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The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday 6-0 that Brandon Coats (right), a medical marijuana patient that was fired by Dish Network, cannot get his job back. Mr. Coats' attorney Michael Evans (left) said the case garnered national attention because it was a "perfect storm." (Associated Press)

Employers can fire workers for marijuana use, Colorado Supreme Court rules

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Brandon Coats, a medical-marijuana patient, was fired from his job after failing a drug test. The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld the firing, citing federal law.

Federal law trumps Colorado’s on medical marijuana

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times