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Fourth Circuit Affirms Termination of Employee for Alleged Lawful THC Consumption

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North Carolina employees are increasingly testing positive for illegal marijuana use while contending that they were only using legal hemp-derived products sold over the counter in this State. Some employees assert that these...more

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Managing Labor and Employment Complexities in Cannabis Businesses

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In part 3 of our cannabis law series “Saul Sessions," Saul Ewing partners Ruth Rauls and Erik Pramschufer discuss emerging industry developments and common issues that cannabis businesses face today. This session covers labor...more

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 29: Weed in the Workplace with Christy Rogers of Maynard Nexsen

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Our hosts Tina, Jennie and Christy sit down for an increasingly top of mind topic for many employers - weed in the workplace. Christy offers her insight on how employers can best navigate marijuana issues such as legalized...more

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Ohio Employers Should Follow These 6 Steps Now That Recreational Cannabis Sales Have Begun

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Ohio employers need to prepare now that legalized recreational cannabis sales have kicked off – and your workers will be able to legally purchase the drug throughout the state. Beginning August 6, Ohioans 21 years of age or...more

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[Event] Cannabis Law Institute 2024 - July 25th - 26th, Chicago, IL

The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Cannabis Law Institute 2024 (CLI 2024), the marquee conference dedicated to advancing legal excellence in the rapidly evolving...more

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Managing Employee Compliance in Highly Regulated Industries — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Josh Riggs, owner of Social Cannabis, based in Denver, CO. They delve into the complexities of managing employee conduct in...more

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California’s New Drug Testing Rules Protect Employees’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use

With expanding legalization and commercialization—including several state initiatives in 2024 and perhaps even federal legislation—the chances are good that your California business has at least a few employees who consume...more

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Off-Duty Conduct Protections for Employees’ 4/20 Celebrations: A Look at the High Points of a Few States’ Marijuana Laws

With the arrival of the unofficial annual holiday known as “4/20,” employers can celebrate by reminding themselves of the state laws that could protect employees’ off-duty 4/20 celebrations....more

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Weed at Work: Can Georgia Employers Still Drug Test?

Across the United States, a broad legal spectrum has developed regarding the use of marijuana, thus creating great uncertainty among employers that have long striven to maintain drug-free workplaces. Federally, marijuana...more

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(Podcast) California Employment News: Expanded Workplace Protections Regarding Cannabis Use

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New laws in 2024 expand workplace protections for employees regarding their current and past cannabis use. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina review these changes, previewed in our 2024 Employment Law Update seminars, in this...more

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Protecting Off-Duty Cannabis Use in California: What Employers Should Know

As of January 1, 2024, California employers cannot make employment decisions based on an employee’s legal, off-duty cannabis use. They also cannot request information about a job applicant’s prior cannabis use. Constangy...more

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[Webinar] Medical Marijuana Laws in Kentucky - What You Need to Know - February 21st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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The vast majority of States and the District of Columbia have now legalized the use of medical marijuana, with Kentucky set to join this list in 2025. The fast pace and varied approaches seen in this emerging field have...more

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Get Blitzed and Get Busted: Marijuana Use at Company Holiday Parties

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The holiday season is officially here! Companies across the state will be kickstarting festivities by gathering together for a fun night out. Drinks will be flowing and laughter will be filling the air, but now marijuana may...more

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Growing Pains: Cultivating Effective Workplace Policies in a Recreational Cannabis State

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With the November 7 passage of Issue 2, effective December 7, 2023, Ohioans will be able to purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and grow marijuana plants in their home. Ohio is the 24th state to allow...more

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Ohio Becomes 24th State to Legalize Recreational Use of Marijuana: 7 Key Considerations for Employers

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters made Ohio the twenty-fourth state in the United States to legalize the recreational possession and use of marijuana. Ohio Revised Code (R.C.) Section 3780, which is subject to amendment by the...more

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Recreational Adult Use of Marijuana Was Approved By Ohio Voters This Week: What Does This Mean for Ohio Employers?

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Earlier this week, Ohio voters decided Issue 2, voting to enact Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780, effective December 7, 2023. Chapter 3780 authorizes and regulates the recreational use of cannabis by adults over twenty-one...more

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Puff, Puff, Passed: A 6-Step Plan for Ohio Employers as Recreational Marijuana Legalized

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Ohio voters just passed a statutory initiative to legalize adult use (and purchase) of recreational marijuana in the state, becoming the 24th state to do so. Specifically, Issue 2 – which passed on November 7, permits Ohioans...more

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Ohio’s a Buzz: Impact of Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Use on Employers

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Tuesday, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana use. Today employers are wondering, “how does this new law affect the workplace?” The short answer is: not much. Consistent with...more

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California Laws Come into Effect Regarding Off-Duty Marijuana Use

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Two new laws will take effect next year that restrict how employers may respond to worker off-duty cannabis use.  One law will restrict employers’ ability to ask about prior cannabis use in the hiring process, and the other...more

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The Week in Weed: October 2023 # 4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see there’s a controversy over cannabis use and gun ownership by police officers in Jersey City, New...more

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Recreational Marijuana Legalization, Drug Testing Trends, and Considerations for Employers

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Minnesota is now the 23rd state (in addition to Washington D.C. and Guam) to legalize recreational marijuana in some form or another. Minnesota joins a growing list of states taking action on marijuana policy....more

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Right to Reef? The Growing Number of State and Local Laws Addressing Off-Duty Marijuana Use by Employees

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Few areas of the law have evolved more quickly than the quagmire of federal, state, and local laws governing employee use of marijuana. Although cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act,...more

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Now that marijuana is legal in Maryland, what do employers need to know?

Effective July 1, 2023, Maryland became the 21st state to legalize recreational cannabis.  Individuals 21 and over may now purchase, possess, and use cannabis products without fear of criminal repercussions in the state. ...more

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Employers Should Take Note of Important Minnesota Employment Law Developments From the 2023 Legislative Session

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The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was an active one and has resulted in a number of new employment law obligations for employers with Minnesota-based employees...more

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Minnesota Has Gone “All In” on Marijuana Legalization - What Does This Mean for Employers?

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Around this time last year, Minnesota legalized edible products containing hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Now, Minnesota has gone “all in”—becoming the 23rd state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana and...more

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