State Regulation
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Employees' medical marijuana use not protected under state law, says Colorado Supreme Court
By Rosalie L. DonlonFederal law continues to trump state law in definition of 'lawful activities' when it comes to medical marijuana.
June 09, 2015
LGBT and modern families: What advisors need to knowA high-level overview of the most common questions that come up in dealings with non-traditional clients, as well as brief answers to get you started.
June 09, 2015
LGBT and modern families: What advisors need to knowA high-level overview of the most common questions that come up in dealings with non-traditional clients, as well as brief answers to get you started.
June 09, 2015
Christie wins pension battle as court punts funding crisisUnions for New Jersey's teachers, firefighters and other public employees sued seeking full payment into a pension system underfunded by $83 billion.
June 08, 2015
Marijuana investing: Why advisors should just say noIf your clients want to jump in the marijuana industry, remind them its still illegal at the federal level.
June 08, 2015
Poll: Americans want Supreme Court to leave PPACA subsidies aloneRespondents were about as likely to back the subsidies as to oppose PPACA.
June 08, 2015
Maine rejected by U.S. Supreme Court on PPACA requirementThe state has to offer Medicaid to low-income young adults until 2019.
June 05, 2015
Marijuana Investing: Why Advisors Should Just Say NoAdvisors can't in good faith recommend an investment that's still illegal, lawyer David Welch says, but they can help position clients for eventual legalization.