War, huh, yeahWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing.
We at Budding Trends have devoted thousands of words (and nearly as many pop culture references) to the escalating tension between the marijuana and hemp industries. It seems that to many in the cannabis industry this is a zero-sum game. But it’s far from a
On September 9, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settlements with seven public companies relating to their use of separation agreements that the SEC says violate whistleblower protection rules by preventing the employees from claiming any monetary reward for future whistleblowing. The companies agreed to pay over $3 million combined to settle the
In recent weeks, the EEOC has filed a number of lawsuits on behalf of individuals, alleging a range of employment claims. Here, we provide a brief overview of those lawsuits and the issues that may be on the EEOC’s mind.
The Lawsuits
As you likely know, a current or former employee bringing certain claims against
I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when serving over 300 times as a mediator or arbitrator in construction disputes. To be clear, I have made my share of mistakes. I learned from
During this time of great tension and competition between the marijuana and hemp industries, it is refreshing to see efforts at compromise. The initial draft of the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act, proposed last week by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, would represent a momentous compromise in creating a regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoids. And it
Entrepreneurs are incredibly devoted to the success of their business, but even a thriving company may be severely impacted by a high conflict marital divorce. When a couple decides to part ways, the ripple effects can extend beyond their personal lives and potentially jeopardize the business they worked so hard to build. Although the couple
It’s hard to be surprised when you’ve been writing and talking about government decisions about the cannabis industry over the past decade. But I’ll admit that my eyebrows raised when I read a recent letter from the solicitor general of South Carolina stating that, as a general rule, hemp beverages containing less than .3% delta-9
On September 12, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a stipulated proposed order in its suit against the student loan servicer Navient, formerly known as Sallie Mae. If entered, the order will resolve the claims in the CFPB’s January 2017 complaint, which accused Navient of forbearance steering and other breakdowns in its income-driven
We often hear, “OSHA can’t cite me because I didn’t employ the injured worker.” Unfortunately, this statement is often untrue.
Under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Doctrine, if you are an employer on a worksite where other companies are also performing work (e.g., construction sites and oil/gas well sites), you can be subject to citation for workplace hazards
Cannabis consumers can be forgiven for feeling the need for a more liberal cannabis policy as they weather this seemingly unending campaign cycle.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently made clear how he would be voting personally on the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana. Posting on Truth Social, Trump stated:
As a
