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ACC Louisiana Professionalism and Cannabis in the Workplace CLE Programs

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McGlinchey attorneys are presenting a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program to the Louisiana Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) on November 3, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The ACC is a global bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking opportunities, and advocacy initiatives.

Kristi Richard (Baton Rouge) and Zelma Frederick (Baton Rouge) will present “Professionalism.” This session will discuss the practical and legal analysis of hot topics in employment law and how legal professionals should respectfully treat fellow lawyers, employees, and representatives of the bench and clients with regard to their diversity, cultural identities, and other differences.

Andrew Albritton (New Orleans) and Chase Stoecker (Fort Lauderdale) will present “Cannabis in the Workplace.” This session will explore recent state laws that have passed that address marijuana use in the workplace, federal workplace safety in the cannabis industry, drug testing laws, the intersection of federal and state laws, and more.

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News Release

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In the Media

Karma Koala Podcast with McGlinchey’s Chase Stoecker

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News Release

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Presentation

Cannabis in the Workplace

December 13, 2023

Of Counsel Chase Stoecker (Fort Lauderdale) and Associate Andrew Albritton (New Orleans) will present a Law Practice CLE webinar, "Cannabis in the Workplace," on December 13, 2023.

In the Media

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Published Article

Hot Workforce Topics in 2023: Remote Work and Pro-Employee Movements

August 18, 2023

The year 2023 represents a time of shifting attitudes toward the workplace and workforce, with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to wax and wane, pro-employee movements taking place in high-profile industries, and the make-up of the U.S. Supreme Court and the rest of the federal court system on a conservative shift. Keeping up with the hot topics ensures employers understand their workforce and the issues facing them.

Presentation

Cannabis in the Workplace

August 17, 2023

Of Counsel Chase Stoecker (Fort Lauderdale) and Associate Andrew Albritton (New Orleans) will present a My CLE Webinar, "Cannabis in the Workplace," on August 17, 2023.

News Release

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Alert

Use of Cannabis by Workers in Safety-Sensitive Positions

May 16, 2023

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Published Article

Budding Workplace Marijuana Impairment Laws Put Employers in a Bind

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Alert

Employers Subject to Workplace Safety Laws Despite Marijuana’s Illegal Status

March 17, 2023

Recently an individual employed by Trulieve Inc., who was responsible for grinding and handling cannabis at Trulieve’s cultivation site in Massachusetts, died due to asthma-related complications following exposure to “occupational quantities of whole and ground cannabis,” according to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hazard letter issued in June 2022.  Under a settlement agreement with OSHA, Trulieve agreed to study the potential hazards of ground marijuana dust.