Newburg Law to Protect Fired Medical Marijuana Patient’s Unemployment Benefits before the Michigan Court of Appeals
St. Joseph, Michigan. (PRWEB) November 25, 2013 -- The Michigan Court of Appeals has decided to hear an appeal, Kemp v Hayes Green Beach Hospital (Court of Appeals Docket No.: 315441), addressing whether a medical marijuana patient, fired for her use of marijuana during non-work hours, is disqualified for unemployment benefits under Michigan state law. Newburg Law, PLLC, a law firm specializing in medical marijuana appellate practice, is defending the Ms. Kemp’s rights on appeal.
“Ms. Kemp, as a registered qualifying medical marijuana patient, is not subject to penalty for her medical use of marijuana,” said Eric Misterovich, Newburg Law, PLLC partner handing the appeal. “We are pleased the Court of Appeals accepted this case and are confident we will set precedent that protects patients’ rights,” Misterovich continued.
Newburg Law, PLLC specializes in medical marijuana defense and has represented individuals in trial courts across Michigan, the Court of Appeals, and Michigan Supreme Court. With offices located in St. Joseph, Lansing, and Traverse City, Newburg Law represents patients and caregivers anywhere in Michigan.
Eric Misterovich, Newburg Law, PLLC, http://www.newburglaw.com/criminal/medical-marijuana/, +1 269-281-3908, [email protected]
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