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Fox Rothschild Publishes National Survey on “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace”

By Dori K. Stibolt on December 18, 2019

Pleased to announce that Fox Rothschild has published a “National Survey on Marijuana in the Workplace and Drug Testing Laws,” this state-by-state guide will help businesses navigate complex

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How Will the MORE Act Impact Florida’s Medical Marijuana Biz?

By Dori K. Stibolt on December 2, 2019

The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, or the MORE Act — described by its sponsors as the most comprehensive reform bill to date — would decriminalize cannabis by removing

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Employee Drug Testing Post Medical Marijuana

By Dori K. Stibolt on June 27, 2019

In 2016, Florida voters passed Amendment 2 which legalized medical marijuana in Florida. Two years later, employers are adapting to the idea of employees who use medical marijuana under the

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Cannabis Use by Employees – a Rapidly Evolving Issue

By Dori K. Stibolt on April 11, 2019

As the laws involving cannabis use – for both medicinal and recreational purposes – evolve, businesses must figure out how to operate in a changing environment. I was happy to

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Medical Marijuana Bill Passes During Special Session – Will Employers Also Be Able to Pass?

By Dori K. Stibolt on June 14, 2017

Please see my update, over on Fox’s In the Weeds, on the Florida Legislature’s success in passing a medical marijuana bill during the recent special session. Now we…
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It Was Only a Matter of Time – DEA Revisiting Federal Status of Marijuana

By Dori K. Stibolt on April 7, 2016

23 states, plus the District of Columbia and Guam permit some form of medical marijuana use. And, there are various medical marijuana ballot provisions, including currently in Florida, which…
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Medical Marijuana Makes Florida 2016 Ballot

By Dori K. Stibolt on January 28, 2016

Medical marijuana, which narrowly failed to pass (with 58% support, less than the 60% required) in 2014, will be back on the 2016 ballot. The group supporting the medical…
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Plan B, Plan C and Plan D – Three Petitions Circulating to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

By Dori K. Stibolt on August 28, 2015

In addition to the second round of efforts to pass medical marijuana in Florida, now there are three petitions circulating to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Medical Marijuana in Florida – Second Effort Advances

By Dori K. Stibolt on July 23, 2015

While Amendment 2, medical marijuana, obtained more votes (58%) than Governor Scott (who was reelected with 48.1% of the vote) it still failed to reach the 60% threshold to…
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Amendment Two (Medical Marijuana) – What Florida Employers Need to Know

By Dori K. Stibolt on October 5, 2014

Overview of the Amendment

Amendment Two, medical marijuana, is on the Florida ballot for the election being held on November 4, 2014. In order to pass, this ballot initiative,…
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