Learn the latest on Marijuana, CBD, and Hemp Business Law in 2024 with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar and Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE and MCLE credit, online access to complete course and reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

Marijuana related sales are slated to surpass $40 billion in the U.S. this year. The huge growth in the industry has led to a surge of law practice opportunities and new clients from marketers and dispensaries to sellers of paraphernalia and bankers. In particular, there is a significant need for counsel fluent in the latest business, employment, intellectual property, transportation, regulatory, medical, and commercial aspects of cannabis, hemp, and CBD. The faculty for this seminar features several leading authorities on the subject. This comprehensive program on cannabis law will cover the most relevant issues and practical solutions, including transactional, investment, IP, security, litigation, criminal, banking, money laundering, commercial, and ethical considerations. The faculty will also cover the changes and progress on the latest caselaw and future regulations. Registration includes online access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the program.

Agenda:

Marijuana, CBD, and Hemp Business Law in 2024 CLE:

a. An Overview of the Legal Marijuana Industry

b. Taxation & Banking Solutions

c. CBD and Hemp Regulation

d. Employment Issues

e. Dealing with Cash Clients

f. Criminal Concerns for the Cannabis Industry & Potential Solutions

g. Banking & Lending Issues

h. Medical Marijuana

i. Security Related Legal Issues

j. Licenses

k. Compliance & Avoidance Strategies

l. Dispensaries, Distribution, and Transportation

m. Federal vs. State Issues

n. Intellectual Property Considerations

Recorded Question and Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Tom Downey is a Director at Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC. With his significant experience as both a government official and private attorney, Mr. Downey counsels clients to navigate all aspects of regulatory law. The majority of his practice consists of advising and representing corporate clients in the administrative, transactional and disciplinary processes related to liquor licensing, legalized marijuana and licenses. Further, he represents investors, creditors, developers, intellectual property holders and others in and around licensed industries. In providing full services to his clients, Mr. Downey conducts a great deal of zoning, code enforcement and public policy work. Previously, Mr. Downey led one of the nation's largest Department of Excise and Licenses, issuing and regulating 25,000 business licenses in 180 categories. During that time, he redrafted the Procedures for legalized recreational marijuana licenses. He was appointed by the Governor to advise the administration and General Assembly on the legislation creating recreational marijuana. He created and ran the Business and Licensing Division and served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Business and Licensing Section.

2. Lance Rogersis the Founding Member of the Law Offices of Lance Rogers. As a part of his regulatory compliance practice, he represents many of the leading cannabis companies, including retailers, manufacturers, and agriculture ventures. As a litigator, he has handled a wide array of matters related to cannabis including criminal defense, regulatory violations, land use/zoning, complex business litigation and partnership, and dispute matters. Mr. Rogers attained the first dispensary license in his state. He has assisted clients in obtaining commercial cannabis licenses numerous US. He has counseled numerous cannabis farmers in on corporate compliance and licensing projects including the formation of the first cannabis agricultural cooperative in his state. Mr. Rogers served as General Counsel for one of the foremost cannabis industry associations. He is a highly sought-after speaker and authority on cannabis and marijuana regulation.

CLE Credit: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.

Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.5 MCLE credits

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

Arkansas Supreme Court - Office of Prof. Programs for 1.5 CLE credits

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal and Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

Connecticut for 1.5 CLE Credits

Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education *******

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State for 1.5 CLE credits

Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Iowa Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE Credits

Kentucky Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Louisiana Supreme Court Commission on MCLE for 1.5 MCLE credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)***

Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oklahoma Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oregon Bar for 1.5 MCLE Credits

Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE Credits

Puerto Rico for 1.5 CLE credits (Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico)

Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE credits

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)***

Tennessee Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Texas State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

Virginia State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Washington for 1.5 CLE credits

West Virginia for 1.8 CLE credits

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Wyoming State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Additional States - call customer service at (888) 626-3462

* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required.

**** The New Hampshire does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Continuing Legal Education requirement. Pursuant to NH Supreme Court Rule 53, this activity may be counted for up to 1.5 CLE hours.

******* Please include your DE Bar Number so a Form 4 may be forwarded to you after the course.

For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.

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