There is a new wrinkle to the medical marijuana discussion. An Arizona state court judge made a declaratory ruling last week that medical marijuana can be consumed in extract form. Welton v. Arizona, CV 2013-014852 (Ariz. Sup. Ct., March 21, 2014) To get a context on what this means let’s look at what led up to … Continue reading Arizona Allows Medical Marijuana to be Consumed in Extract Form
There are some new studies out challenging the traditional (federal) notion that medical marijuana does not have any medicinal value. Of note to Arizonans, a researcher out of the University of Arizona is being granted permission by the federal government permission to test if there is any medicinal value to treating veterans suffering from PTSD … Continue reading The Status of Medical Marijuana in Arizona
Apparently, Yavapai County Attorney Shelia Polk, does not think that those who plead guilty to crimes should be allowed to consume marijuana. The Yavapai County Attorney’s Office recently started using a blanket marijuana prohibition for all plea agreements. Defendant shall not buy, grow, possess, consume, or use marijuana in any form, whether or not Defendant … Continue reading Criminal Plea Agreement Restricts Medical Marijuana
The Superbowl will come to Arizona in February 2015, but decriminalized brothels will most likely not. At least, that is what politicians across Arizona are saying after brothel expert, Dennis Hof owner of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Carson City, Nevada, proposed the idea of setting up a brothel in Arizona before the Super Bowl. … Continue reading Defending the Decriminalization of Brothels in Arizona
Apparently there are trampoline parks in Arizona (where have I been?) and new tougher regulations are being implemented, including increased insurance minimums. [MyFoxPhx] Some states are pushing legislation to try to increase the access of terminally ill patients to experimental drugs without the federal government’s approval. Will the drug makers side with the states or … Continue reading Arizona Legal News
The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to make Naloxone (brand name Narcan), a drug used to combat heroine and morphine overdoses, available over-the-counter. With herione overdoses up sharply over the last few years, legislators are trying to find answers to help prevent more deaths. [ABC 15] Arizona might create a new specialized court … Continue reading Arizona Legal News
This blog post is the third part in a series examining the free exercise of religion, particularly in Arizona. It is helpful to read the blog posts chronologically, but it is not necessary. Part 1 – Supreme Court Cases and federal law Part 2 – Arizona Constitution and State law The Arizona Supreme Court also … Continue reading The Free Exercise of Religion – Part 3
General Mills changed the legal terms on its website, to politely alert its customers, that everything down to liking the brand on Facebook, will result in arbitration. Effectively the company tried to stop its customers from being able to take the company to court for any reason. Because of the public uproar, General Mills has … Continue reading Arizona Legal News
The Free Exercise of Religion in Arizona: This is blog post is Part I examines constitutional theory. Part II examines Arizona’s Constitution and statutes. Part III examines Arizona’s case law and tries to summarize discussion. In a free government, the security for civil rights must be the same, as that for religious rights. It consists, … Continue reading The Free Exercise of Religion in Arizona – Part 1
U.S. District Judge John Sedwick ruled that same-sex marriage lawsuits in Arizona will not be merged. Judge Sedwick said he would hear both of the cases independently. [ABC15] A preliminary study shows that recreational use of marijuana shows there are signs of changes in the brain. Previous studies have showed mixed results. Non-governmental agencies say … Continue reading Arizona Legal News
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