Learn the latest on Mastering Cannabis & Marijuana Regulation with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & 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:

The legalization of cannabis by states across the nation has led to a significant growth in the production and distribution of legal marijuana and an explosion of related service providers, including marketers, sellers of paraphernalia and bankers. The laws vary greatly from state to state and the sale of cannabis is still illegal under federal law. The faculty for this seminar features several leading authorities on the subject. This comprehensive program on cannabis law will introduce you to the most relevant issues and practical solutions, including transactional, investment issues, litigation, criminal, banking, money laundering, commercial, and ethical considerations. 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:

Mastering Cannabis & Marijuana Regulation:

a. An Overview of the Legal Marijuana Industry in the U.S.

b. Most Critical Challenges involving Legalized Cannabis

c. Banking Concerns for the Cannabis Industry & Potential Solutions

d. Effectively forming Legal Entities

e. Issues faced by Lenders & Landlords seeking to Serve the Cannabis Industry

f. Obtaining & Protecting Federal Trademarks

g. Federal Criminal Laws & Prosecution under the Trump Administration

h. Examples of State Law & Criminal Defense Strategies

i. Successfully Working with Cash Clients

j. Banking for Cannabis Clients

Recorded Question & Answer Session with the Experts

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Anthony Robinson practices at Greenberg Traurig, where he advises companies in the conventional food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic industries regarding regulatory, corporate, and intellectual property matters. With a focus on international trade, Mr. Robinson advises clients on the regulatory requirements and strategic corporate considerations that affect the importation, exportation, and distribution of consumer packaged goods, including expansion into Latin America through the Republic of Panama. He is a dual citizen of the Republic of Panama and the USA, and has wide-ranging experience supporting companies doing business in Central and South America. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Mr. Robinson earned his MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia, and then worked as a corporate finance and investment banker for Banc of America Securities LLC (Debt Capital Markets/Syndications) and Wachovia Securities (coverage banking in the areas of Equity Capital Markets, Leverage Finance, and M&A). Mr. Robinson was on the Wachovia team that executed the IPO of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. With IPO proceeds of $235 million, the Ruth's Chris Steak House IPO was the richest IPO from a restaurant firm at that time since the IPO of Domino's Pizza. Most recently, Mr. Robinson gained wide-ranging experience as in-house counsel managing the primary areas of legal risk for companies in the health and wellness industries, including litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and contracts. Mr. Robinson holds graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law.

2. Richard M. Blau is a shareholder at GrayRobinson, P.A., where he is Chairman of the firm's Alcohol Beverage, Food and Regulated Products Department, and heads up the firm’s Medical Marijuana Law Group focusing on the rules and regulations that govern the production, processing, distribution, marketing, dispensing and consumption of medical marijuana and other cannabis-related products. Mr. Blau Richard has been rated “Band 1” for Alcohol Beverage Law by Chambers USA since 2007. He also is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell. A substantial portion of Mr. Blau’s professional efforts are focused on trade regulations, litigation and dispute resolution involving the alcohol and medical marijuana industries. He has industry specific experience in the areas of administrative practice and regulatory compliance, advertising and promotional law, importation matters and supplier/distribution relations. Mr. Blau is a highly-sought after lecturer and author on marijuana legalization, related administrative rule-making process, and the interaction between federal and state marijuana laws. He has been interviewed extensively on marijuana law issues by radio, television and print media outlets. Mr. Blau is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, where he served as an editor of the Georgetown Law Journal.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, judges, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive access to recording, podcast, course & reference material, and information related to CLE/MCLE credit as soon as you register with a credit card or when your check is processed.

CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this convenient, on-demand seminar & podcast for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending, available, & approved jurisdictions:

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**

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

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

Connecticut for 1.5 CLE Credits

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

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Illinois - Supreme Court of Illinois for 1.5 MCLE 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 State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board 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 State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners for 1.5 CLE credits

Wyoming State Bar 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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