Cannabis law is a dynamic new area of law that is quickly developing into a highly sought-after legal specialty, and one that touches many existing practice areas. The cannabis industry continues to rapidly expand as new states adopt adult-use regulations and the prospects for broad cannabis reform improve in Washington. Businesses within and outside the cannabis industry will need attorneys who understand how this highly-regulated consumer product intersects with products and services across numerous industry sectors. Cannabis law practitioners have the exciting opportunity to help shape this entirely new area of law.
In this practical webinar, you will examine how the current regulated state markets work in practice and understand the key issues that drive new voter and legislative initiatives as additional states enter the market. You will understand how the recent election has changed the landscape for the prospects of broad federal legalization, as well as the primary hurdles that must be overcome before a national regulatory scheme can be achieved. You will explore how cannabis litigants enforce their rights in state and federal courts, and how cannabis-related issues have been litigated in various practice areas that include product liability, employment practices, intellectual property, commercial litigation, professional liability and insurance.
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Understand the state of cannabis legalization, relevant protections available under the law and the current federal enforcement posture;
- Identify differences in state cannabis licensing structures and the important market forces and social issues that influence new state regulations;
- Appreciate the nuance of risk management around cannabis banking and financial transactions;
- Recognize differences in the major cannabinoids, and understand how the law is developing around the minor cannabinoids;
- Distinguish the claims and litigation experience of the cannabis industry to date, and identify new risks on the horizon.
This course is eligible for CLE credit. Please be sure to check the Credits tab prior to enrolling to confirm that this program has be pre-approved for credit in your state.
Ian Stewart
The Cannabis and Hemp
Ian Stewart is the founder and co-chair of the Cannabis and Hemp Law practice at Wilson Elser, an AmLaw 200 law firm with 900 attorneys in 39 offices in the United States and London. He leads a national multi-disciplinary team of lawyers who serve all aspects of the cannabis and hemp industries, as well as financial institutions and insurance companies that service those industries. Mr. Stewart has been named to the prestigious Chambers USA 2020 guide in Cannabis Law. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the International Cannabis Bar Association and participates on the Policy Council of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA). He is one of MG Magazine’s “30 Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know” and one of Cannabis Reports’ “10 Powerful Marijuana Lawyers in California.”
CLE Credits (Law)
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In some CLE states, the course will be submitted to the bar after you register. If for any reason the course is not approved, we will fully refund your registration fee. If a state is listed on this course, then we are confident the course fits that state's standards and already is or will be approved for credit.
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