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Texas Employers Should Prepare for Uptick in Cannabis Use and Accommodation Requests as State Expands Medical Marijuana Law

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You may be surprised to learn that Texas permits the use of low-THC medical marijuana to treat certain health conditions – and a new law will significantly expand the program starting September 1. In addition to changing the...more

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What’s New with Cannabis Compliance in Wisconsin? The Legal, The Illegal, and the Gray Area for Wisconsin Employers

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The Wisconsin legislature appears poised to reject a proposal to create a medical marijuana program this legislative session, just a month after the Senate shot down a proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use....more

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[Video] The Current State of Law Regarding Marijuana in Virginia

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Presentation by Vandeventer Black attorneys: Jonathan V. Gallo and Anne G. Bibeau. Contact information: Jonathan V. Gallo - jgallo@vanblacklaw.com Anne G. Bibeau- abibeau@vanblacklaw.com This video is for general...more

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Marijuana in Arizona: Implications for Employers

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Marijuana is again front and center in Arizona. On Election Day, Arizona voters legalized marijuana. Additionally, a recent U.S. District Court of Arizona decision may change how employers handle workers who are medical...more

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Oklahoma’s Unity Bill Allows Employers to Prohibit Medical Marijuana Use by Employees in Safety-Sensitive Positions

Oklahoma employers received a much-needed boost from the recent passage of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, more commonly called the “Unity Bill.” This legislation comes after much upheaval about the...more

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The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act and Implications for the Workplace

It has been three years since Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (the Act) and over a year since the patient registry opened in Pennsylvania providing access to medical marijuana. The...more

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In Oklahoma, Medical use of Marijuana is OK, But Employers Now Have Enhanced Rights to Act

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On March 12, 2019, Oklahoma Governor Stitt signed into law the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Protection Act. The Act, better known as the medical marijuana “Unity Bill,” amends the state’s medical marijuana law to create...more

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It’s High Time to Update Your Marijuana Policies

The legalization of recreational use of marijuana in several states, including California, has left many employment policies vague and confused. This article offers insights to questions every employer should be asking in...more

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Chronic Dispute: What The Sessions Marijuana Memo Means For Employers

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a one-page memorandum on December 4th, rescinding Obama-era guidance that had allowed states to legalize medical and recreational marijuana with marginal federal interference, eliminating...more

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Medical Marijuana Comes To Arkansas

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After a narrow defeat of a medical marijuana proposition four years ago in socially conservative Arkansas, this year’s election result means that Arkansas will soon join many other states and become the first in the so-called...more

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Miners & Marijuana

As in other industries, mining companies must contend with employees and contractors using or being under the influence of illegal drugs in the workplace. Marijuana is one of the most prominent substances detected in drug...more

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