Blog Posts in 2019

Can I Get in Trouble if My Friends Are Smoking Marijuana in the Car?

Although medical marijuana is legal, smoking in public spaces and buildings remains largely illegal and many residents opt instead to smoke on their own private property—or in it. But is it legal to smoke marijuana in a car? What are the ramifications? And what could happen to you if you aren’t the individual or individuals smoking? Ohio’s Marijuana and Driving Laws Even though medical marijuana ...

Can I Be Fired For Using Medical Marijuana?

Medical Marijuana in Ohio Medical marijuana has been legal in Ohio since 2016, but with the state’s first dispensaries opening up earlier this year, many Ohio residents are left with questions concerning medical marijuana. One of the most common questions is whether or not medical marijuana will have any sway over a user’s employment status. While you can’t be fired simply for having a ...

Medical Marijuana Sales Begin in Ohio: What This Means for Ohio Residents

Medical marijuana use was legalized in Ohio back in 2016. Now, three years later, the first marijuana dispensaries have opened in the state. January 1st saw the first dispensaries open and sales began on January 16, 2019. On the first day of legal sales, four dispensaries opened their doors and sold 8.7 pounds worth of product totaling $75,000 in revenue. While medical marijuana is now legal in ...

Do Medical Marijuana Prescriptions Show Up on Background Checks?

Medical marijuana is becoming increasingly more accepted as it is being legalized across the United States. While medical marijuana has been legal in Ohio since 2016, the first dispensaries opened in January this year. For some, it still remains uncertain if a medical marijuana prescription could affect an individual’s potential job opportunities. Your Privacy and Medical Records If you have a ...