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Medical marijuana alternative treatment centers (ATCs) can deliver cannabis to patients and their caregivers under a new waiver granted by the New Jersey Department of Public Health (NJDOH). According to the agency, the waiver aims to ensure qualifying patients acquire medicinal marijuana safely and reduce trips to ATCs during the state’s COVID-19 response. “The Department […]

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently held that a workers’ compensation judge can order an employer to reimburse its employees for their use of prescribed medical marijuana… In Vincent Hager v. M&K Construction, the New Jersey Appellate Division held that a workers’ compensation judge can order an employer to reimburse its employee for the employee’s […]

Could a Federal Court Refuse to Enforce your Contract Just Because Cannabis is still Illegal under Federal Law? Here’s What You Should Know About the Federal Illegality Defense Could a federal court refuse to enforce your contract just because cannabis is still illegal under federal law? That’s the issue facing California-based Left Coast Ventures Inc. […]

Last Week, the New Jersey Assembly Approved Proposed Revisions to the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act On May 23, 2019, the New Jersey Assembly approved proposed revisions to the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act that would expand the state’s existing Medicinal Marijuana Program. The latest version of the bill would establish […]

After months of debate, marijuana legalization is so close you can almost smell it. New Jersey lawmakers are currently working to finalize the medical marijuana program expansion bill and the adult-use legalization bill, which will be introduced as a package deal. According to Sen. Steve Sweeney, a vote will hopefully take place later this month.

Courts Continue to Send Mixed Signals Regarding the Use of Medical Cannabis in the Workplace as a Medical Cannabis Patient’s Disability Lawsuit was Recently Dismissed Courts continue to send mixed signals to employers and employees regarding the use of medical cannabis in the workplace. In Cotto v. Ardagh Glass Packaging, Inc., a federal judge ruled […]

The New Jersey Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee recently advanced legislation that aims to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. A-3740-3437 (the “Bill”), would expand access to medical marijuana for patients as well as clear the way for additional alternative treatment centers (ATCs).

Gov Phil Murphy Signs Executive Order Calling For Expansion of the NJ Medical Marijuana Program Gov. Phil Murphy recently addressed a campaign promise to make New Jersey more cannabis-friendly by signing an executive order requiring a review and expansion of the State’s medical marijuana program. NJ Medical Marijuana Program In 2010, New Jersey legalized medical […]

The NJ Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel has recommended additional conditions for inclusion in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program The New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Review Panel (MMRP) has recently recommended that the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) qualify numerous additional conditions for inclusion in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. To participate in the program, a […]

How To Apply For A Medical Marijuana Dispensary License in New Jersey In 2010, the State of New Jersey legalized medical marijuana. However, the implementation of the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act has been slow, in large part due to the onerous requirements placed on patients and alternative treatment centers seeking to dispense […]

Medical marijuana use in the NFL Each NFL offseason, various storylines surface. This year, of course, Deflategate continues to be a topic of conversation. However, another, more unique, plot has emerged: medical marijuana use.  Player pushes for medical marijuana acceptance  Eugene Monroe, an offensive tackle and former member of the Baltimore Ravens, began pushing the league […]

Will Legislature pass proposed Amendment to the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act?  The use, possession, sale, cultivation, and transportation of marijuana, whether for recreational or medical use, is illegal under federal law. However, over the last several years, both Congress and President Obama have signaled that well-regulated state medical marijuana programs should not be targeted for […]