Posts Tagged court of appeals
Court: Marijuana Use NOT a Reason To Take Mother’s Kids
The state cannot take children away from a mother simply because she tests positive for marijuana use, the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday. According to the decision, reversing a Marion County juvenile court ruling, the children can’t be tak…
Judge Says County Sheriff Must Return Medical Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on December 23, 2009
The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled that the Douglas County Sheriff’s office was wrong not to return medical marijuana to three patients.
Court Slams LAPD For Illegally Seizing Med Marijuana Profits
Posted by admin in World News on October 20, 2009
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit blasted the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for committing “highly objectionable,” “tainted,” “reckless,” “misleading” and “illegal” conduct in a 2005 attempt to seize more than $186,400 from a legally compliant Southern California medical marijuana distributorship.
Courts Rule In Favor Of Medical Marijuana Workplace Rights
Posted by admin in World News on October 1, 2009
A new decision from the Washington Court of Appeals provides a victory for employers who resist employees’ requests to accommodate their medical marijuana use. The case involved an employee who, after only two weeks of work, was terminated once she informed management that she was authorized by the State of Washington to…
Court Of Appeals Will Hear Important Medical-Marijuana Case
The Colorado Court of Appeals will hear a critical case regarding medical marijuana dispensaries Tuesday. People v. Clendenin originated in 2006 in Boulder’s County trial court. Most significantly, the case is likely to provide precedent for how Colorado defines a “primary caregiver.”