Learn the latest on Marijuana, Cannabis, & CBD Law: New Trends for 2025 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 top $40 billion worldwide next year. The huge growth in the industry has led to a surge of law practice opportunities and new attorney jobs for 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. This comprehensive program will introduce you to the most relevant issues and practical solutions, including dram shop & social host laws, RICO, property damage, products liability, medical malpractice, drug dealer liability and serve liability, among others. The seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of all the relevant matters. The faculty will also cover the changes and progress on the latest legal developments 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, Cannabis, & CBD Law: New Trends for 2025 CLE:

a. Products Liability

b. Contamination & False Claims

c. Medical Marijuana

d. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Issues

e. RICO/Property Damage

f. Server Liability

g. Dram Shop & Social Host Legal Matters

h. Drug Dealer Liability Act

i. Strategies involving Discovery

j. Techniques on Litigation involving the Cannabis Industry

k. CBD and Hemp Regulation

l. Security Related Legal Issues

Recorded Question & Answer Session with the Experts

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Lara L. DeCaro is a Partner at Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick, LLP, where she leads the Cannabis Law Group and the Trademark Groups. Ms. DeCaro is a full-service business counselor and third-party neutral with almost 25 years of experience in the areas of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, employment, intellectual property and brand protection, commercial transactions, and real property, and as a neutral in alternative dispute resolution. She has been named to Chambers and Partners for top cannabis attorneys, acted as lead counsel on multiple acquisitions of cannabis-related assets by publicly traded companies, and assisted in the drafting of open-source documents to reduce the costs of capital raises for cannabis corporations. Ms. DeCaro is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Tulane Law School.

2. James D. Thorburn is the Funding Partner at Thorburn Law Group, LLC. Mr. Thorburn's primary background is commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. Prior to entering the cannabis practice, his primary focus was litigation in the real estate and construction fields. Mr. Thorburn has focused on cannabis tax controversy law, taking on some of the most notable cannabis tax controversy cases in the nation. This experience made him a formidable force in cannabis tax controversy. Mr. Thorburn had the honor of arguing the Feinberg v. Commissioner, in front of now U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. The published decision has been described as a “technical loss but an artful win for the cannabis industry.” Mr. Thorburn is on the forefront of the current federal and state issues affecting dispensaries and works hard to achieve successful outcomes for his clients. He works with state and national legislators to effect positive legislative change for the cannabis industry. He helps dispensaries, grow facilities, and other businesses navigate through complex federal legal issues including tax court and IRS audits. Mr. Thorburn also provides general business representation, and helps dispensaries comply with the regulations under state cannabis laws. Mr. Thorburn has received a national recognition as a lead litigating attorney in the cannabis industry’s high-profile cases. He has been featured in CNBC, INC. Magazine, MJ Biz Daily, HBO (Vice News), Denver Post, Law360, Yahoo Finance, National Law Journal, The Californian, and others.

3. Justin Walsh is a Partner at Gleam Law, where he oversees all litigation at the firm. He represents clients in a myriad of civil matters, including legal marijuana, hemp, and CBD businesses. Mr. Walsh has received recognition for his successful representation of complex business litigation cases, as well as personal injury, medical malpractice, class action, and intellectual property cases. His practice extends to copyright and trademark matters, Consumer Protection Act, and CAN-SPAM, among other areas. In addition to heading Gleam Law’s litigation department, Mr. Walsh also handles matters of regulatory compliance surrounding hemp and CBD. He is especially known for his expertise on FDA labeling compliance, and he regularly speaks on the topic nationally. Mr. Walsh has served as an adjunct Professor of Law, teaching on Cannabis Law and Policy.

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 Ethics 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 Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credits

Idaho State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

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Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

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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

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

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Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.5 CLE credits

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* 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.

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