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Local, state, and federal regulation changes that could impact your policy management (and how to keep up with them)

From labor codes and workplace safety regulations to cyber security reporting requirements, see the latest updates that may have an effect on your policy management strategy. In the ever-changing landscape of the modern...more

Foley Hoag LLP

New Regulatory Pathway for Cannabidiol Products May be Forthcoming

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement yesterday explaining its conclusion that a new regulatory pathway is needed to allow for greater oversight and to better manage risks associated with cannabidiol...more

Venable LLP

Marijuana Banking in 2022: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

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​​​​​​​As we pass the halfway mark of 2022, it's a good time to reflect on what has happened, or not happened, with respect to the legal framework for the provision of financial services to marijuana-related businesses...more

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Cannabis Legalization and its Impact on the Transportation Industry

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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

Clark Hill PLC

Will Cannabis Legalization Provide Safety for Financial Institutions?

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On this episode of the Credit Eco to Go podcast with Joann Needleman, there is much speculation that 2021 could be the year that Congress enacts meaningful legislation to allow marijuana related businesses (MRBs) to access...more

King & Spalding

FDA Releases Progress Report Regarding Enforcement Discretion Policy on Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol (CBD)

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Last week, FDA submitted a report to Congress detailing the Agency’s progress on developing an enforcement discretion policy (i.e., a policy of not taking enforcement action) on hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). At the same...more

Stinson LLP

Missouri Financial Institutions Must Prepare for Impending Marijuana Banking Challenges

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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

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CANADA: How Can Employers Mitigate Liability for Incidents Related to Alcohol or Cannabis Consumption at Holiday Parties?

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In Canada, employers that host holiday parties for their employees could expose themselves to significant common law liability for the actions of an employee or guest who is under the influence of alcohol or cannabis....more

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Boss Moves in Makeup: A Look at the Future of Cosmetics

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Seyfarth hosted its first “Future of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products" event in its New York office on November 12, 2019. The event brought together industry leaders and Seyfarth attorneys for a timely conversation on the...more

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Ye Olde Holiday Crossword — With Clues for Solving the Office Party Puzzle

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As the end of the year approaches, many employers are preparing for the annual office holiday party. This occasion presents an opportunity for employers to express appreciation for the hard work performed by staff all year....more

Williams Mullen

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

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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

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

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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

Flaster Greenberg PC

New Jersey Creates Employment Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients and Providers

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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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Event] Maximizing Coverage for Cannabis Businesses - June 19th, San Francisco, CA

The cannabis insurance market is responding quickly to meet the unique needs of the industry. Cannabis businesses should be aware of what to look for and obstacles they might face when developing an insurance program....more

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Developments in the Marijuana Industry and the Implications for Financial Institutions

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The myriad—and conflicting—state, federal and international laws governing the burgeoning marijuana industry have created a complicated legal landscape for financial institutions. In the United States, most states have...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Avoiding Office Holiday Party Headaches

The annual holiday party is a great time of the year to celebrate employees and business successes, but it can be fraught with peril. Wise employers will plan holiday celebrations carefully....more

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Josh Gordon: The Final Straw?

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The NFL season is back, and with it comes personnel news. Are the Steelers and Antonio Brown going to smooth things over? Is Tom Brady getting along with his boss? Will Dez Bryant find work? For me, though, the most...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

The Medical Marijuana Industry and AML: Opportunities and Risks

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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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Insuring Cannabis: Not Business As Usual, Yet

The legalization of cannabis in many states is helping the industry to become mainstream and gain access to insurance products taken for granted in other economic sectors. But there is still a long way to go until the...more

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Nevada’s Gaming Policy Committee Convenes To Discuss Marijuana And The Gaming Industry

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How far do Nevada’s casinos need to go to police marijuana use by their customers? Can a casino resort allow a marijuana industry conference to utilize its convention facilities? What practices do casinos need to follow...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

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

Baker Donelson

It's Not Reefer Madness, It's Risk Management: Providing Investment Services to the Marijuana-Related Industry

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Investment advisors and broker-dealers ask more and more whether they can safely provide investment services to prospective customers in the marijuana industry. The answer is still that there is a risk of liability under...more

Stinson LLP

Emerging Trends Newsletter - Q4

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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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