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In this post-election edition of “the buzz,” our monthly cannabis news and policy update, key takeaways from Rachel K. Gillette and Jennifer Benda include: ?How the Republican trifecta will impact the cannabis industry may largely depend on the leadership of federal departments like the DOJ, DEA, FDA, and DHHS ?Ballot measures to legalize marijuana were defeated in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota ?In state elections, cannabis-friendly governors and legislators were elected or re-elected in Hawaii, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania ?The DEA cannabis rescheduling hearing is delayed until January or February due to “lack of information about the participants designated to testify" ?From the states: new licenses for medical use opened in Kentucky; adult-use of marijuana were awarded in Delaware; Pennsylvania enacted a state tax deduction for medical dispensaries; the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has a new Executive Director ?New efforts to regulate hemp-derived products are generating challenges Explore the updates below ? or click to read here ??https://lnkd.in/gq-PfUAp #cannabislaw #cannabisbusiness #cannabisindustry #cannabispolicy

The Holland & Hart Foundation’s Aspen office partnered with The Buddy Program again this year and had a lot of fun labeling 400 cans of frosting and preparing 400 bags of gumdrops for The Buddy Program’s annual Gingerbread House Workshop kits?????. The Buddy Program’s in-person Gingerbread House Workshop event brings joy to over 150 Big and Little Buddies as they build gingerbread houses together. The kits are available for purchase and all funds raised support year-round youth mentoring programs for over 550 youth, their families, and volunteer Big Buddies across the Roaring Fork Valley ??. https://lnkd.in/gdDhpBw6 #SupportingCommunities

On November 15, a federal court in Texas struck down the DOL’s 2024 Overtime Rule. Curious about how this decision impacts your business? #EmploymentLaw attorney Alexandra Grande joins the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) Employment Matters Podcast to discuss the background on the rule and what employers need to know about the recent developments. Listen here ??: https://lnkd.in/gUt2W3JE #ELA #FSLA

At The Federalist Society’s 2024 National Lawyers Convention, partner and head of federal affairs Hon. Andrew Wheeler shared insights on #EnvironmentalPolicy in a post-Chevron world, saying “If I were advising companies looking at potential consent agreements under the [power plant] initiative, I would push back particularly because of Loper and say, ‘You don’t have the authority to move forward on this enforcement action.’” Adding, “I’m looking in particular at the enforcement program, the mitigating climate-change enforcement initiative against the oil and gas industry.” Rolling Stone highlights key takeaways from the convention here: https://lnkd.in/gbcJKwre #EPA #FederalAffairs

EPA's rule implementing CCUS technology at coal-fired power plants is facing a barrage of challenges. #Environmental attorney Emily Schilling shared insights with Bloomberg Law , saying that “while CCS has been adequately demonstrated in other industries, applying the same standard for coal fired facilities won’t be that simple—there is no alternative for power plants in this rule, so ‘it’s CCUS or bust, adding “Can they do it on the timelines...I think they’re pushing it. To me, it drives an industry still out of business, it doesn’t drive technology.” Subscribers read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwzfxq7x #CarbonCapture #CCUS #CAA #CleanAirAct #CarbonEmissions #ElectricPower #EnergyLaw

What drove the first Trump administration’s EPA staff turnover? Former EPA Administrator and Holland & Hart partner and head of federal affairs Hon. Andrew Wheeler shares key insights with Law360 on some of the reasons behind the churn, including retirements and targeted buyouts. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtt_AiVa #EPA #EnvironmentalPolicy #FederalAffairs

Holland & Hart represented The Dutra Group, an industry-leading marine construction and dredging company, in the sale of its aggregates business Dutra Materials, to CRH. https://lnkd.in/gcGZdUA7 #Aggregates #Acquisitions #DealClosing

On November 15, a Texas federal court invalidated the DOL’s 2024 Final Rule, which had increased salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the FLSA. Wondering what this means for your business? #EmploymentLaw attorneys Adam Bouka JD, MBA and Brit Merrill break down the critical takeaways and the potential impacts on employers. ??Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gxYuGupq) #OvertimeRule #BusinessImpact

The lack of good corporate housekeeping procedures can yield a plethora of adverse consequences. At the NCET: Business. Technology. Events. November Biz Cafe, #EmergingGrowth attorneys Michael Crisostomo and Matt Shell will discuss key corporate housekeeping procedures to enable your business to function smoothly, maintain its credibility, and uphold its reputational standing. For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/gczutD5c

Employers, brace yourselves! Dramatic changes in worksite enforcement plans are coming. #Immigration partner Chris Thomas shares insights gleaned from recent discussions with HSI - noting plans to ramp up I-9 audits, enforcement strategies targeting specific focus areas, an expected increased scope of worksite raids, and more. Begin reviewing processes now to prepare: https://lnkd.in/gZvHyxbA #ImmigrationLaw #I9Compliance #EmploymentLaw