In this practical webinar, you will learn about the unique issues presented by the conflict between the legalized use of cannabis in certain states and its federal illegality. Among other things, you will receive instructions regarding best practices in drafting contracts for the cannabis industry to protect against these risks
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Identify cannabis illegality and risk
- Differentiate between the types of contracts entered in the cannabis industry
- Anticipate enforceability issues unique to contracts in the cannabis industry
- Define the importance of choice of law provisions
- Draft clauses to terminate contracts in the event the other party loses its permit or license or is sanctioned or suspended by the cannabis regulatory authorities
- Create contracts which encompass or allow for changes in cannabis regulations
- Incorporate termination or amendment provisions for changes in federal law enforcement priorities
Kathryn McCall
Sideman & Bancroft LLP
Kathryn McCall is a partner at Sideman & Bancroft LLP. She advises start-ups and well-established businesses on a wide variety of corporate and other legal matters, including all aspects of the business life cycle from the initial structuring and formation of the business to financing that business. Ms. McCall assists businesses in the cannabis industry with developing the necessary infrastructure and organization to succeed, while remaining in compliance with the complex legal and regulatory framework burdening the industry. She creates a strategic and coordinated approach to not only business structuring, organizational, and regulatory matters, but also intellectual property, tax, estate planning, and business and criminal litigation issues. Ms. McCall is a speaker and mentor at Draper University, advising budding entrepreneurs regarding the legal aspects of starting and running a business.
Jeffrey Gard
Jeffrey Gard is a lawyer focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation, and marijuana business matters. He has litigated hundreds of cases, many through trial, in both state and federal courts. Mr. Gard also successfully litigated and argued cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court. He is a Colorado native and a Cum Laude Philosophy graduate from the University of Colorado.
Nicole Neubert
Nicole Howell Neubert is one of California’s most effective and respected cannabis business and regulatory attorneys. Her experience advising hundreds of successful cannabis operators through the corporate, transactional, and regulatory dynamics of California’s complex market illustrates her dexterity across legal and strategic arenas. Ms. Neubert’s incisive, analytical approach provides her clients with the tools and confidence they need to navigate a rapidly changing legal and regulatory environment. Ms. Neubert received her BA from Fairfield University, and her JD from the University of California.
Katy Young
Ad Astra
As a Managing Partner within Ad Astra, Katy Young focuses on Partnership Disputes, Business Litigation, Computer Fraud & Abuse, and Real Estate/Construction Law. Ms. Young is regularly sought out for his expertise in emerging fields, such as the cannabis industry. Katy Young received her BA from the University of the Pacific, and her JD from the University of San Francisco.
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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Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Yes. During the live webinar, you may submit questions and comments and the speaker will respond verbally. For a recorded webinar, your questions will be emailed to the speaker. You will typically receive a response from the speaker within two business days.
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If I can’t attend a webinar live, can I view the recording later?
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Do the webinars qualify for Continuing Education Credit?
Almost all of our webinars are approved for continuing education credit, including CLE (in all states), CCB, CPE, HRCI, IRS and SHRM credit. Unlike many providers, we don’t charge you any additional fee to process your credit. If you have specific questions, please call us at 703-372-0550 or contact us.
Can I still receive Continuing Education Credits if I view the webinar recording instead of the live presentation?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Recorded webinars are not eligible for CLE credit in the following states: AR, KS, MS, NE, and RI. In all other jurisdictions, recorded programs are eligible for credit. In addition, CPE credit is not available for recorded webinars. Please note that recorded webinars are only eligible for a certain period of time based on the jurisdiction. To ask about your specific type of Continuing Education Credit or the requirements in your jurisdiction, please call us at 703-372-0550 or contact us.
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How do I determine my states’s CLE requirements.
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