In Missouri, qualifying patients now have a constitutional right to use and possess medicinal cannabis. But how does that affect drug testing policies in the workplace? We discussed this and more in our recent webinar with fellow attorney, Annie Dupree. Here’s our...
The recent legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri was a huge win for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. However, cardholders now have a slew of legal issues to navigate, particularly when it comes to the Controlled Substances Act. The manifest...
In recent years, laws authorizing the use of medical marijuana have been sweeping the nation, and Missouri is no exception. This change began as a ballot initiative to not only change the law, but to amend the Constitution to allow for medicinal marijuana use and...
Kyle Dean Houston, a former client of Benjamin Law Firm and a guest on our recent webinar about life after addiction, was convicted of felony drug offenses in the mid-1990s. In our previous blog post, we discussed what led him to addiction, but just as important is...
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” The quote comes from somewhere. Vince Lombardi, Red Sanders, or a host of other coaches of lore. The quote is also true when you start fighting or disagreeing with the government. Cue Law and Order theme music here. In...
With school out for the summer and digital learning on the horizon in many Missouri school districts, knowing how to keep your teen safe has never been more pertinent. As we discussed in our recent webinar, a key part of keeping your child safe is talking to them...
