Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

By: Kayla M. Jacob and Fred Preis Rescheduling marijuana is not a new idea, but, for the first time, it is on President Trump’s second-term agenda. Well, maybe. Last month, the President announced that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. … Continue reading Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

Weeding Out: The Clouded Path of President Trump’s Cannabis Stance

The Trump Administration's cannabis policy remains unclear, with legal ambiguities complicating employer policies despite state-level legalization efforts.

Weeding Out: Discrimination Complaints Against the Cannabis Industry

The cannabis industry faces discrimination claims against minorities due to zoning, banking access, and inequitable drug laws despite social equity programs.

Weeding Out: Marijuana’s Blazing Trail from a Schedule I to a Schedule III Drug

The DEA plans to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the CSA, impacting medical use and business deductions, but not affecting recreational marijuana legality. Employers face challenges ahead.

Weeding Out: Trouble for Federal Government Contractors

Federal contractors and subcontractors face challenges with state marijuana laws, impacting compliance, legal risks, and conflicts between federal, state, and local regulations. Legal counsel is crucial.

Weeding Out: Stoners at Work

Employers face challenges navigating marijuana laws in preventing impairment at work. Zero-tolerance policies help mitigate risks and align with creating a safe work environment. Marijuana drug-testing limitations require alternative means to prove impairment. Training employees to recognize signs of impairment fosters a safe and productive workplace, despite complex legal landscapes.

Weeding Out: Unemployment and Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Medical Marijuana Users Amid Fiery Legislation

Louisiana employees using medical marijuana may risk losing workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits due to legislation challenges.

Employment Law—Stay in the Know!

In May 2023, significant legal developments included National Labor Relations Board decisions, Supreme Court arguments, and state marijuana laws.

Weeding Out: Marijuana as Doping for Student-Athlete Employees

March Madness 2025 introduces student-athlete employees facing new marijuana testing policies, posing legal and procedural challenges for colleges and the NCAA.

Weeding Out: Budding Legislation – Status of House Bill 24

Louisiana's 2023 legislative session brought hope for cannabis enthusiasts, but House Bill 24 failed, impacting marijuana regulation.