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Marijuana in the Workplace: Key Takeaways for Multi-Jurisdictional Marijuana Compliance

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Where do employers currently stand around marijuana testing and compliance risk management? Member Heidi Urness (Seattle) will co-present “Marijuana in the Workplace: Key Takeaways for Multi-Jurisdictional Marijuana Compliance” at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) 31st Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance Conference on January 24, 2023, in New York City.

Heidi and her co-presenter will scan a patchwork of U.S. marijuana legalization developments, as well as how some employers are creating more relaxed policies amid such a piecemeal regulatory environment.

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MedMen’s Illegality Defense: Will the Court Take the Case?

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MedMen – a Canadian corporation, and one of the best-known names in marijuana – recently made headlines for pulling an old trick: attempting to avoid making nearly $1,000,000 of lease payments based on marijuana’s illegal status under federal law.

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Employers: Clock is Ticking to Update Marijuana Policies

January 27, 2023

With an increasing number of states passing laws protecting employees who utilize marijuana, employers throughout the country are presently tasked with redesigning their marijuana-related policies and practices to avoid the (significantly increased) risk of suffering discrimination, retaliation, and other costly claims. With many relevant state laws going into effect throughout the next twelve months, the clock is ticking.

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Tax Win in Oregon Reminds Cannabis Businesses to Properly Classify Expenses

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The Marijuana Licensing Game is Officially Afoot in Alabama

December 2, 2022

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In the Media

Cannabis Worker’s Death Triggers Closer OSHA Industry Scrutiny

November 2, 2022

Member Heidi Urness  (Seattle) was interviewed by Bloomberg Law on November 2, 2022, in "Cannabis Worker’s Death Triggers Closer OSHA Industry Scrutiny". She discussed the federal government's view on cannabis industry oversight regarding working conditions.