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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 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 -

CannaBanking in Alabama: Will Financial Institutions See Green?

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 3/8/2022

Medical cannabis is on the way in Alabama. What does that mean for Alabama banks? The implications of this development are enormous for the financial services industry in Alabama, as each institution will soon have to...more

[Event] 26th Annual Compliance Institute - March 28th - 31st, Phoenix, AZ

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) on 11/9/2021

The primary educational and networking event for healthcare compliance professionals - As our flagship healthcare compliance conference, HCCA’s Compliance Institute (CI) has been providing educational resources and...more

Cannabis Legalization and its Impact on the Transportation Industry

FordHarrison on 10/15/2021

Trends in Cannabis Legalization - While employers in the transportation industry are acutely aware of the effects COVID-19 has imposed over the last 18 months, another phenomenon has been making itself known: the...more

[Virtual Event] 2021 25th Annual Compliance Institute - April 19th - 22nd, 9:30 am - 4:35 pm CDT

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) on 1/26/2021

The Compliance Institute is celebrating 25 years! Join us for the Compliance Institute's 25th anniversary, April 19-22, 2021. This year, HCCA is excited to celebrate over two decades of compliance excellence with our...more

[Virtual Event] 2021 Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - St. Louis, MO - February 26th, 8:25 am - 4:30 pm CST

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) on 1/19/2021

Our Virtual Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirement, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs. Watch, listen, and ask...more

Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

Stinson LLP on 1/15/2020

In November 2018, Missouri voters passed Amendment 2, setting in motion state regulated medical marijuana. Over the last month, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) began approving license applications...more

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

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 10/30/2019

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

[Event] How to Protect Your Bottom Line by Implementing an HR Strategy for the 2020 Workforce - December 5th, Virginia Beach, VA

Williams Mullen on 10/25/2019

A five-part seminar series that will provide Hampton Roads businesses with ideas on how they can be more profitable and reduce risk in 2020. This presentation will include a discussion on strategic actions and decisions...more

[Event] Managing the Modern Workplace: Tips and Trends for Labor and Employment Law Compliance - November 21st, St. Louis,...

FordHarrison on 10/22/2019

Join FordHarrison attorneys for a program featuring timely and detailed update on emerging concerns in labor and employment law at the federal and state levels, including the following topics: • Up in Smoke – Medical...more

Recent Progression in the Legalization of Marijuana has left Employers Dazed and Confused

FordHarrison on 8/13/2019

In the last year, a record number of states have amended or enacted laws which regulate marijuana testing, accommodations, and use. Among these states, at least two states have specifically banned pre-employment testing of...more

[Webinar] Immigration & Employment Issues Impacting IT Staffing Companies - August 1, 2:00pm ET

FordHarrison on 7/11/2019

The H-1B sponsorship process under the Trump Administration has become more difficult than ever, especially within the IT staffing space. This timely webinar addresses common pitfalls and missteps facing technology staffing...more

New Jersey Creates Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients and Providers

Flaster Greenberg PC on 7/9/2019

As of July 2, 2019, New Jersey has extended workplace protections to employees and healthcare practitioners engaging in activities authorized by New Jersey’s “Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act” (the “Act”),...more

Oklahoma’s New Medical Marijuana Law and Your Workplace

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/22/2018

Oklahomans voted 57 percent in favor of State Question 788, resulting in the passage of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA) on June 26, 2018. Many experts consider the new law to be one of the broadest medical marijuana...more

The Medical Marijuana Industry and AML: Opportunities and Risks

Ballard Spahr LLP on 8/16/2018

New York State Encourages Banking for State-Licensed Medical Marijuana Businesses – Whereas a Maine Company Runs Into Trouble, Despite State Law Legalizing Medical Marijuana....more

Organizations Making a Difference in Safety and Management: BevCap - Part I

Fisher Phillips on 4/16/2018

I wish that time permitted us to write more often about the good work done by various groups to improve workplace safety and management. Notable examples include AGC –National and numerous state AGC-Chapters, the National...more

The Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter - Recent Developments in Risk Management - August 2017

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP on 8/18/2017

Advising Clients Regarding Potentially Criminal Conduct – Assisting Clients in Connection with the Medical or Recreational Marijuana Industry - Rhode Island Ethics Advisory Panel Op. 2017-01 - Risk Management Issue: In...more

Florida Preserves Employer Protections in Medical Marijuana Bill

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 6/13/2017

Voters in the November 8, 2016, general election in the state of Florida approved the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative. The initiative required a supermajority vote to pass, with at least 60 percent of voters...more

Emerging Trends Newsletter - Q4

Stinson LLP on 1/25/2017

The Volcker Rule Under the Trump Administration - The so-called Volcker Rule—named after Paul Volcker, a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board—was part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...more

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