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Connecticut Becomes the 20th Jurisdiction to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Seyfarth Synopsis: In the first six months of 2021, several states legalized marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes, including New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Mexico. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill that legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

The Blunt Truth

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. On April 12, 2021, New Mexico saw the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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ILLINOIS CANNABIS TRAILER BILL SIGNED INTO LAW; ARE MORE SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES COMING?

Cannabis Law Report

by Douglas Sargent | Dec 5, 2019 | Legislation , Medical Marijuana , Recreational Marijuana , Taxation | Illinois. We did not want to go back and revisit policy at this point in time,” said Sen. Please check our blog for updates, as we will be following any additional amendments closely.

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Amazon sued for employment discrimination over Psychedelic Mushrooms

Cannabis Law Report

Plaintiff was told his termination was because he failed to disclose an improper relationship between two other Amazon employees — a violation of Amazon’s employee policy. Blog: Michigan Employment Law Advisor. Instead, Plaintiff alleges he became the subject of an Amazon investigation and was eventually terminated.

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California Employers Ease Zero Tolerance on Cannabis

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

California employers long have long availed themselves of their right – as affirmed by the state’s high court – to carry out zero tolerance policies against workers who use drugs – even if that drug use takes place off-the-job. 64 that legalized recreational use. The History of Employer Zero Tolerance Policies.

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25 Cities Sue California to Block Unfettered Marijuana Delivery

Marijuana Lawyer Blog

64 , the legislation that opened the door to legalized recreational marijuana in California. Approximately 80 percent of the state’s 482 cities have barred cannabis retailers from either setting up shop or selling the drug for recreational purposes. However, not all plaintiff cities have prohibited recreational sales.