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Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Marijuana and Protects Off-Duty Use

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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the state on May 25, 2022. The new law took effect immediately. Adults age 21 and older now can possess up to an ounce of cannabis, may grow...more

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[Virtual Event] Labor and Employment AR/HR Summit - August 10th - 12th, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CDT

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Employers, especially HR professionals, have been on a roller coaster ride over the past 18 months. COVID-19 has not only changed the way we work but has underscored the need to take proactive steps to protect the longevity...more

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Union Organizing Raises Special Challenges for the Cannabis Industry

While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, it has been legalized in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Another 29 states have decriminalized marijuana or allowed its medical use, or both. This loosening of...more

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How Might Virginia’s New Legislative Trifecta Affect Employers in the Commonwealth in 2020?

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In the November 2019 election Virginia gained a Democratic “trifecta”—both legislative chambers and the governorship are now controlled by one political party. It has been over two decades since Democratic lawmakers...more

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Unions Are High On Cannabis

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As businesses across the country look to capitalize on the “green rush” from states’ expanded medical and adult use cannabis laws, unions are also eager to take advantage of the opportunities presented by this burgeoning, and...more

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Up in Smoke? New Wisconsin Governor Proposes Marijuana Legalization and Host of New Employment Laws

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Wisconsin employers reviewing Governor Tony Evers’ very first budget proposal may be surprised by the number of the employment-related items. ...more

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