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Is Psychedelic-assisted Therapy The Next Step In Workplace Wellness? (Podcast)
Dykema are most popular: within Insurance and Transport topic(s) What if employers could improve mental health, lower costs, and boost retention by offering treatments once considered unconventional?
Cannabis Employment Compliance: How to Navigate Complex State and Federal Regulations
It’s 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday, and you get a text message from the wife of one of your best employees. The employee has been arrested because they were involved in an altercation at a sporting event the night before. They won’t be out of jail until at least Monday, so they’ll miss their shift that day, and they’ve been charged with several crimes. If you run a business in any number of settings, from coffee shops to car factories, this situation poses challenges.
One Minute Matters [Video]: Did Texas Just Redefine Its Drug Policy In One Legislative Session? (With Brett Gelbord And Antonio Cifuentes)
Did Texas just redefine its drug policy in one session? Lawmakers in Texas just enacted a wave of legislation aimed at banning hemp-derived THC, expanding medical cannabis access, and investing heavily in psychedelic research. Brett Gelbord and Antonio Cifuentes break down three key takeaways for businesses, clinicians, and local governments—and how it could impact enforcement, access, and future innovation. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter.
Federal Labor Law Preempts State's Attempt To Regulate Union Activity In Cannabis Industry
A federal court ruled that Oregon's labor peace agreement requirement for cannabis businesses is preempted by the NLRA. This decision could prompt legal challenges to similar laws in other states. In an ironic turn of events this week, the application of federal law benefited state-licensed cannabis businesses in Oregon—and potentially nationwide.
Updates on Michigan Psychedelic News
It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. Here’s a quick recap of two important bits of psychedelic news. First, State Senator Jeff Irwin re-introduced a bill that would decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi on a statewide basis.
Updates on Michigan Psychedelic News
It’s been an active few weeks in Michigan on the psychedelics front, with activity on both the legalization and law enforcement sides of the issue. Here’s a quick recap of two important bits of psychedelic news. First, State Senator Jeff Irwin re-introduced a bill that would decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi on a statewide basis.
Workplace Drug Testing Update
As legal markets for recreational marijuana continue to open up in the US, and public opinion about responsible marijuana use slides towards acceptance, the requirements for employment-related drug testing are slowly evolving to meet the moment.
Workplace Drug Testing Update
As legal markets for recreational marijuana continue to open up in the U.S., and public opinion about responsible marijuana use slides towards acceptance, the requirements for employment-related drug testing are slowly evolving to meet the moment.
Cannabis Employee Misclassification Case Moves Forward in Federal Court
On March 7, 2023, a federal court in Pennsylvania issued a ruling denying a cannabis company’s motion to dismiss claims based on the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). The opinion in DeMarco et al. v. FarmaceuticalRC, LLC et al., W.D. Pa. Case No. 2022cv-1164, covers familiar ground in the realm of FLSA misclassification cases, and explains why the plaintiffs—who work as drivers ferrying defendants’ cannabis products along their supply chain—sufficiently pled their claims.
2022 Post-Election Analysis: Where Does Cannabis Go From Here?
Brett Gelbord is an accomplished business attorney seated in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group focused on providing practical and efficient guidance to employers on all manner of workforce-related issues. Brett has represented clients in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on… Brett Gelbord is an accomplished business attorney seated in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group focused on providing practical and efficient guidance to employers on all manner of workforce-related issues.
2022 Election Results - Cannabis Continues Its Spread Across Michigan
Brett Gelbord is an accomplished business attorney seated in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group focused on providing practical and efficient guidance to employers on all manner of workforce-related issues. Brett has represented clients in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on… Brett Gelbord is an accomplished business attorney seated in Dykema’s Labor & Employment Group focused on providing practical and efficient guidance to employers on all manner of workforce-related issues.
Detroit Opens Adult-Use Retail Licensing After Victory in Court
On August 30, 2022, the Wayne County Circuit Court issued rulings denying injunctive relief to several cannabis companies that challenged the implementation of the City of Detroit’s adult-use cannabis ordinance (the “Ordinance”). In addition to denying motions for preliminary injunctions, the Court also dismissed the cases entirely. In doing so, the court reached several conclusions that are at odds with a full reading of Michigan’s cannabis statutes and rules.
Organized Labor Rolls Up To The Michigan Cannabis Industry
Earlier this month, a cannabis company located in Manistee, Michigan, announced that its dispensary workers successfully unionized, marking the first instance of organized labor in the state’s cannabis industry. The company’s dispensary workers are now members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 876. While Michigan has a long history of unionized workforces, this is a new development for the state’s cannabis industry.
The Michigan Decriminalization of Psilocybin Mushrooms and Other Plants and Fungi Initiative Has Been Approved For Circulation As A Ballot Initiative
This month, the Michigan Board of Canvassers approved a ballot initiative that asks the people of Michigan to decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi.
FDA Remains Vigilant Against CBD-Related Health Claims | JD Supra
Who Needs to Know Manufacturers and Retailers of CBD products. Why It Matters In March 2021, the FDA issued four warning letters to CBD companies around the country. The administration takes a strong stance on product labelling and marketing efforts containing health claims about CBD.
USDA Issues Final Rules For Hemp Cultivation and Production Under the 2018 Farm Bill | JD Supra
On January 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its Final Rules governing the hemp industry, replacing the Interim Final Rules (IFR) that had been in place since October 31, 2019. While much of the regulatory paradigm established by the IFR remains unchanged, the USDA appears to have thoroughly considered the public comments submitted during the rulemaking process, and as a result, there are several important differences in the Final Rules.
Michigan Releases Interim Rules for Adult Recreational Marijuana Industry | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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