COVID -19: 59 Deaths after Exposure at work. Work related exposures: 6,847, Medcial Professionals; 1,930, Restaurant & Grocery; & 1,092, Office Support. Please remember to say thank you to the medical professionals, restaurant & grocery workers and office support for going to work. They put there health on the line every day they go to work during this pandemic in order to serve us. Further, remember to follow the social distancing and protection guidelines to reduce the risk. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

More than two-thirds of test results don’t include job details — critical data that could help protect workers and slow the spread of the deadly virus. The state didn’t require occupations to be included in test results until July. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/09/09/nation/worker-safety-coalition-details-gross-undercount-job-related-covid-cases/

ABCC Suspends Licenses Indefinitely For Violating Governor Bakers’ Emergency Order

ABCC Suspends Licenses Indefinitely for violating Governor Baker’s Emergency Order. Two important cases for all restaurant owners to read. Click link to read decisions: https://www.mass.gov/doc/weymouth-kcnb-llc-kcs-pub-covid-19-violation-9-4-2020/download. https://www.mass.gov/doc/salisbury-sweethart-corp-kittens-covid-19-violation-9-4-2020/download

Major pot-growing facility to break ground in Salisbury | Local News | newburyportnews.com

SALISBURY — Construction is set to begin on a large-scale cultivation and manufacturing facility that the co-founders hope will become a key marijuana business in the state — much akin — Read on http://www.newburyportnews.com/content/tncms/live/

Dighton Fire Department Shares Cannabis Fire Safety Information – John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC

DIGHTON — Chief Christopher Maguy and the Dighton Fire Department would like to share the following cannabis fire safety information with residents in order to mitigate potential fire hazards relating to growing or processing marijuana in homes. — Read on jgpr.net/2020/09/04/dighton-fire-department-shares-cannabis-fire-safety-information/

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission to hold Public Meeting and Hearing to Consider the Renewal of Plainridge Park Casino’s Gaming License – Massachusetts Gaming Commission

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission to hold Public Meeting and Hearing to Consider the Renewal of Plainridge Park Casino’s Gaming License – Massachusetts Gaming Commission — Read on massgaming.com/blog-post/the-massachusetts-gaming-commission-to-hold-public-meeting-and-hearing-to-consider-the-renewal-of-plainridge-park-casinos-gaming-license/

Pot Got Your Tongue? Company Alleges Former COO Disclosed Trade Secrets to Competitors | Trade Secrets Trends

A new lawsuit in the medical marijuana industry raises questions about the enforceability of noncompetes under Massachusetts’ new statute. On August 26, — Read on http://www.crowelltradesecretstrends.com/2020/09/pot-got-your-tongue-company-alleges-former-coo-disclosed-trade-secrets-to-competitors/

After landlord’s change of heart, West Coast marijuana brand Cookies could land in Harvard Square – The Boston Globe

In an unusual public letter published last week, Dhanda said his previous views were “misinformed” and have “evolved” after meeting with local Black marijuana entrepreneurs — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/09/01/marijuana/after-landlords-change-heart-west-coast-marijuana-brand-cookies-could-land-harvard-square/