Palmiter v. Commonwealth Health Sys., Inc., No. 398 MDA 2020, 2021 Pa. Super. 155 (Pa. Super Ct. Aug.5, 2021), is a case of first impression and the Pennsylvania Superior Court’s decision now paves the way for employees in Pennsylvania to sue their employers for alleged violations of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA). The decision also creates an avenue for employees to pursue a wrongful termination claim when employees are terminated for medical marijuana use outside the workplace. This ruling reflects a growing trend with states such as Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island which also allow employees to bring actions against employers for discrimination for violations of medical marijuana laws....

The Spearin Doctrine dictates that a project owner impliedly warrants that the plans and specifications it provides are accurate and suitable, and can protect a contractor against liability. Must a contractor prove that all of the construction defects are attributable to the owner's defective plans and specifications to prevail on this affirmative defense? The Washington State Supreme Court in Lake Hills Investments, LLC v. Rushforth Construction Co., Inc. d/b/a AP Rushforth, et al. answers this question and provides guidance on the application of the Spearin Doctrine in defending construction defect claims....

Corporate executives and their legal counsel should immediately take note of the recently amended rule of civil procedure in Florida, which now formally recognizes high level corporate officials as a protected party under the Apex Doctrine....