Monthly Archive: April 2018

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Nova Scotia court strikes down human rights decision over medical marijuana

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has struck down a provincial human rights board decision that said an injured man’s prescribed medical marijuana must be covered by his employee insurance plan. Gordon “Wayne” Skinner of Head of Chezzetcook, N.S., who suffers from chronic pain caused by an on-the-job vehicle accident, had argued he […]

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Courts strike down human rights decision on medical marijuana

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has struck down a provincial human rights board decision that said an injured man’s prescribed medical marijuana must be covered by his employee insurance plan. Gordon “Wayne” Skinner of Head of Chezzetcook, N.S., who suffers from chronic pain caused by an on-the-job vehicle accident, had argued he […]

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Mining company challenges its ‘bad actor’ label in Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. — An Idaho mining company was due in a Montana courtroom on Thursday to challenge its designation by state officials as an industry “bad actor” because of pollution tied to its CEO. Hecla Mining Co. wants a judge to block the Montana Department of Environmental Quality from suspending permits for two new silver […]