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Cannabis & Consequences From a Criminal Defense Perspective
Much has changed over the last decade when it comes to Cannabis Law. While marijuana possession, sale and manufacture remains technically illegal in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on both the state and federal levels, the states differ on many of the enforcement protocols and penalties.
June 29, 2020 -
Update: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says “Yes” to Probationers with Valid Medical Marijuana
The Commonwealth’s Highest Court Reaffirms Immunity to Individuals Under State and County Supervision – Earlier this year, we discussed the status of cannabis law and the inconsistencies in matters of individuals who violate state and county supervision (probation or parole).
June 19, 2020 -
I’m on Probation with a Valid Medical Marijuana Card – What Are My Rights?
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Takes Up This Question – Governor Tom Wolf legalized medical marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2016. THC-laden products became available two years later.
June 8, 2020 -
Neff & Sedacca, P.C. Partners Once Again Awarded Top Super Lawyers-Pennsylvania Honors For Criminal Defense
Neff & Sedacca, P.C., a criminal defense firm dedicated to representing individuals and corporations with federal, state, and related matters, is pleased to announce that partners Marc Neff and Matthew Sedacca have…June 4, 2020 -
Medical Marijuana and Some of Its Collateral Consequences
In April 2016, Governor Tom Wolf legalized medical marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bill allowed Pennsylvania residents to obtain a medical marijuana identification card for the purchase and consumption of cannabis products.
May 25, 2020 -
COVID-19 and the Financial Implications for the Cannabis Industry
Congress Takes Steps In Supporting State-Legal Cannabis Companies In The Newest HEROES Act Package – To say COVID-19 has changed the world is an understatement. It has impacted everyone, everywhere.
May 18, 2020 -
Recording Videoconferences — Ask Permission
Best Practices in Gaining Consent Before Hitting the Record Button – Videoconferencing is not new. We’ve been “face-timing” with family, friends and colleagues for years.
May 15, 2020 -
White Collar Cases Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Delay Delay Delay
New and Existing Federal Investigations Stall Including Fraud and Other Criminal Complaints Before the DOJ – We’ve all seen the “Expect Delays” signs when driving through a snow storm or road construction.
April 20, 2020 -
Cannabis and Sports: Recent Updates to Drug Testing Policies in NFL and MLB
The Legalization of Marijuana Brings Dramatic Changes to Professional Sports – We’ve all heard it before … Philly is a sports town. Despite a lack of play on the field and the dire daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, news from the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB) and other professional sports organizations continue to make headlines.
April 8, 2020 -
New Jersey Employers Cannot Fire Approved Medical Marijuana Users for Failed Drug Test
Patients approved for medical marijuana use under the state’s program are protected by the Law Against Discrimination.
March 24, 2020