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Court Finds Implied Wrongful Discharge Cause of Action Under PA Medical Marijuana Act

Cozen O'Connor | | Return|
In a recent decision, a Pennsylvania county court ruled that the state’s Medical Marijuana Act creates a private cause of action for employees who have been terminated for their off-duty use of prescribed medical marijuana. Palmiter v. Commonwealth...
By: Cozen O'Connor
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/court-finds-implied-wrongful-discharge-39259/

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