The Legal Landscape of Cannabis And Its Impact on Employers

Begins at Tue, Nov 10, 2020 12:00 PM
Ends at Tue, Nov 10, 2020 01:00 PM

This webinar will focus on the rapidly evolving legal landscape of cannabis in the United States and discuss issues that employers face in light of same. Listeners will be provided with an overview of the legal status of cannabis and products derived from cannabis, including marijuana, hemp and CBD at both the federal and state levels, and a discussion of proposed legislation which may impact individual cannabis users and the cannabis industry as a whole. It will also address the current approved medical uses for cannabis/marijuana and describe the potential implications of medical marijuana on workers’ compensation claims and benefits. Finally, it will address a range of legal issues that employers face in states where cannabis is legal (whether for recreational or medical use) and best practices that they can utilize when it comes to drug testing and avoiding potential discrimination claims.

*Please note CLE is not available for on-demand webinars.

About the Speakers

Jonathan Isaacson of Kaufman, Dolowich & Voluck, LLP concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability, including the defense of attorneys, insurance brokers/agents, real estate professionals, architects and engineers, accountants and a variety of other professionals on errors and omissions claims. Mr. Isaacson also represents owners, developers and contractors with respect to construction law and related litigation. Mr. Isaacson analyzes and litigates complex insurance coverage issues, related to commercial general liability, errors and omissions policies and cannabis-related issues.He routinely defends personal injury and property damage actions arising from construction accidents, including claims arising under New York Labor Law Sections 200, 240 and 241(6). Mr. Isaacson analyzes and litigates complex insurance coverage issues, related to commercial general liability and errors and omissions policies.

Andrew Lipkowitz of Kaufman, Dolowich & Voluck, LLP primarily focuses his practice in insurance coverage litigation and monitoring. Mr. Lipkowitz analyzes insurance coverage issues arising under various types of policies, including Directors & Officers, Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Representations and Warranties, and Commercial General Liability policies, and counsels insurance companies regarding coverage issues. In addition, Mr. Lipkowitz has successfully litigated complex coverage disputes in state and federal courts. He also drafts pleadings, motions and complex insurance coverage opinions, and conducts factual investigations and legal research related to coverage issues.

Jennifer Sherven of Kaufman, Dolowich & Voluck, LLP concentrates her practice in representing management in all areas of employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. She represents employers, including public and private education providers, in federal and state courts and in administrative proceedings in federal, state, and local human rights agencies.

Ms. Sherven also provides guidance to employers concerning day-to-day labor and employment issues, including, but not limited to, employment policies, disability management issues, employment agreements, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, workplace investigations, employee discipline, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws (including compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act a/k/a Obamacare).