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When the weather gets cooler, bellies get fatter, and families get together; you know its holiday season! Halloween is right around the corner, and I am sure we all are visiting pumpkin patches, carving pumpkins and planning our Halloween festivities. People celebrate Halloween differently; shout out to those who purchase scarecrow T- Shirts to scare kids, and also to those grandmas giving out full size candy bars.  Sometimes, with Halloween events, you’re either tricked or treated….
When the weather gets cooler, bellies get fatter, and families get together; you know its holiday season! Halloween is right around the corner, and I am sure we all are visiting pumpkin patches, carving pumpkins and planning our Halloween festivities. People celebrate Halloween differently; shout out to those who purchase scarecrow T- Shirts to scare kids, and also to those grandmas giving out full size candy bars.  Sometimes, with Halloween events, you’re either tricked or treated….
Fake News… Again? Fake news has been around forever – probably before the advent of written language. But today its more dangerous than it ever was. Facebook, twitter and Instagram posts get liked, shared, retweeted hundreds and thousands of times. Information from these posts are converted to blog posts, forums, YouTube videos, and more. So, thanks to algorithms and Google, fake news is proliferating the internet… headlines like “Hillary Clinton has third heart attack…
Fake News… Again? Fake news has been around forever – probably before the advent of written language. But today its more dangerous than it ever was. Facebook, twitter and Instagram posts get liked, shared, retweeted hundreds and thousands of times. Information from these posts are converted to blog posts, forums, YouTube videos, and more. So, thanks to algorithms and Google, fake news is proliferating the internet… headlines like “Hillary Clinton has third heart attack…
This article will explain why marijuana, or cannabis, should be legalized at both the state and federal levels. Actually, with it legal in many states, it’s more accurate to say that cannabis legalization should be expanded into the rest of the country. This is an important difference. The will of the American people has already spoken on the matter of cannabis legalization (1) and its opinion is clear: the prohibition on cannabis should end immediately. This means…
This article will explain why marijuana, or cannabis, should be legalized at both the state and federal levels. Actually, with it legal in many states, it’s more accurate to say that cannabis legalization should be expanded into the rest of the country. This is an important difference. The will of the American people has already spoken on the matter of cannabis legalization (1) and its opinion is clear: the prohibition on cannabis should end immediately. This means…
Knowing the best way to pursue a personal injury claim will make an often traumatic situation a little easier. Being injured in an accident is a terrible thing to experience. It can be even worse if someone else is responsible. And unfortunately, the difficulties don’t always end when the accident is over. Sometimes, they continue for a long time afterward, especially if your injuries are serious or ongoing. An accident is bad enough, but the…
Knowing the best way to pursue a personal injury claim will make an often traumatic situation a little easier. Being injured in an accident is a terrible thing to experience. It can be even worse if someone else is responsible. And unfortunately, the difficulties don’t always end when the accident is over. Sometimes, they continue for a long time afterward, especially if your injuries are serious or ongoing. An accident is bad enough, but the…
One of the greatest forms of recognition is when your peers admire and respect your work. The South Florida Legal Guide provides a venue for peer nominations and recognition, regularly publishing listings of the region’s Top Lawyers, Top Law Firms, Top Up and Comers and Top CPAs. Here at Porcaro Law, we’re proud to start out the year with an exciting announcement for all of us — our very own Peter J. Porcaro was…
One of the greatest forms of recognition is when your peers admire and respect your work. The South Florida Legal Guide provides a venue for peer nominations and recognition, regularly publishing listings of the region’s Top Lawyers, Top Law Firms, Top Up and Comers and Top CPAs. Here at Porcaro Law, we’re proud to start out the year with an exciting announcement for all of us — our very own Peter J. Porcaro was…
You could easily say that this past November’s elections were an important turning point for the state of cannabis law in the country. With victories in several states, including here in Florida, more Americans now have access to treatment or relief from pain. Changes in Cannabis Law Have Far-Reaching Effects As stronger scientific evidence emerges about the efficacy of marijuana for medicinal purposes, more dispensaries will begin to emerge and more experts and experienced attorneys will be needed. This…
You could easily say that this past November’s elections were an important turning point for the state of cannabis law in the country. With victories in several states, including here in Florida, more Americans now have access to treatment or relief from pain. Changes in Cannabis Law Have Far-Reaching Effects As stronger scientific evidence emerges about the efficacy of marijuana for medicinal purposes, more dispensaries will begin to emerge and more experts and experienced attorneys will be needed. This…
Last November, Floridians joined the nation at large in their support of the legalization of medical marijuana, paving the way for the development of South Florida cannabis dispensaries to begin. Gallup first polled Americans on their thoughts about marijuana in 1969, and only twelve percent supported legalization. Support grew in the 1970s to about a quarter of those polled, and the rate stuck there for about twenty years. Starting around the turn of the…
Last November, Floridians joined the nation at large in their support of the legalization of medical marijuana, paving the way for the development of South Florida cannabis dispensaries to begin. Gallup first polled Americans on their thoughts about marijuana in 1969, and only twelve percent supported legalization. Support grew in the 1970s to about a quarter of those polled, and the rate stuck there for about twenty years. Starting around the turn of the…
Although marijuana laws are changing in most of the world, some countries still consider this medicinal plant evil. For example, in Singapore, anyone caught with 17 ounces of marijuana or more will be treated as a drug trafficker, and drug traffickers are hanged. Granted, that is a lot of marijuana to possess, but the penalty for that crime in the U.S. would be about 5 years in prison and a felony record, which would…
Although marijuana laws are changing in most of the world, some countries still consider this medicinal plant evil. For example, in Singapore, anyone caught with 17 ounces of marijuana or more will be treated as a drug trafficker, and drug traffickers are hanged. Granted, that is a lot of marijuana to possess, but the penalty for that crime in the U.S. would be about 5 years in prison and a felony record, which would…
“There is no logical basis for the prohibition of marijuana.”Economist Milton Friedman, Costs of Marijuana ProhibitionJune 2, 2005 I recently attended the Cannabis Professional Advancement Series in Miami, FL, where I discussed why I believe that Guardians of patients with horrific diseases, such as MS, ALS and cancer, should be allowed to grow medical marijuana for the Ward. Florida has a law that allows people charged with possession to proactively petition the probate court…
“There is no logical basis for the prohibition of marijuana.”Economist Milton Friedman, Costs of Marijuana ProhibitionJune 2, 2005 I recently attended the Cannabis Professional Advancement Series in Miami, FL, where I discussed why I believe that Guardians of patients with horrific diseases, such as MS, ALS and cancer, should be allowed to grow medical marijuana for the Ward. Florida has a law that allows people charged with possession to proactively petition the probate court…
Medical Cannabis Can Ease the Suffering of Many Florida Patients Amendment 2 passed in a landslide and expands the conditions legally permitted to access and use medical marijuana in Florida; Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), HIV, AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and epilepsy. Amendment 2 also calls for Florida’s Department of Health to regulate production and distribution of centers and issue identification cards for patients and caregivers. The amendment expands…
Medical Cannabis Can Ease the Suffering of Many Florida Patients Amendment 2 passed in a landslide and expands the conditions legally permitted to access and use medical marijuana in Florida; Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), HIV, AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and epilepsy. Amendment 2 also calls for Florida’s Department of Health to regulate production and distribution of centers and issue identification cards for patients and caregivers. The amendment expands…
In early July, the Miami-Dade County Commissioners voted to decriminalize the possession of marijuana up to 20 grams (a half an ounce of marijuana is 14 grams, so it is much more dangerous to have 3/4 of an ounce or more because at 21 grams or 3/4 of an ounce, the penalty is more serious)1. Before July 2015, personal possession of up to 20 grams was a crime punishable by up to a year…
In early July, the Miami-Dade County Commissioners voted to decriminalize the possession of marijuana up to 20 grams (a half an ounce of marijuana is 14 grams, so it is much more dangerous to have 3/4 of an ounce or more because at 21 grams or 3/4 of an ounce, the penalty is more serious)1. Before July 2015, personal possession of up to 20 grams was a crime punishable by up to a year…
Century Village recently tried to eradicate service dogs for the disabled by suing elderly and disabled individuals and hoping they could not afford to retain counsel to defend themselves. One in particular has major depressive disorder, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, and is hard of hearing. He owns a small Shih Tzu named Yummy, who has been properly trained and certified and is a working service dog. Florida statute §413.08(1)(b) defines a disability with respect…
Century Village recently tried to eradicate service dogs for the disabled by suing elderly and disabled individuals and hoping they could not afford to retain counsel to defend themselves. One in particular has major depressive disorder, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, and is hard of hearing. He owns a small Shih Tzu named Yummy, who has been properly trained and certified and is a working service dog. Florida statute §413.08(1)(b) defines a disability with respect…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lists marijuana in the most restrictive of five classes that the agency uses to regulate dangerous drugs. Schedule I substances have the greatest potential for abuse and supposedly have no medical value. Heroin, ecstasy, LSD, and marijuana are all Schedule I drugs. Bernie Sanders, who recently announced that he is running for president as a democratic socialist, co-sponsored the States’ Rights to Medical Marijuana Act to reclassify marijuana as a…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lists marijuana in the most restrictive of five classes that the agency uses to regulate dangerous drugs. Schedule I substances have the greatest potential for abuse and supposedly have no medical value. Heroin, ecstasy, LSD, and marijuana are all Schedule I drugs. Bernie Sanders, who recently announced that he is running for president as a democratic socialist, co-sponsored the States’ Rights to Medical Marijuana Act to reclassify marijuana as a…
What should I do if I am hurt in a car accident? The most important thing to do after a car accident is to seek treatment immediately in order to avoid the “gap in treatment” defense that the insurance company will inevitably use against you. Most insurance companies believe that if you do not seek treatment immediately, you probably were not seriously injured. Therefore, a lower settlement value will be assigned to your case….
What should I do if I am hurt in a car accident? The most important thing to do after a car accident is to seek treatment immediately in order to avoid the “gap in treatment” defense that the insurance company will inevitably use against you. Most insurance companies believe that if you do not seek treatment immediately, you probably were not seriously injured. Therefore, a lower settlement value will be assigned to your case….
In May, 2014, U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller from California agreed to hear arguments and examine marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I substance, because there is a great deal of evidence that marijuana has many medical uses. Judge Mueller will decide whether or not the DEA’s classification of marijuana is unconstitutional. The Schedule I classification makes it very difficult for researchers to study the plant’s potential therapeutic uses. The federal government’s position that…
In May, 2014, U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller from California agreed to hear arguments and examine marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I substance, because there is a great deal of evidence that marijuana has many medical uses. Judge Mueller will decide whether or not the DEA’s classification of marijuana is unconstitutional. The Schedule I classification makes it very difficult for researchers to study the plant’s potential therapeutic uses. The federal government’s position that…
“You would theoretically have to consume 1,500 pounds of marijuana in 15 minutes to overdose, and this is impossible.” Two House bills were recently filed that could end the federal prohibition of marijuana, including one which would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act’s schedules and regulate it similarly to alcohol. Recreational marijuana use is now legal in 5 states, but how legal is it? In Alaska and Washington D.C., there are no retail…
“You would theoretically have to consume 1,500 pounds of marijuana in 15 minutes to overdose, and this is impossible.” Two House bills were recently filed that could end the federal prohibition of marijuana, including one which would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act’s schedules and regulate it similarly to alcohol. Recreational marijuana use is now legal in 5 states, but how legal is it? In Alaska and Washington D.C., there are no retail…
In Sydney, Australia participants are currently being recruited for a CBD research study that will examine regular cannabis users to help researchers understand the role of the endocannabinoid system in pain perception. Regular marijuana users who participate in the study will be compensated for their time. I am not telling you this to suggest that the United States pay people to smoke marijuana so we can study them, but we should definitely be doing research on the…
In Sydney, Australia participants are currently being recruited for a CBD research study that will examine regular cannabis users to help researchers understand the role of the endocannabinoid system in pain perception. Regular marijuana users who participate in the study will be compensated for their time. I am not telling you this to suggest that the United States pay people to smoke marijuana so we can study them, but we should definitely be doing research on the…
The New Mexico Court of Appeals recently ruled that an employer must pay for an injured worker’s medical marijuana. This is the nation’s first appellate court ruling in a workers’ compensation case in which an employer has been ordered to pay for medical marijuana prescribed by an employee’s healthcare provider to treat a workplace injury.1 In 2000, George Vialpando injured his back at work in 2000 while he was employed by Ben’s Automotive Services in Santa Fe….
The New Mexico Court of Appeals recently ruled that an employer must pay for an injured worker’s medical marijuana. This is the nation’s first appellate court ruling in a workers’ compensation case in which an employer has been ordered to pay for medical marijuana prescribed by an employee’s healthcare provider to treat a workplace injury.1 In 2000, George Vialpando injured his back at work in 2000 while he was employed by Ben’s Automotive Services in Santa Fe….
Senators Joe Manchin and David Vitter are concerned about what they call “pay-to-play” meetings in which pharmaceutical manufacturers allegedly paid thousands of dollars to meet with FDA officials who oversee safety regulations on painkillers. The senators suggest these meetings might have helped Zohydro get approved by the FDA despite an advisory committee voting against it. Zohydro was approved by the FDA even though many doctors believe the drug is deadly! Manchin and Vitter have requested the…
Senators Joe Manchin and David Vitter are concerned about what they call “pay-to-play” meetings in which pharmaceutical manufacturers allegedly paid thousands of dollars to meet with FDA officials who oversee safety regulations on painkillers. The senators suggest these meetings might have helped Zohydro get approved by the FDA despite an advisory committee voting against it. Zohydro was approved by the FDA even though many doctors believe the drug is deadly! Manchin and Vitter have requested the…
According to the Supreme Court, an important virtue of our federalist system ofgovernment is that “a single courageous State may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory;and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country.” Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Starting a business in an industry that is still illegal under federal law requires someone daring enough to assume risks, but humble enough to avoid undue attention from…
According to the Supreme Court, an important virtue of our federalist system ofgovernment is that “a single courageous State may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory;and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country.” Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Starting a business in an industry that is still illegal under federal law requires someone daring enough to assume risks, but humble enough to avoid undue attention from…
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