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MUST READ: New Jersey Appellate Division Recognizes Private Right of Action Under CREAMMA

In a significant development for New Jersey employers, the state appeals court has held that the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMMA) permits individuals, including applicants, to bring private lawsuits against employers for alleged cannabis‑related employment discrimination. 

• Many Want Employer Benefits for Substance, Alcohol Use Issues-But Few Have Them, Survey Finds

Though more than half of workers believe employer support for substance and alcohol issues is important, only 14% have access to such a benefit, a new survey finds

• A Dual Framework Emerges: Marijuana’s Schedule III Reclassification and the Road Ahead for Employers

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final order reclassifying certain marijuana-related products under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

• NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission Promotes Safe Use of Cannabis by Consumers

In recognition of National Safety Month, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission offers 10 safety tips every consumer should know.

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