TortSource Spring 2022

Features

Federal Government

No Roof for Your Reefer! Medical Cannabis Tenants Need Patient Protections in Federally Assisted Housing

By Andrea Steel and Lila Greiner

Families and individuals living in affordable housing across the nation risk losing their homes because cannabis remains federally illegal, with no patient protections in place.

Tort

Navigating Hemp’s Legal Headwinds in 2022

By Christopher Strunk

After a sea change in public opinion on cannabis, and for the first time in many decades, hemp has been removed from the Controlled Substances Act.

Federal Government

Ryan’s Law—Legislation that Permits Access to Medical Cannabis for Terminally-Ill Patients

By Maureen West

Federal illegality not only limits research and development of medical cannabis but also creates a chilling effect on healthcare practitioners who might otherwise recommend it to their patients and impedes access in healthcare facilities that might otherwise permit patient use.

Insurance

Cannabis Coverage Issues

By Lisa L. Pittman

Cannabis companies have been embroiled in insurance coverage cases for 20 years now, sometimes the federal illegality of the business is the issue, and other times it is the run-of-the-mill application of exclusions and endorsements that negate coverage.

Did You Know?

Tort

Marijuana, Cannabis—Don’t Quit Reading Now! Why This Area of Law Will Likely Affect Your Practice

By Lisa J. Dickinson

Whether you are for or against the legalization of marijuana, cannabis, and related products – it may still affect you, your firm, and your practice.

Lawyer Wellness

Time for This Dad to “Leave”—The Power of Parental Leave

By Poorad Razavi

Historically, the legal field also does not lay claim as a pioneer in promoting parental leave, but there is a slow but steady shift towards recognizing the value of paid childcare leave in general.

Tort

“When I Was a New Lawyer”

By Daina Bray

Daina Bray shares words of wisdom and reminisces about when she was a new lawyer and how she became involved in the ABA.

Legislative Update

Federal Government

Federal Regulation of Cannabis for Health and Safety: A Look Back and Forward

By Jessica Wasserman

Two new bills in Congress in 2021 tackle the complex problem of how to regulate cannabis products for health and safety.

Book Review

Litigation & Trials

Contempt of Court (First Anchor Books Edition 2001)

Mark Curriden & Leroy Phillips, Jr., Reviewed by Jordan Howlette

Contempt of Court, by Mark Curriden and Leroy Phillips, Jr., (First Anchor Books Edition 2001), is reviewed.

What's New at TIPS

Tort

Developing a Remote Working Policy that Works for You

By Candace Chuck, Christine Forsythe, Loren Podwill, and Richard Williamson

Each firm will need to decide whether remote working is going to be a permanent feature for its lawyers and staff, but there are important factors lawyers and firms may want to consider in developing a remote working policy that fits their practices.

Renew Your ABA Membership

TortSource Spring 2022

Social Equity in Cannabis

Features

No Roof for Your Reefer! Medical Cannabis Tenants Need Patient Protections in Federally Assisted Housing

Navigating Hemp’s Legal Headwinds in 2022

Ryan’s Law—Legislation that Permits Access to Medical Cannabis for Terminally-Ill Patients

Cannabis Coverage Issues

Did You Know?

Marijuana, Cannabis—Don’t Quit Reading Now! Why This Area of Law Will Likely Affect Your Practice

Time for This Dad to “Leave”—The Power of Parental Leave

“When I Was a New Lawyer”

Legislative Update

Federal Regulation of Cannabis for Health and Safety: A Look Back and Forward

Book Review

Contempt of Court (First Anchor Books Edition 2001)

What's New at TIPS

Developing a Remote Working Policy that Works for You

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect

Renew Your ABA Membership

American Bar Association TM American Bar Association

TortSource Spring 2022

Social Equity in Cannabis

Features

No Roof for Your Reefer! Medical Cannabis Tenants Need Patient Protections in Federally Assisted Housing

Navigating Hemp’s Legal Headwinds in 2022

Ryan’s Law—Legislation that Permits Access to Medical Cannabis for Terminally-Ill Patients

Cannabis Coverage Issues

Did You Know?

Marijuana, Cannabis—Don’t Quit Reading Now! Why This Area of Law Will Likely Affect Your Practice

Time for This Dad to “Leave”—The Power of Parental Leave

“When I Was a New Lawyer”

Legislative Update

Federal Regulation of Cannabis for Health and Safety: A Look Back and Forward

Book Review

Contempt of Court (First Anchor Books Edition 2001)

What's New at TIPS

Developing a Remote Working Policy that Works for You

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect