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Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. A growing number of states permit individuals to use marijuana on the recommendation of a physician. Despite state laws to the contrary, Federal law still prohibits the use or possession of marijuana. The conflict between state and federal law on this issue has created interesting enforcement issues and significant legal hurdles for medical marijuana providers. less -

Lawful Products Statutes Complicate Employers' Response to Employees' Claims of CBD Use

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 7/26/2024

Over the past year, we have encountered a growing number of claims raised by applicants and employees who allege that positive drug test results for marijuana were actually the result of their use of legal hemp products...more

The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Update: Issue 5

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 2/25/2020

The 2020 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature is now entering the final stretch with only a little less than two weeks left. No new bills may be introduced in either chamber (though a committee may still originate...more

New Jersey Employers Must Pay for Pot

White and Williams LLP on 1/28/2020

In a groundbreaking decision, the New Jersey Superior Court decided the outcome of the confusing dispute between federal and state medical marijuana laws when it comes to paying for medical marijuana as a workers’...more

2020 Legislative Session –A Sampling of Health Related Bills Filed

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx on 12/10/2019

The 2020 Legislative Session will begin its 60-day trek to completion on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. The following is a sample of bills that have been filed. We encourage you to review these bills, and contact us with specific...more

Marijuana And Group Health Plans: Is Coverage Possible?

Laner Muchin, Ltd. on 7/1/2019

As Illinois prepares to become the 11th state that has legalized marijuana in some form, group health plan sponsors, especially self-insured plan sponsors, may be considering whether they can or should include medical...more

New Mexico, New Laws: “Right-to-Work” Preemption, Gender-Neutral Restrooms, Criminal History Checks — and More

Littler on 4/17/2019

New Mexico’s state legislature has been busy over the past few weeks acting on bills introduced earlier this year. The state has enacted at least nine new laws affecting employers, covering many topics from health care access...more

North Carolina Legislative Update - April 2019 #2

Brooks Pierce on 4/12/2019

Legislators in both chambers considered many bills this week as House budget writers negotiated behind closed doors. Budget Bill - After recently concluding Appropriations subcommittee meetings, House members are...more

Update on the West Virginia Legislature - The Final Week, Issue 9

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/5/2019

We are entering the final week of the 60-day legislative session, which concludes at midnight on March 9. This past Wednesday, we marked crossover day, the last day for bills to advance out of their house of origin if...more

Recent Report from Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission on Compassionate Use Fund Highlights Disparate Tax Treatment of...

Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP on 2/12/2019

In a December 2018 letter to Governor Hogan, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”) discussed plans to fund the Compassionate Use Fund. As medical...more