Tag Archive: WA marijuana legalization

Washington’s First Legal Retail Marijuana Stores Are Open- Now What?

by Michelle Bomberger | August 1, 2014

Blog written by Lauren Burgon, Equinox Business Law Group With all the hoopla surrounding the opening of Washington’s first legal retail marijuana stores right after Independence Day, many Washington employers are wondering how and if they should be amending their policies regarding drug use. While the recreational use and sale of marijuana in the state... View Article

US Department of Justice deferring its right to challenge marijuana legalization laws at this time

by Michelle Bomberger | September 5, 2013

Blog written by Dawn Nelson, Equinox Business Law Group Based on strong assurances from WA and CO governors, the US Department of Justice informed the governors of both states that it is deferring its right to challenge their marijuana legalization laws at this time. The USDOJ also stated the Department expects these states to establish... View Article