Jack Gilbert

Cannabis & Marijuana Policy Constitutional Rights & Second Amendment Federal vs State Law Gun Laws & Regulations Legal News & Current Events

Can You Get a Gun License If You Use Legal Cannabis? The Federal Answer Is Still No.

May 1, 2026

No—under federal law, cannabis users are prohibited from possessing or buying firearms because marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. Even if your state allows...

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Cannabis Law & Legislation Consumer Safety & Product Guidance Delta-8 & Delta-10 THC Federal & State Policy Hemp Industry & Regulation

Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC – The Legal Gray Zone Closing in 2026

May 1, 2026

Delta-8 and delta-10 THC remain federally legal only if derived from hemp with ≤0.3% delta-9 THC, but many states restrict or ban them and enforcement...

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Cannabis Regulations Healthcare Law Medical Cannabis Laws Medical Card Guidance Patient Rights

The Cannabis Patient Rights Law Most Medical Card Holders Ignore

May 1, 2026

Every medical cannabis state has patient rights laws that protect cardholders’ privacy and limit certain forms of discrimination. These protections commonly address medical record confidentiality,...

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Cannabis & Marijuana Laws Drug Testing Regulations Employee Rights Employment Law Workplace Policy

Employer Drug Testing in 2026 – What’s Legal, What’s Not

May 1, 2026

In 2026, employer drug testing is generally legal nationwide, but its limits depend on state law, job safety, and notice/consent rules. Many states restrict random...

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Cannabis Travel Guidelines Federal Drug Regulations Legal Compliance Marijuana Legalization Travel Law

Traveling With Legal Marijuana – The 3 Lines You Can’t Cross

May 1, 2026

There are 3 lines you can’t cross when traveling with legal marijuana: crossing state lines, entering federal property/airports, or traveling internationally. Cannabis remains illegal under...

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Employee Rights and Compliance Federal Employment Law Marijuana Policy and Legislation Security Clearances Workplace Drug Testing

Federal Employees and Marijuana – The Rule Nobody Changed in 2026

May 1, 2026

In 2026, marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under federal law, so federal employees are still prohibited from using it. State legalization doesn’t override federal...

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Defense Drug Policy & Legislation DUI & Impaired Driving Law Traffic & Road Safety

DUI-Marijuana – Why the Legal Limit Isn’t as Clear as Alcohol

May 1, 2026

Unlike alcohol’s 0.08% BAC standard, there is no nationwide THC “legal limit” that reliably proves impairment. Many states use per se THC thresholds (often 2–5...

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Business Risk Management Intellectual Property Rights Patent Law Startup Legal Defense Tech Industry Regulations

The Patent Troll Defense That Most Startups Never Hear About

May 1, 2026

Most startups can challenge a patent troll suit early by targeting the troll’s standing and demanding proof of patent ownership and enforcement rights—often forcing dismissal...

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Art & Design Artificial Intelligence Digital Rights & Advocacy Legal & Copyright Technology & Innovation

The Getty v. Stability AI Ruling and What It Means for Every Artist

May 1, 2026

The Getty v. Stability AI case will determine whether using copyrighted images to train generative AI without permission is copyright infringement or fair dealing. The...

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Business & Brand Protection Domain Name Disputes Intellectual Property Law Internet Law & Cybersquatting Trademark Rights & Enforcement

Domain Name Disputes – The UDRP Process That Takes 60 Days and $1,500

May 1, 2026

A UDRP domain name dispute typically takes about 60 days and starts around $1,500 in filing fees. It’s designed to recover domains registered in bad...

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Blended Family Issues Estate Planning Family Law Inheritance Disputes Trusts and Wills

Blended Family Estate Planning – The 3 Scenarios That Always Go to Court

May 1, 2026

Most blended-family inheritance fights come from 3 recurring scenarios that regularly end up in probate court. They usually involve unclear beneficiary designations, conflicts between a...

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Crime & Legal Affairs Labor & Employment Law Personal Finance & Wages Workers' Rights & Advocacy Workplace Issues & Employee Protection

Wage Theft – The #1 Underreported Crime Against American Workers

May 1, 2026

Wage theft is the most underreported crime against American workers, costing employees an estimated tens of billions of dollars each year in unpaid wages. It...

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