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Malpractice Insur. Co. Cuts Denver Lawyer For Advising Medical Marijuana Businesses

By Jeralyn, Section Colorado News
Posted on Mon May 07, 2012 at 12:20:32 PM EST
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In what appears to be a first nationally, a malpractice insurance carrier has refused to renew Denver lawyer Ann Toney's policy because she advises medical marijuana businesses.

In its terse notice, the Hanover Insurance Group explained that Toney's practice "does not meet current underwriting guidelines because of the following risk factors: Area of practice involving medical marijuana."

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    And the lawyers for Seagrams, Coors, Busch...? (none / 0) (#1)
    by Dadler on Mon May 07, 2012 at 01:12:00 PM EST
    Plugging along with nothing in their pants but fat wallets and tiny joints. George Washington, hemp farmer, show thyself.

    I know Hanover Insurance Group... (none / 0) (#2)
    by kdog on Mon May 07, 2012 at 01:46:26 PM EST