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USDOT Safety-Sensitive Employees Now on Notice About CBD Use

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USDOT safety-sensitive employees cannot use cannabidiol ("CBD") products without impunity. On February 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (“USDOT”) issued a...more

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National Safety Council Endorses Zero Tolerance Prohibition on Cannabis/Marijuana for Safety-Sensitive Employees

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The National Safety Council released a policy statement endorsing employer zero-tolerance policies for cannabis use for employees who work in safety-sensitive positions, explaining that no level of cannabis...more

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CBD is Everywhere – But Where Does the FDA Stand?

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Seyfarth Synopsis: CBD is “thriving” in the current regulatory environment, but is it doing so illegally? As former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb opined last week, “the CBD craze is...more

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USCIS Policy Alert Reiterates That Marijuana Use Has Immigration Consequences Regardless of State Law

A recent policy alert issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) highlights the conflict between federal and state laws when it comes to marijuana use. The alert reiterates that engaging in marijuana-related...more

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Much Ado About Doing Nothing: DOJ’s Latest Memorandum Cracks Open Door to Marijuana Development on Tribal Lands

In December 2014, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a policy statement regarding enforcement of marijuana laws in Indian Country. While some media have reported the Department’s statement as carte blanche for tribes to...more

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