Dude, Where’s my Job? Employee Protection for Off-Site Marijuana Use Under Florida Law

Dude, Where’s my Job? Employee Protection for Off-Site Marijuana Use Under Florida Law

In Florida, can an employer fire (or refuse to hire) an employee whom tests positive for THC when such employee has a legal marijuana card issued by the state of Florida and was not under the influence at the workplace? The issue generally…

Florida Cities Banning Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

In my previous blog (Home-Rule Used To Disguise Marijuana Stigma), I discussed how local governments throughout Florida are banning medical marijuana dispensaries; and I outlined a step-by-step approach for overcoming the bans. The first step…
Home-Rule Used To Disguise Marijuana Stigma

Home-Rule Used To Disguise Marijuana Stigma

In order to get into the mind of local officials who are banning medical marijuana dispensaries, it is important to understand the concept of home-rule. The below blog will explore how local officials are using the concept of home-rule to disguise…