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In July 2021, Virginia joined the growing number of states that have legalized the recreational use of cannabis. This exciting new industry faces many unique and pressing challenges, especially since cannabis consumption remains illegal at the federal level. The Virginia cannabis lawyers at VF&N have the experience and skill set needed to assist clients in navigating this complex and quickly evolving area of law. Our team of experienced and nationally recognized attorneys has the skill and knowledge cannabis clients need to expand their business in Virginia successfully. We encourage you to visit our office or give us a call so that we can discuss how best to support your business and ensure its success.

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Part 5: Marijuana and Cannabis Laws: What became legal on July 1, 2021? What is still illegal? What will become legal in the future (and when)?

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Written By: Kristina Keech Spitler, Esq. Marijuana became legal in Virginia for the first time in July 2021. But it is not entirely unregulated; there are still laws and regulations that govern its use, gifting, growing, sales, and more. In this blog – part of...

Part 4: The Production and Sales of Cannabis in Virginia

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Written By: Kristina Keech Spitler, Esq. This article provides a high-level overview of the new legal landscape in Virginia related to the production and sale of cannabis and the opportunities out there for entrepreneurs. For perspective, the Virginia General Assembly has only approved four (4)...

Part 3: Federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Cannabis!

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Federal Americans with Disabilities Act & Cannabis! If you are an employer with 15 or more employees, you are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act. It’s a federal law. If you have less than that under the Virginia Human Rights Act, then the amendment...

Part 2: What Constitutes Relief for the use of Cannabis Oil!

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

What constitutes relief for the legal or lawful use of cannabis oil? Written By: Kristina Keech Spitler, Esq. The new law statute talks explicitly about what happens when somebody needs to have medical cannabis oil. One thing they must do, is they have to possess...

Part 1: Medical use of cannabis oil, what the new law says!

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Virginia’s new law prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, or discriminating against an employee for the employee’s lawful use of cannabis oil. Virginia recently enacted a new law that makes it unlawful for employers to discharge, discipline or discriminate against an employee for the employee’s lawful...

Legalization of Marijuana in the Workplace: Virtual Seminar

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Delving into the Weeds: How to Prepare for the Legalization of Marijuana in the Workplace Join Kristina Keech Spitler, Esq of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C. for this one-hour session where she will review Virginia’s new marijuana-related legislation and explain what it means for employers....