Borden, Practicing at Ford, McDonald, McPartlin & Borden in Portsmouth, NH with a focus on bankruptcy representation of trustees, creditors and debtors, corporate law and commercial litigation. Plaintiff submitted a written request to defendant for an exception to its drug testing policy as a reasonable accommodation for his disability.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 8, 2020

Since that time, California employers have enjoyed some comfort in the ability to enforce their workplace substance abuse policies. On February 18, 2020, Assembly Member Rob Bonta (D) introduced AB 2355 , which, if passed, will amend the FEHA to provide express employment protections to medical cannabis users. RagingWire Telecomm.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2019

Pritzker signed into law the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (aka the Cannabis Act), which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020, joining 10 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington), and the District of Columbia in legalizing recreational use of marijuana.

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