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Colorado Voters Pass Proposition to Allow Regulated Use of Psychedelic Mushrooms

On November 8, 2022, voters in Colorado passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize possession of and legalize limited use of psychedelic mushrooms and other plant- and fungi-derived psychedelic drugs by those 21 years of age...more

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California's Pro-Housing State Legislation Prevails Over Local Voter Measures

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As Holland & Knight has previously reported, California courts have consistently enforced state housing laws that preempt land use and planning decisions by local governments. (See previous Holland & Knight alerts, "Court of...more

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California Leads the Nation in Privacy Protection, But To Where?

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The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2020. In recent days: - The Governor of California signed into law seven CCPA amendments, - The California Attorney General...more

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WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Updates (January Edition)

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2018 may have barely begun, but minimum wage and overtime activity at the local, state – and even federal – levels is well underway. Settle in – we’ve got a lot to cover....more

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Gambling with SCOTUS: Christie v. NCAA

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Having recently heard oral argument in Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide this long-running case that is ostensibly about the legalization of wagering on sports...more

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WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage and Overtime Updates (May Edition)

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Just under halfway through 2017, minimum wage and overtime developments have shifted into overdrive. Proposals submitted by federal legislators from both sides of the aisle highlight the different approaches the country’s...more

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WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Updates (April Edition)

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The madness of March may be behind us, but April is no joke when it comes to minimum wage and overtime updates. Developments at the federal, state, and local levels could affect employer operations in the near or distant...more

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WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage & Overtime Updates (March Edition)

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March madness is not limited to college basketball. This month has also seen numerous minimum wage proposals introduced and considered at the local and state levels. Local and state officials continue to battle over who gets...more

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The Minimum Wage in 2017: A Coast-to-Coast Compliance Challenge

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Minimum-wage-related actions in 2016 will create challenges for employers starting in 2017. Although 2016 was not necessarily a record year for passage of state minimum wage laws in general, it did break ground concerning the...more

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The Challenges of the Evolving Marijuana Industry: Reconciling State Legislation with Federal Prohibition

Cultivation, production, distribution, or possession of marijuana is a federal criminal offense under the Controlled Substances Act (the CSA). Yet, despite federal prohibition, state-sanctioned marijuana industries have...more

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Ninth Circuit: City Requirement That Cell-Tower Company Obtain Voter Approval Upheld

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When T-Mobile sought to place a cell-tower in a park owned by the City of Huntington Beach, California, the City granted the company all the regulatory approvals it required. But the City also informed T-Mobile that before...more

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