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.Emergent corporate, regulatory, financing, and business considerations for cannabis practitioners
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.
Course Content
1:00 - 1:20 pm - State of the Commonwealth and State of the Industry Post-ElectionAdam D. Fine, Esq.,
Vicente LLP, Boston
Michael P. Ross, Esq.,
Prince Lobel Tye LLP, Boston
1:20 - 1:40 pm - Regulatory Insights
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 - Regulatory Roundtable
- 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 - ESOPS
Lauren M. Forster, Esq.,
Blank Rome LLP, Boston
2:35 - 3:35 pm - In-House/ Outside Counsel Roundtable
- A moderated discussion with in-house and outside counsel about the legal issues facing companies and the industry
Panel
3:35 - 4:45 pm - Risk Management & Future Developments Roundtable
Panel
4:45 - 5:00 pm - "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Speakers
CochairsAdam D. Fine, Esq.,
Vicente LLP, Boston
Scott H. Moskol, Esq.,
Blank Rome LLP, Boston
Faculty
Jessica H. Burgess, Esq.,
Department of Agricultural Resources, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Kajal Chattopadhyay, Esq.,
Cannabis Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Elliot Choi, Esq.,
C3 Industries, New York
Lauren M. Forster, Esq.,
Blank Rome LLP , Boston
Mitzi S. Keating,
Citrin Cooperman, Providence
Michael P. Ross, Esq.,
Prince Lobel Tye LLP, Boston
