Bimonthly News Update

MUST READ: NJ Court Reinstates Officers Fired for Off-Duty Cannabis Use

The New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that two Jersey City police officers, previously terminated for off-duty cannabis use, can be reinstated to full duty and allowed to carry firearms.

• Nation’s First Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against the Marijuana Industry for Alleged Harms Across a Dozen States

Plaintiffs allege marijuana companies misled consumers about health risks while marketing products linked to serious mental and physical harm.

• Court Upholds Denial of Medical Pot Reimbursement for Psych Injury

A Delaware Superior Court has upheld an Industrial Accident Board decision denying a longtime workers compensation claimant’s request for reimbursement of medical marijuana to treat psychological injuries stemming from a workplace robbery at a Family Dollar store.

• Marijuana Rescheduling Expected to Change Comp Reimbursement Claims

Employers seeking to deny workers compensation claims related to medical marijuana reimbursement will likely need to refine their legal strategies following the federal government’s order to reclassify the drug, a legal expert said.

• Oklahoma Law Revises Standards to Address Drug Use for Safety-Sensitive Positions

A new law taking effect later this year in Oklahoma requires employers to enforce a zero-tolerance standard for safety-sensitive positions.

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