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Medical Marijuana Update: Half of the States Now Have “Compassionate Use” Statutes

Following the enactment of two new state laws, half of the states in the U.S. (plus the District of Columbia)

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Fifth Circuit Rules In Texas v. EEOC That State Can Challenge EEOC’s 2012 Criminal Records Guidance

A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit handed down a surprising decision recently when

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NT Lakis Lawyers Create “Federal Compliance Initiative Scorecard” Summarizing Major Employment-Related Actions Undertaken During the Obama Administration

In light of the very active employment-related regulatory and policy agenda that has been pursued by federal enforcement agencies during

Efforts To Prohibit Employers from Inquiring About Applicants’ Criminal Histories Continue to Proliferate

At last count, at least seven states and numerous local jurisdictions now prohibit private employers from asking job applicants about

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