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Jonathan Miller Of Frost Brown Todd To Host Hemp Law Podcast

Cannabis Law Report

So while you wouldn’t want me writing your will, my eight years in the trenches advocating for hemp legalization and helping to draft state and federal laws and regulations puts me a pretty good position to provide counsel to hemp and CBD companies.

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Washington: WSLCB Publish Their 2019 Cannabis Topics & Trends Alerts

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You can read more about product packaging and labeling requirements on the Understanding Board Interim Policies for Packaging and Labeling section of the LCB website. The policy only applies to approved owners who are investing their own personal money into the business. Here’s the Table of Contents. Board Approves Jan.

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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

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However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

However, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users including, among other things, not taking adverse action or otherwise discriminating against someone based solely on their status as a qualifying medical marijuana patient or their possession of medical marijuana.

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

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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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Illinois General Assembly Passes Amendments to Recreational Cannabis Law Reducing Some Employer Liabilities

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Further, the Act noted that employers have the right to discipline or terminate an employee who violates the employer’s workplace drug policy. The new provisions further limit causes of action for employees disciplined pursuant to a reasonable drug and alcohol policy.

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Minnesota Department of Corrections Changes Medical Cannabis Policy

Cannabis Law Report

The Minnesota Lawyer continues… The department has decided that persons on parole, supervised release or conditional release may use the drug in accordance with state law, which includes registration. The DOC said through its spokesperson, Sarah Fitzgerald, that the change was a result of the change in state administration.

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