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Weedmaps Dodges Class-Action Lawsuit by Implementing New Advertising Policy

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Weedmaps, founded in 2008 and based in Irvine, California, is a well-known website for those in search of a local marijuana dispensary. In February 2018, the Bureau of Cannabis Control sent Weedmaps a cease and desist letter telling the company it was breaking state law by including advertisements for unlicensed businesses.

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COOKIES AND TERRASCEND Partner To Bring Top-Shelf Genetics To The Garden State

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Later, in 2008, Berner founded Cookies along with his partner Jai, a Bay Area cultivator and breeder. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against TerrAscend. Their intention was to create the world’s highest-quality, most innovative cannabis strains.

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Massachusetts: cannabis bill sails through committee

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The more wide-ranging bill (H 174/S 72), which a spokesperson said is a priority for House Speaker Ron Mariano, addresses aspects of state laws that cannabis regulators and industry entrepreneurs have been increasingly vocal about taking issue with. I’m thrilled we’re finally advancing it.”.

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Arizona Federal Judge Enters Judgment for Terminated Employee: High Levels In Positive Drug Test Insufficient to Show Impairment From Marijuana

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the plaintiff Carol Whitmire had worked at Walmart since 2008, initially as a Cashier and thereafter as a Customer Service Supervisor. Therefore, the court held plaintiff’s termination was contrary to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, A.R.S. § 36-2813(B) (“AMMA”). Case Background. In Whitmire v. Walmart Inc. , 23-493.06 (“DTEA”).

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Seyfarth Shaw Article: Arizona Federal Judge Enters Judgment for Terminated Employee: High Levels In Positive Drug Test Insufficient to Show Impairment From Marijuana

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Kays advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state laws. She is experienced in litigating federal and state court cases involving the defense of employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and retaliation matters. 36-2813(B) (“AMMA”).

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Article: In the Weeds: Marijuana Legalization & Employment Laws

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Dish Network, LLC , the Supreme Court of Colorado analyzed whether a state statute prohibiting employers from discharging employees based on “lawful” out-of-work activities prevented employers from terminating employees for using marijuana. [16] Whether Employers Are Required to Reasonably Accommodate Medical Marijuana Use. 28] Id.

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Looking Back on 25 Years of California Cannabis: Growing Pains (STILL) Persist

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With the passage of SB 420 , this collective system was formalized and, with the advent of the 2008 Guidelines issued by the State Attorney General’s Office, more details around “compliance” and best practices were provided; but it was nothing like we have today under Prop. At the same time, Prop. Enforcement.