Regardless of whether or not Governor John Kasich (R-OH) signs a bill legalizing medical marijuana, Ohio employers can still enforce restrictions on employees using the drug for treatment. Last month, the Ohio state legislature passed a bill that would allow patients with a physician recommendation to use marijuana without smoking it. Nevertheless, the bill also states that ... Read More
Louisiana One Step Closer to CBD Oil
Louisiana is one step closer to bringing medical marijuana to the state. Republican representative Fred Mills submitted Senate Bill 271 which was written to circumvent marijuana’s Schedule I status. This bill would allow doctors a way to prescribe medical marijuana (in the form of CBD oil) without risking their prescription license. First, the bill’s wording was altered ... Read More
Ohio Attempting to Pass Medical Marijuana for Second Time
Ohio is once again trying to push for cannabis legalization. Last year, Ohio’s ballot had movements to legalize both medicinal and recreation cannabis; however, this year’s bill will just include the medical variety. Passing the November 8 ballot would make it possible for those suffering from severe medical conditions to get prescriptions from their physicians to help find ... Read More
Australia Passes Medical Marijuana Law
On February 10, 2016, the Liberal Party introduced a bill to Australia’s parliament to legalize medical marijuana. The passing of this bill would be an amendment to the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967. After the bill’s opposition flipped and pledged support, signs pointed to the bill’s passing. The proposal would establish national licensing and a plan for permitting to make sure ... Read More
Cannabis Retail Store Facing Suit over Pesticide Use
Pesticide use during cannabis cultivation has led LivWell to face a consumer lawsuit. LivWell currently stands as one of Colorado’s biggest cannabis cultivation and retail businesses. Depending on the outcome of the suit, this may be the first instance where a cannabis production company has been held accountable for pesticide use. Brandan Flores and Brandie Larrabee filed ... Read More
