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, tax considerations—and for the first time this year, the panel also discusses the new emerging focus on psychedelics and the movement at the state level 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

  Introduction & Massachusetts Psychedelic Updates

  Adam D. Fine, Esq., Vicente LLP , Boston
  
• 1:20 - 2:05 pm

  Regulation of Hemp and Novel Cannabinoids and Pesticide Updates

  Jessica H. Burgess, Esq., Department of Agricultural Resources, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 2:05 - 2:40 pm

  Federal Rescheduling and Host Community Agreements

  Michael P. Ross, Esq., Prince Lobel Tye LLP , Boston
  
• 2:40 - 2:55 pm

  Break
• 2:55 - 4:10 pm

  Hot Topics in Massachusetts Cannabis

  Scott H. Moskol, Esq., Burns & Levinson LLP , Boston
  Erica Rice, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP , Boston
  Mitzi S. Keating, Citrin Cooperman , Providence
  
• 4:10 - 4:45 pm

  Cannabis Control Commission Updates

  Andrew Carter, Esq., Cannabis Control Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Worcester
  
• 4:45 - 5:00 pm

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

  Panel
  

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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