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General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis Use in Hospitals

Cannabis Law Report

The lack of robust research on cannabis products, cannabis as a therapy and dependence or addiction to cannabis heightens the challenge of developing sound policies on the use of cannabis in health care facilities. Some organizations have addressed these issues by adopting sample hospital policies based on their respective state’s laws.

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NM governor intervenes in court case over medical cannabis cards

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

“Public safety considerations such as the interstate transportation of marijuana, which is a violation of federal and state law, and diversion concerns are critical state policy matters,” the court filing read. Vigil] lacks authority to address law enforcement concerns, approve regulatory action, or direct.

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Can You Get Fired For Having An MMJ Card In New Jersey?

MMJ Recs

The Legal Landscape: New Jersey’s MMJ Laws New Jersey’s medical marijuana program has evolved significantly since its inception in 2010 under the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA). The law allows patients with certain medical conditions to get and use medical marijuana legally.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

The Blunt Truth

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

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California District Court Dismisses Disability Claims Based on Failed Preemployment Marijuana Screen

The Blunt Truth

Recently, when dismissing a job-applicant’s disability discrimination claims brought under California state law, the U.S. The HR team met with senior management, and all agreed that it was Company policy for everyone to submit to a preemployment drug screen. There was no evidence that Plaintiff was treated differently.

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Rhode Island Court Upholds Termination of Medical Marijuana User for Refusing a Reasonable Suspicion Drug Test

The Blunt Truth

As employers are becoming increasingly concerned about marijuana use in states with recreational or medical marijuana laws, the decision serves as a reminder to employers to develop a process for making and defending a reasonable suspicion determination (including manager and supervisor training and objective and clear documentation).

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Cato Institute “Cannabis Banking: A Clash Between Federal and State Laws”

Cannabis Law Report

For instance, Visa and Mastercard bar their networks from being used in the cannabis industry so long as federal laws remain unchanged. The State of Banking. To be clear, the existing policy does not ban financial services for the cannabis industry.

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