Covers laws and regulations governing controlled substances, including drug scheduling, possession and trafficking offenses, prescription and pharmacy rules, and enforcement practices. Also addresses drug decriminalization and legalization efforts, cannabis regulation, sentencing and diversion programs, and related public health and policy reforms.
Federal drug-free workplace rules can still require testing and discipline even in states that have legalized marijuana, especially for DOT-regulated or federal contractor employers. However, several states limit adverse action for lawful off-duty cannabis use and impose notice, accommodation, or testing-procedure requirements. This article explains which laws control, where conflicts arise, and how employers can […]
The SAFE Banking Act still hasn’t become federal law, so most cannabis businesses can’t reliably access traditional bank loans. Even in states where cannabis is legal, federal illegality and compliance risk keep many lenders on the sidelines, forcing operators to rely on cash, private financing, or costly alternatives. This article explains what the SAFE Banking […]
