Product Description

Nationally, the cannabis industry continues to experience unprecedented growth. Despite increasing numbers of states having legalized cannabis in some form, as well as widespread public approval for federal cannabis reform, the interplay between complex state regulatory schemes and continued federal prohibition continues to pose inherent legal uncertainties.

Counsel for marijuana or hemp businesses must address unique legal issues relating to regulatory compliance, state and local licensing, financing restraints, and federal prohibition and policy, while also addressing standard business law issues. This Conference analyzes advanced emerging topics in the cannabis industry pertinent to business law practitioners—including challenges, opportunities, and strategies encountered in licensing, permitting, compliance, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and tax considerations—and the panel also discusses the emerging focus on psychedelics and the state level movement to legalize such use. Hear the latest from expert panelists who provide insight into the complex business and legal issues underlying cannabis business operations.

Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 - 1:20 pm

  Cannabis Law: State of the Commonwealth and State of the Industry Post-Election

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  Adam D. Fine, Esq., Vicente LLP , Boston
  Michael P. Ross, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP , Boston
  
• 1:20 - 1:40 pm

  Cannabis Law: Regulatory Insights

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  Jessica H. Burgess, Esq., Department of Agricultural Resources, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Kajal Chattopadhyay, Esq., Cannabis Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 1:40 - 2:10 pm

  Cannabis Law: Regulatory Roundtable

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  – A moderated discussion with counsel for regulatory bodies dealing with the cannabis industry

  Panel
  
• 2:10 - 2:25 pm

  Break
• 2:25 - 2:35 pm

  Cannabis Law: ESOPS

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  Lauren M. Forster, Esq., Blank Rome LLP , Boston
  
• 2:35 - 3:35 pm

  Cannabis Law: In-House/ Outside Counsel Roundtable

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  – A moderated discussion with in-house and outside counsel about the legal issues facing companies and the industry

  Panel
  
• 3:35 - 4:45 pm

  Cannabis Law: Risk Management & Future Developments Roundtable

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  Panel
  
• 4:45 - 5:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

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  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Cannabis Law Manual

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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