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[semicaregiver]

Wayne State to host marijuana symposium
BY KIM KOZLOWSKI THE DETROIT NEWS 0 COMMENTS
Detroit— In the wake of attempts to make marijuana legal in Michigan, Wayne State University this month will host a symposium on the implications of national and state marijuana reform.Former Attorney General Mike Cox will give the keynote address at the event, to be held Jan. 27 in WSU Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium. It is free, and open to the public.

The day-long symposium is sponsored by The Wayne Law Review and will feature various speakers, including the former advisor to the National Office of Drug Control Policy and analysts from the Marijuana Policy Project, which advocates for policy changes in reforming marijuana laws.

It comes as advocates are launching an effort this month to collect enough signatures to ask voters in November to make marijuana legal in Michigan

"We are very excited to bring together prominent experts from around the country, as well as local attorneys practicing in Metro Detroit, to speak on such a timely topic," said Jessica Bajkowski, Wayne Law Review symposium editor.

To register for the event, visit http://events.wayne....symposium-37390 or call 313-577-8032.

kkozlowski@detnews.com


http://www.detroitne...juana-symposium

[David1946]

Mike Cox to deliver keynote address at Wayne State marijuana symposium

http://www.mlive.com...keynote_ad.html

Former Michigan Attorney General is the keynote speaker at a medical marijuana policy symposium hosted by the Wayne Law Review at Wayne State University.

Cox, now working out of the Dykema Gossett law firm, is one of several guests at the free symposium later this month.

Wayne Law Review: This symposium addresses some of the major social, economic, health and legal issues presented by current marijuana laws and proposed marijuana policies. The discussions will explore the dichotomy between federal and state marijuana legalization, the policy behind the respective laws, as well as address the unpredictability of their enforcement. Also considered will be the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, local regulation and enforcement, physician compliance and patient rights.

During Cox's tenure as attorney general, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act was passed by a voter referendum.

There will be two panel discussions and a lunchtime talk featuring the following speakers: Distinguished Professor Robert Sedler, Wayne State University Law School; Saby Ghoshray, founder of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies; Kevin Sabet, fellow at University of Pennsylvania and former advisor to National Office of Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske; Dan Riffle, legislative analyst, Marijuana Policy Project; Jesse C. Vivian, professor of pharmacy, Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Karen O'Keefe, director of state policies, Marijuana Policy Project; Professor Noah Hall, Wayne State University Law School; Matthew Abel, Cannabis Counsel; William Vertes, attorney, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti and Sherbrook; Kevin Sabet; and Neil Rockind, Rockind PC.

"We are very excited to bring together prominent experts from around the country, as well as local attorneys practicing in Metro Detroit, to speak on such a timely topic," Jessica Bajkowski, Wayne Law Review symposium editor, said in a news release.

The symposium will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on January 27 in Wayne State University Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.

[bobandtorey]

David1946, on 05 January 2012 - 06:31 PM, said:

<B>Mike Cox to deliver keynote address at Wayne State marijuana symposium

http://www.mlive.com...keynote_ad.html

Former Michigan Attorney General is the keynote speaker at a medical marijuana policy symposium hosted by the Wayne Law Review at Wayne State University.

Cox, now working out of the Dykema Gossett law firm, is one of several guests at the free symposium later this month.

Wayne Law Review: This symposium addresses some of the major social, economic, health and legal issues presented by current marijuana laws and proposed marijuana policies. The discussions will explore the dichotomy between federal and state marijuana legalization, the policy behind the respective laws, as well as address the unpredictability of their enforcement. Also considered will be the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, local regulation and enforcement, physician compliance and patient rights.

During Cox's tenure as attorney general, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act was passed by a voter referendum.

There will be two panel discussions and a lunchtime talk featuring the following speakers: Distinguished Professor Robert Sedler, Wayne State University Law School; Saby Ghoshray, founder of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies; Kevin Sabet, fellow at University of Pennsylvania and former advisor to National Office of Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske; Dan Riffle, legislative analyst, Marijuana Policy Project; Jesse C. Vivian, professor of pharmacy, Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Karen O'Keefe, director of state policies, Marijuana Policy Project; Professor Noah Hall, Wayne State University Law School; Matthew Abel, Cannabis Counsel; William Vertes, attorney, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti and Sherbrook; Kevin Sabet; and Neil Rockind, Rockind PC.

"We are very excited to bring together prominent experts from around the country, as well as local attorneys practicing in Metro Detroit, to speak on such a timely topic," Jessica Bajkowski, Wayne Law Review symposium editor, said in a news release.

The symposium will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on January 27 in Wayne State University Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.

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i think these people know that theirs money to be maid off the sick people
i was at the last one and the lady that runs the program when ask were do people get their meds she said to ask their collage kids were to fine it for them

[bobandtorey]

i will be their cant wait to tell them are story

[Croppled1]

Mr. Redden did you see the planet green tree's show tonight ? Maybe you can call in if I understood things right a State Rep will be on hand who wants to limit recommendations to ones regular Doctors even though many work for hospitals that prevent them writting for MM outright or let them know their carreers or affiliation may be terminated .

Your living proof things are out of control on the enforcement side . I forget with a active case maybe you should be careful speaking about your specific situation .

Edited by Croppled1, 05 January 2012 - 07:05 PM.

[Champion Jack Dupree]

David1946, on 05 January 2012 - 06:31 PM, said:

Mike Cox to deliver keynote address at Wayne State marijuana symposium

http://www.mlive.com...keynote_ad.html

Former Michigan Attorney General is the keynote speaker at a medical marijuana policy symposium hosted by the Wayne Law Review at Wayne State University.

Cox, now working out of the Dykema Gossett law firm, is one of several guests at the free symposium later this month.

Wayne Law Review: This symposium addresses some of the major social, economic, health and legal issues presented by current marijuana laws and proposed marijuana policies. The discussions will explore the dichotomy between federal and state marijuana legalization, the policy behind the respective laws, as well as address the unpredictability of their enforcement. Also considered will be the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, local regulation and enforcement, physician compliance and patient rights.

During Cox's tenure as attorney general, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act was passed by a voter referendum.

There will be two panel discussions and a lunchtime talk featuring the following speakers: Distinguished Professor Robert Sedler, Wayne State University Law School; Saby Ghoshray, founder of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies; Kevin Sabet, fellow at University of Pennsylvania and former advisor to National Office of Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske; Dan Riffle, legislative analyst, Marijuana Policy Project; Jesse C. Vivian, professor of pharmacy, Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Karen O'Keefe, director of state policies, Marijuana Policy Project; Professor Noah Hall, Wayne State University Law School; Matthew Abel, Cannabis Counsel; William Vertes, attorney, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti and Sherbrook; Kevin Sabet; and Neil Rockind, Rockind PC.

"We are very excited to bring together prominent experts from around the country, as well as local attorneys practicing in Metro Detroit, to speak on such a timely topic," Jessica Bajkowski, Wayne Law Review symposium editor, said in a news release.

The symposium will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on January 27 in Wayne State University Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.

Thank you for the post..good, bad and the ugly in a positive forum. CJD

[jimmy]

Very interesting group of people,it seems as though all of the bases will be covered and the price to attend is just right!

[Q-tipper]

a little more info... from what i can find there are only 200 seats in the hall.


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Wayne Law Review symposium to explore marijuana reform
January 5, 2012

DETROIT (Jan. 5, 2012) – The Wayne Law Review is pleased to host its upcoming symposium, “National and State Marijuana Reform: The Social, Economic, Health and Legal Implications,” 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012, in Wayne State University Law School’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.

This symposium addresses some of the major social, economic, health and legal issues presented by current marijuana laws and proposed marijuana policies. The discussions will explore the dichotomy between federal and state marijuana legalization, the policy behind the respective laws, as well as address the unpredictability of their enforcement. Also considered will be the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use, local regulation and enforcement, physician compliance and patient rights.

Former attorney general Mike Cox (pictured at right) will give the keynote address. During his term as attorney general, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act was passed by a voter referendum, introducing new state legislation into the legal environment in Michigan. In the course of the act’s implementation, Cox undertook the role of compelling law enforcement, prosecutors and the Department of Community Health to follow the law, as well as promulgating administrative rules. He is currently a member of the health care and litigation practice groups at Dykema Gossett PLLC and has worked as a prosecutor in both Wayne and Oakland counties.

Following the keynote address, there will be two panel discussions featuring a number of renowned legal experts, and a lunchtime talk delivered by Karen O’Keefe, director of state policies for the Marijuana Policy Project. (The full symposium schedule is available at the end of this release.)

“We are very excited to bring together prominent experts from around the country, as well as local attorneys practicing in Metro Detroit, to speak on such a timely topic,” said Jessica Bajkowski, Wayne Law Review symposium editor.

The Wayne Law Review’s annual symposium brings leading scholars from across the country to participate in a live panel-based discussion addressing a timely and relevant legal issue. The symposium is a vehicle to educate the public, inform local and national decision makers, and facilitate a forum for open and thoughtful discussion. A published symposium edition of the Law Review accompanies the live event.

The symposium, which is presented with the generous assistance of the Cohn family and the Wayne State University Dean of Students Office, is free and open to the public. Parking is available for $5 in parking structure #1 across from the Law School on West Palmer Street. To register for this event, visit http://events.wayne....ymposium-37390/ or call 313-577-8032.

Symposium schedule

8 a.m. – Registration and continental breakfast

8:40 a.m. – Welcome remarks
• Dean Robert M. Ackerman, Wayne State University Law School

9 a.m. – Keynote address
• Mike Cox, Dykema Gossett PLLC

10:00 a.m. – Morning break

10:15 a.m. – Panel I: Legalization of marijuana and the federal and state dichotomy
• Moderator: Distinguished Professor Robert Sedler, Wayne State University Law School
• Saby Ghoshray, founder of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Kevin Sabet, fellow at University of Pennsylvania and former advisor to National Office of Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske
• Dan Riffle, legislative analyst, Marijuana Policy Project
• Jesse C. Vivian, professor of pharmacy, Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

12:30 p.m. – Lunch lecture: The current state of marijuana policy and what to expect in 2012
• Karen O’Keefe, director of state policies, Marijuana Policy Project

2 p.m. – Panel II: Legalization and decriminalization of marijuana for medicinal use
• Moderator: Professor Noah Hall, Wayne State University Law School
• Matthew Abel, Cannabis Counsel
• William Vertes, attorney, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti and Sherbrook
• Kevin Sabet
• Neil Rockind, Rockind PC

4:00 p.m. – Closing remarks, adjournment and reception

http://lawreview.way...ews.php?id=7889

[CleanD]

thanks semi! this is right here for me... will be there for sure. peace.

[semicaregiver]

While the event is free, you need to RSVP, there are only 130 available seats. Click the link, there is an RSVP button in the upper right of the Wayne State pg.

[CleanD]

and so it has been done... once again, thanks for the heads up brother!

should you feel comfortable meeting up while there... please let me know... ;-)

[bobandtorey]

Croppled1, on 05 January 2012 - 06:52 PM, said:

Mr. Redden did you see the planet green tree's show tonight ? Maybe you can call in if I understood things right a State Rep will be on hand who wants to limit recommendations to ones regular Doctors even though many work for hospitals that prevent them writting for MM outright or let them know their carreers or affiliation may be terminated .

Your living proof things are out of control on the enforcement side . I forget with a active case maybe you should be careful speaking about your specific situation .

Thanks
those lines have been crossed lone ago we are not inn court because of the Doc thing because then we would have been able to use the MMMA we are their because we didn't have enough locks
they used a battering ram on the front door and the plants were in the bedroom with a lock on that door also it's still not locked up ???

[bobandtorey]

The maximum capacity for this event has been reached.

[purklize]

Did they say your garden wasn't locked because of an unlocked window? I admit I haven't been able to find a lot of details on your case... best luck to ya...

[bobandtorey]

purklize, on 07 January 2012 - 03:19 PM, said:

Did they say your garden wasn't locked because of an unlocked window? I admit I haven't been able to find a lot of details on your case... best luck to ya...

No the window was also locked

[purklize]

How were they able to claim it wasn't a locked grow?

[bobandtorey]

purklize, on 07 January 2012 - 04:11 PM, said:

How were they able to claim it wasn't a locked grow?

i just don't know
they say that because to plants were in a closet in a locked room it was not locked Yup

[bobandtorey]

This is not about weather it was locked up enough(front door kicked inn)( lock on bedroom door) this is about the Michigan Medical Marihuana Law

[purklize]

Well that is absolutely absurd...

[bobandtorey]

purklize, on 07 January 2012 - 05:05 PM, said:

Well that is absolutely absurd...

True
and we could use some Help from people here write or call your Rep that would be good
can you?