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Annual Party Poopers’ Guide to the Holidays: The Office Holiday Party is Back and So Are We

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Over the past two years, employers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic were forced to hold their holiday celebrations virtually via Zoom, or maybe even scrapped such events altogether given the circumstances. This year,...more

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CDC Issues Guidance for Employers to Address Possible Marijuana Use by Drivers

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Last month, the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, issued a bulletin directed to employers with workers who drive as part of their jobs. The bulletin, “Marijuana Driving: How...more

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In the Weeds: CDC on Hired Drivers Using Cannabis, Ordering by App in Ontario and Delta-8 Testing

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Newsworthy Highlights - CDC Issues “Best Practices” for Businesses on Employed Drivers and Cannabis Use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and...more

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FDA And CDC Issue Warnings Regarding Health Risks Of Using Delta-8 THC Products

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued warnings to the public regarding the potential health risks of using Delta-8 THC products on September 14, 2021...more

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With teens’ health at risk, White House plays politics with vaping

The Trump Administration kicked off the new year with a whimper not a bang with yet another of its attempts to corral the health nightmare of e-cigarettes and vaping by the nation’s young, while not upsetting the industry too...more

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With new heat on THC and CBD use, will zeal for marijuana keep growing?

Fans of marijuana and its related products may want to take careful note of developments regarding their health and safety effects. Federal researchers are racing to trace thousands of cases of lung damage and dozens of...more

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On vaping, gun violence, and health insurance, the big talk flows, but action, not so much

When it comes to key health concerns of the American public, President Trump and his administration have offered evidence anew that whatever they say may not last to the next political moment, that inaction is its own...more

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Lung Injuries from E-Cigarettes a Reality or Isolated ‘Outbreak’?

The number of reported injuries related to e-cigarettes and vaping other substances stands at 1,888 and counting. The number or deaths linked to the devices stood at 37, but with a recent fatality in Illinois, it now is 38....more

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Does the Cloud of Vaping-Related Injuries Portend a Storm of Litigation? - Cannabis Industry News Alert

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

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Vaping Injuries Roil Regulators

With more than 1,000 reported cases in 48 states, government agencies are scrambling to investigate and are advising consumers to avoid e-cigarettes and other vaping products. Even as a new regulatory landscape begins forming...more

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Massachusetts Bans All Vaping Products

On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency... Citing the growing number of cases of unexplained pulmonary illnesses in the United States and the Commonwealth of...more

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CDC and SAMHSA to Hold Summer Meetings for Public Health and Marijuana

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced meetings to be held this summer related to public health and marijuana. The CDC’s Board of Scientific...more

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Cannabis Use Across Industries And Occupations: What Can-A-Business Do?

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Legalized cannabis is quickly making an entrance into all corners of the United States. Currently, nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use. An additional 20 states allow medical...more

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