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California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms

Canna Law Blog

Even after Governor Schwarzenegger authorized a statewide decriminalization program in 2010, thousands continued to face serious misdemeanor charges related to cannabis. Proposition 64, passed a few years later, lacked any discussion addressing the damage caused by past policies.

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Banking for Cannabis Growers

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. She held multiple positions in the Office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom from 2009 to 2010, including Budget Office Policy Assistant, Director of Scheduling and Deputy Board Liaison. Compliance Division – Richard Parrott. Chief Deputy Director – Rasha Salama.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. Senate Bill 1003 / House Bill 2273 to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. AZ resident? Connecticut. CT resident?

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National Cannabis Law Firm Vicente Sederberg LLP Opens New York Office, Strengthens Corporate Team With Two New Attorneys

Cannabis Law Report

He also advises clients on marijuana and hemp licensing, regulatory, and compliance matters, with a focus on the New York and New Jersey cannabis markets. About Vicente Sederberg LLP : Vicente Sederberg LLP ( [link] ) is one of the nation’s leading firms focused on cannabis law and policy. and around the world.

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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

Cannabis Law Report

Kays has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Star each year since 2010. During her employment Walmart had a drug testing policy which expressly stated that employees were prohibited from “[r]eporting to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including medical marijuana.” During law school, Ms. Walmart Inc. ,

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UK patient refused entry to Blackpool theme park with medical cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

In an email to the park after his visit, Alex expressed his concerns about the incident, making reference to the Equality Act 2010. Alex also referred in his email complaint to the Equality Act 2010, which we feel we have appropriately addressed. That’s a difficulty that people don’t understand.”. The park’s response.