Jill Chasson & Andy Gaona Help Arizona Attorney Readers Navigate Prop 207 Workplace Issues

Jill Chasson & Andy Gaona Help Arizona Attorney Readers Navigate Prop 207 Workplace Issues

With the passage of Prop 207, many Arizona employers wondered how adult-use marijuana legislation would affect their workplaces. In an article for Arizona Attorney, Jill Chasson and Andy Gaona help attorneys understand how to help Arizona’s businesses remain compliant. Prop 207 purposely did not alter the legal landscape for Arizona’s workplaces. However, with a likely uptick in marijuana usage across the state, Jill and Andy recommend employers review or update their existing substance abuse policies to ensure they are protected. Moreover, businesses will want to weigh the pros and cons of drug testing for marijuana in a variety of situations, as well as whether to exclude employees who use marijuana from safety-sensitive positions. Employers who wish to conduct testing should adopt a policy that complies with the...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Guides Arizona Employers in Updating Marijuana Testing Policies

Coppersmith Brockelman Guides Arizona Employers in Updating Marijuana Testing Policies

With recreational marijuana sales now underway in Arizona, many employers have questions about how it will affect their ability to maintain safe, drug-free workplaces. To help them understand their rights, Coppersmith Brockelman’s team of experienced employment law attorneys issued a Coppersmith Brief outlining practical testing considerations aligned with Arizona Law, as well as how employers can protect themselves from litigation. Well-versed in Arizona’s marijuana and drug testing laws, Coppersmith Brockelman can answer questions and assist with policy review and development, including updating employee handbooks and notices as well as notifications for prospective employees. Recognized by Chambers USA and ranked among 2021 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report, Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law practice has a reputation for professional excellence and consistently impressive...

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Roopali Desai Included in Business Insider’s List of AZ Cannabis Industry Power Players

Roopali Desai Included in Business Insider’s List of AZ Cannabis Industry Power Players

After Arizona voters passed Proposition 207 to legalize adult-use cannabis in the state, Business Insider highlighted 11 power players who are shaping the new, potentially multi-million-dollar market. As the attorney responsible for drafting the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, Roopali Desai was featured. The Campaign, which was supported by the Arizona Dispensaries Association (ADA), contracted Roopali to craft the initiative’s language. She and law partner, Andy Gaona, continually revised the language after meeting with stakeholders, including company executives, criminal justice advocates, first responders, and others. Moving forward, Roopali and the firm will continue to work with ADA as well as the Arizona Department of Health Services to implement the new legislation. A leading election lawyer in Arizona, Roopali is known for her experience representing initiative, referendum, and...

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