medical marijuana

UPDATE, again: Ohio Supreme Court to amend professional conduct rules re: medical marijuana

By / September 23, 2022

UPDATE, again: The Ohio Supreme Court has adopted the proposed language, below, as an amendment to the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct. This modifies Rule 1.2(d)(2). It became effective Sept. 20. **************************************************************************** UPDATE: The Ohio Supreme Court has proposed language amending Rule 1.2(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct to address a lawyer’s ethical duties …

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Medical marijuana ethics advisory opinion for attorneys likely in the coming months

By / August 20, 2019

At the request of two Ohio attorneys, the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct will likely provide ethical guidance for attorneys about how the legalization of medical marijuana will impact the profession in the coming months. According to Court News Ohio, the Board is currently reviewing requests for an advisory opinion that addresses issues related to: (1) the …

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Medical marijuana bill passes Ohio House and Senate

By / January 10, 2022

Ohio’s medical marijuana bill narrowly passed the Senate yesterday, clearing the last hurdle before it reaches Governor John Kasich. The bill has bipartisan sponsorship and had significant support from both parties in the House, but received much narrower support in the Ohio Senate, passing by only three votes, 18-15. Stephen R. Huffman (R-Tipp City) served …

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