Electronic cigarettes and vaping have been heralded by many as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. A recent outbreak of illnesses allegedly related to vaping, however, has ignited public hysteria and will...more
10/10/2019
/ Cannabis Products ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Dispensaries ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Manufacturer Liability ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Mass Tort Litigation ,
Public Health ,
Public Safety ,
Supply Chain ,
Tobacco ,
Vaping
Although marijuana is classified as an illegal drug under federal law, a majority of states have now legalized its use in one form or another. This rapidly evolving legal landscape presents new challenges for employers,...more
2/7/2019
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Recreational Use ,
Workplace Safety ,
Zero Tolerance Policies
Although marijuana is an illegal drug under federal law, a majority of states have now legalized its use in one form or another. Additionally, Canada recently legalized the use of marijuana, and proposals for loosening...more
1/10/2019
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
General Duty Clause ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
OSHA ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Safety ,
Zero Tolerance Policies