Jack Gilbert

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Interstate Travel for Abortion – What’s Being Criminalized and Where

May 1, 2026

Since 2022, at least one state has enacted a law allowing civil suits for helping a minor travel for an abortion, and several others have...

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The 2026 Map – Every State Where Abortion Is Illegal, Restricted, or Protected

May 1, 2026

Heading into 2026, abortion access is set by state law in all 50 states, with a divided map of bans, strict limits, and constitutional protections....

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Cannabis and Marijuana Laws Child Custody Family Law Legal Rights and Responsibilities Parenting and Child Welfare

Cannabis and Child Custody – How a Legal Habit Can Still Cost You Visitation

May 1, 2026

Yes—legal cannabis use can still reduce custody or visitation if a judge finds it harms the child’s best interests. Courts look for impairment, unsafe storage,...

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The Marijuana Rescheduling Decision – What Schedule III Really Means

May 1, 2026

Rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III would recognize accepted medical use under federal law and place it with drugs like ketamine and Tylenol with codeine. It...

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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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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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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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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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