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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Zero Tolerance Policies State and Local Government

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Medical Marijuana and the Construction Industry: Effective Drug Testing Policy and Compliance

Last year, Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to approve Initiative 65 and legalize medical marijuana. While the fate of the initiative is currently in limbo — until the Mississippi Supreme Court decides its fate — it seems...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Voters Legalize Marijuana, Employers Ask Questions

Earlier this month, voters in five states took to the ballot box and legalized some form of marijuana use. Polls show that two-thirds of Americans now favor marijuana legalization, and 59% said it should be legal for both...more

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“High” Stakes for Employers Dealing With Evolving Cannabis Laws

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The evolving legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational uses continues to cause workplace issues for employers. Nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana, and 32 states...more

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A Potential P[l]ot Twist For Medical Marijuana And The ADA

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A recently-filed lawsuit in the federal district court in Arizona alleges that an employee’s use of medical marijuana may be permissible under the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Although the...more

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