By Adam R. Young, Michael L. DeMarino, Jennifer L. Mora, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new recreational cannabis bill, which contains extensive provisions regarding the extent of an employer’s right to ban and otherwise discipline employees for cannabis use. The legislation takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
Across the
Continue Reading High Times Continue – Illinois Enacts Recreational Cannabis Law
By Adam R. Young, Michael L. DeMarino, and Jennifer L. Mora
Seyfarth Synopsis: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign a new recreational cannabis bill, which contains extensive provisions regarding the extent of an employer’s right to ban and otherwise discipline employees for cannabis use.
Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational
Continue Reading Half Baked — Illinois Legislature Includes Some Employer Protections in New Recreational Cannabis Law, But Creates Potential Liabilities
By Adam R. Young, Michael L. DeMarino, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use.
Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that
Continue Reading Illinois Marijuana Legislation Update: Senate Bill Would Protect Employers’ Rights
By Joshua M. Henderson, Ilana R. Morady, Brent I. Clark, and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) recently held advisory meetings on the Agency’s draft rules for the Marijuana/Cannabis Industry and for the Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment. It is seeking public comments.
Marijuana/Cannabis
Continue Reading Cal/OSHA Drafts Rules for the Marijuana/Cannabis Industry and Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment
Seyfarth Synopsis: Marijuana businesses must properly label their products if they contain chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive health problems. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty or civil lawsuit.
Entrepreneurial Plaintiff’s attorneys have now set their sites on marijuana businesses. Since January 1, 2017, Plaintiff’s firms
Continue Reading Beware: Marijuana Businesses Targeted With Product Labeling Violation Letters