K.E. is a client of ours who was charged with Drunk Driving in Troy. K.E. is also a foreigner who moved to Michigan from Jordan a mere 6 months before he was pulled over by Troy Police. As such, he speaks almost no English. It would take someone approximately 5 seconds worth of conversation with …
DEA Hypocrisy — Read This!
Reporter Mike Riggs at The Daily Caller has an important story online today revealing how U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration officials are making plans to reschedule natural THC under federal law. Under the plan, THC derived from the marijuana plant would be classified as a Schedule III controlled substance, while the plant itself would remain classified as a …
Casias v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. — Say It Ain't So, Joe
Much was written about Joseph Casias and his shortened tenure at Wal-Mart, Inc. Casias, an employee of the year winner and an honored and respected member of the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. corporate family was diagnosed with cancer and was forced to take some time off of work. When he was scheduled to return to work, …
Neil Rockind's Debate with Sheriff Bouchard | Given a Page on Marijuana Policy Project Website
Neil Rockind: The medical marijuana debate Robin Schwartz November 11, 2010 WJBK/myFOXDetroit.com Neil Rockind, who has provided excellent representation to MPP in Michigan, debates Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and vigilantly defends patients and the law against unfair accusations from opponents. Excerpt: “The law is written broadly for a reason. It is written broadly so that patients are …
Neil Rockind in the News | Taking It To Royal Oak
This Article appeared in the Royal Oak Patch – Royal Oak faces 2 Medical Marijuana LawsuitsCity says smoking is fine, but growing is not allowed. Not all agree with this rule. By Victoria Mitchell Royal Oak officials predicted the city would be sued after approving a controversial marijuana ordinance Jan. 24, and they were right. …
Neil Rockind & Colin Daniels In The News | Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients
This article appears in the Oakland Press today: Attorney Neil Rockind announced Monday that he, along with attorneys Colin Daniels and Paul Tylenda, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Royal Oak over an ordinance that prohibits patients from cultivating and growing their own medicinal marijuana. Rockind and Tylenda represent a 46-year-old man named …
Neil Rockind PC in the News | Another medical marijuana user sues Royal Oak – dailytribune.com
ROYAL OAK – Another resident is suing the city because of its new zoning ordinance that allows patients to use but not grow medical marijuana. Christopher Frizzo, 47, a qualifying patient who has multiple sclerosis, filed a lawsuit Monday in Oakland County Circuit Court. He isn’t seeking monetary damages. “He wants Royal Oak to repeal …
Opening Statements | Illinois Trial Blog's Approach
Illinois trial practice group has these interesting notes on opening statements Organizing the Opening –The opening should summarize the evidence in a way that presents the theme of the case.–One simple method of organization: A short opening sentence or two that presents the theme of the case; a short 125-word overview of the case to …
Montana House Panel Endorses Repeal of Medical Marijuana Law | Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered
House panel endorses repeal of medical marijuana law HELENA — The House Human Services Committee voted 10-5 Friday to repeal Montana’s 2004 voter-passed bill legalizing the use of medical marijuana. All of the committee’s 10 Republicans voted for House Bill 161, by House Speaker Mike Milburn, R-Cascade. All five Democrats opposed it. The bill now …
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