In light of White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s recent comments that the Department of Justice may seek “greater enforcement” of the federal laws prohibiting the recreational use of marijuana, eleven U.S. Senators sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions seeking clarification of the DOJ’s position. In a letter dated March 2, 2017
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Trump Administration May Enforce Federal Laws Prohibiting Non-Medical Use of Marijuana
By Kathryn J. Russo on
Posted in Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana
In one of the Trump Administration’s first public statements on recreational marijuana, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer stated in a press conference today that the Department of Justice may seek “greater enforcement” of the federal laws prohibiting the recreational use of marijuana.
Mr. Spicer said that there is “a big difference” between medical marijuana…
Seven States Pass New Marijuana Laws On Election Day
By Kathryn J. Russo & Catherine A. Cano on
Election Day 2016 saw voters approve new marijuana laws in seven states. There are now a total of 28 states (plus the District of Columbia) with medical marijuana laws and 8 states (plus the District of Columbia) with recreational marijuana laws. Arizona’s proposed recreational marijuana law did not pass. Read the full article on Jackson…
Eight States Will Vote On New Marijuana Laws On Election Day 2016
By Kathryn J. Russo on
Currently, twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have medical marijuana laws, while four states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use. On Election Day 2016, eight more states will consider adopting such laws. Here is a brief summary of those proposed laws, focusing on the implications for employers:
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