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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite... more +
Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers.  less -
Ballard Spahr LLP

New Marijuana, Paid Leave, and Non-Compete Laws Will Impact Minnesota Employers

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed into law three bills that create new obligations for Minnesota employers....more

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New Jersey’s “Ban” Against Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Suffers Another Setback

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Since its enactment in 2019, the ban against mandatory arbitration provisions in employment agreements contained in Section 12.7 of New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) has been on thin ice. And it appears to have...more

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The Top 17 Workplace Law Stories from February 2022

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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[Webinar] Lehigh Valley Labor & Employment Seminar - May 26th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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Presenters will provide recent legal developments, trends and cases that impact workplace practices and operations; issues related to Covid will be incorporated throughout the presentations. Programming will be presented in...more

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Top 10 Mistakes in Arizona Employee Handbooks

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As an employment law attorney, I am frequently asked to review or prepare employer handbooks. Some of the most common mistakes or omissions that I see can create real problems for Arizona employers. The following are the top...more

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The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

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The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

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2019 Law At Work - Year In Review

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They say the only thing in life that is constant is change, and we certainly saw that in 2019. This was a big year for change in employment law as legislators, courts, and regulators, shaped the workplace to reflect societal...more

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[Event] Employment Practices Liability Insurance – Strategic Guidance For The Most Complex Epli Claim Coming Across Your Desk -...

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Back by popular demand, ACI’s EPLI conference returns to New York City. Whether you are a claims manager, underwriter, risk manager, in-house or outside counsel, this is your most worthwhile opportunity to network and...more

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Attorneys Provide Updates on Rapidly Changing Aspects of Employment Law

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Several Ward and Smith attorneys provided updates on some of the fastest-changing areas of employment law during the firm’s 2019 Employment Law Symposium....more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q2 2019

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State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help...more

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Looking Ahead – California Legislature to Address Dynamex and a Host of New Employment Proposals

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February 22 was the last day to introduce new legislative proposals for the 2019 California legislative year. A whopping 2,576 bill were introduced before the deadline, making for an extremely busy legislative year ahead....more

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Employment Law - August 2016

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Arbitrator or Judge? California Supreme Court Weighs in - Why it matters - Yet again, the California Supreme Court considered arbitration in the context of an employment agreement, this time reflecting on whether a...more

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[Event] What Employers Need to Know about Attracting, Managing and Separating from Their Employees - April 30, Houston, TX

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The Greater Houston Partnership will hold a continuing education series "What Employers Need to Know about Attracting, Managing and Separating from Their Employees: Current Legal Compliance and Talent Management Issues."...more

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