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A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania legislators has introduced a new bill to legalize adult-use (or recreational) cannabis.

While we don't have the full text of the bill yet, we have an idea of what it may say.

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Pennsylvania's governor recently released his new proposal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, including a process for selling recreational or adult-use cannabis.

Applications and sales processes are set to begin in July 2024, with actual sales beginning in 2025.

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#IHPs are in the news again! #OhioCannabis attorney Greg May breaks down why their regulations - or lack thereof - are raising concerns in Ohio.

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Why do employers need to worry about a cannabis-use policy now if sales aren’t expected until late 2024?

Attorney Walter (Chad) Blackham breaks down what businesses should start doing now to be prepared in this short video.

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What to Really Expect When #Cannabis is Rescheduled

The landscape of cannabis regulations may soon undergo a transformative shift. Dive deep into our writeup here to uncover the real implications of the potential rescheduling of cannabis.

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A proposal to legalize recreational and adult-use #cannabis in the Buckeye state is coming to ballots in November.

Read more from attorney Walter (Chad) Blackham as he explains what you should know about the initiative.

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tenure, or demotions based on marijuana use. However, if accommodation is provided, it's important to align decisions with company policies. Additionally, under the Drug-Free Workplace Act, maintaining a drug-free workplace is required when contracting with the federal government

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🌿 Cannabis FAQ Answered! Employment Decisions and Marijuana Use:

Q: Can employers base employment decisions on marijuana use?

A: Employers retain discretion in handling employees' medical marijuana use. They can make decisions such as hiring, termination, transfers,...

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Attention all businesses (especially online sellers) using automatic renewal or continuous service provisions! Stay ahead of the curve with attorney Josh Stevens as he explains ARL requirements and potential risks.

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#ARLs #AutomaticRenewalLaws

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"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Stay on top of emerging state-level privacy laws with M&S attorney Lisa Messner.

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#privacylaws #marketinglaws

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The FTC updated its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) compliance guidance regarding lead gen and prerecorded messages. Here's what you should know. #TCPA #FTC

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In our latest webinar, 2023 Privacy Watch, Nick Whisler and Josh Stevens discussed legislative developments, enforcement trends, and best practices that will help keep your privacy program ahead of the regulatory curve.

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Maximizing the benefits of a compliance audit is essential for any business. Here are four tips from an experienced compliance attorney to help you get the most out of your audit.

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#Compliance #ComplianceAttorney

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Cannabis is a growing industry, but marketing for cannabis products can be challenging due to legal restrictions. Here are a few key legal considerations for cannabis marketing.

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Dark patterns in website design can be harmful and misleading for consumers, and these manipulative tactics are becoming more prevalent with the rise of online commerce.

#PrivacyByDesign #DataPrivacy #DarkPatterns

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Don't risk a TCPA lawsuit - take steps to stay compliant. We're rounding out our list of best practices with these final tips.

#TCPA #Compliance

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Protect your business from a TCPA lawsuit by following best practices for compliance. Here's our next round of tips to help keep you out of the courtroom!

#TCPA #Compliance

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What can you do to protect your business from a TCPA lawsuit? Over the next few posts, we will be sharing our top 10 cautions, best practices, and practical tips. Here are our first 3 (or catch the full list here: https://t.co/jZ46tMBmhH)

#TCPA #Compliance

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Are you aware of the limitations of Twitter's cannabis-friendly advertising policy? Read all about it in this article from M&S attorney Greg May.

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