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Nevada Supreme Court Holds Recreational Cannabis is Not a “Lawful” Off-Duty Product

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Recently, however, the Supreme Court of Nevada upheld dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit, which claimed that his termination for testing positive for recreational cannabis violated the state’s lawful off-duty product law. 11, 2022.). Ceballos v. NP Palace, LLC , Aug. He also sued for wrongful discharge.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

Cannabis Law Report

In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law.

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Could Recreational Marijuana Use Jeopardize a Nevada Employee’s Job?

Cannabis Law Report

Recreational marijuana use is legal under Nevada state law. But could recreational marijuana use jeopardize an employee’s employment? Nevada voters voted to legalize recreational marijuana use effective January 1, 2017. The law decriminalized recreational marijuana when used in compliance with Nevada law.

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Amazon sued for employment discrimination over Psychedelic Mushrooms

Cannabis Law Report

By Jason Shinn on June 6, 2022. Last week Amazon was sued over alleged employment law violations. This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. Decriminalizing Mushroom and Plant Psychedelics and HR. We’ll see ya at the polls in 2024.

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How Links to Marijuana Industry Can Affect Foreign Nationals’ U.S. Immigration Status

Cannabis Law Report

Russo on August 31, 2022. immigration law, any non-U.S. Serious immigration consequences can result even in states where employees may be protected from employer sanctions based on marijuana use. Until marijuana is decriminalized at the federal level, foreign nationals must be wary. By William J.

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Paying for Patients’ Pot? SCOTUS Seeks DOJ Opinion on Medical Cannabis Coverage

Cannabis Law Report

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. By: James C. Asbill [5/5/22]. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co.,

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Alaska Rep. Don Young Pens Letter to President Biden About Cannabis

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In his campaign trail, he was crystal clear when he stated , “I think we should decriminalize marijuana, period. The common goal is to harmonize federal laws that conflict with various state laws that permit medical and recreational cannabis. So why has nothing changed?