Learn the latest on Mastering Marijuana & Cannabis Law 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.
Mastering Cannabis & Marijuana Law CLE
90-Minute On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast
Listen as many times as you wish and ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE
Includes Online Access to complete Course/Reference Material & Complimentary Podcast.
Register for CLE & MCLE credit - specific credit hours are listed at the bottom of this page.
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 in the practice. This comprehensive program on cannabis law will introduce you to the most relevant issues and practical solutions, including criminal, FDA, federal vs. state, investment issues, litigation, banking, money laundering, commercial, and licensing. The faculty will also cover the changes and progress on the latest legal developments and future regulations for medical marijuana licenses and distribution. 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. Food & Drug Administration Related Issues
b. An Overview of the Legal Marijuana Industry in the U.S.
c. Most Critical Challenges involving Legalized Cannabis
d. Criminal Concerns for the Cannabis Industry & Potential Solutions
e. Developments related to HEMP
f. Issues faced by Lenders seeking to Serve the Cannabis Industry
g. Medical Marijuana Licenses
h. Federal Laws & Prosecution under the Trump Administration
i. Examples of State Law & Criminal Defense Strategies
j. Federal vs. State Issues
k. Commercial Issues for Cannabis Clients
l. Legal Issues involving Marijuana Distribution
Recorded Question & Answer Session with the Experts
Biography of Seminar Faculty: 1.
Stanley S. Jutkowitz is Senior Counsel at Seyfarth Shaw, where he heads the firm's cannabis practice. He concentrates his practice on domestic and international business transactions and tax planning, counseling on corporate and business matters, and real estate transactions. His transactional experience includes representation of emerging and other privately and publicly held companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, venture capital transactions and public offerings of stock and tax planning and structuring entities for both inbound and outbound cross border mergers and acquisitions. He regularly acts as outside general counsel to privately held companies and advises clients on choice of entity, business planning, international business issues, structuring transactions, shareholders and other business agreements, licensing, technology agreements, joint venture agreements and limited liability company agreements. His tax experience includes counseling on cross border mergers and acquisitions, treaty analysis, structuring tax efficient international joint ventures, advising institutional investors on tax efficient structures, advising clients on FATCA requirements, and general corporate and partnership tax counseling. His real estate experience includes the acquisition, development, sale and leasing of commercial, retail and residential property on behalf of domestic and foreign investors, and the representation of specialty users of real estate, such as companies with security clearance, technology companies and biotech companies. Mr. Jutkowitz is a highly sought-after author and speaker on cannabis regulation medical marijuana, tax, and corporate law. He is the founding editor of the firm’s marijuana law blog, The Blunt Truth. Mr. Jutkowitz is a graduate of the George Washington University Law School.
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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.
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Lance Rogers is a founding member of the Law Offices of Lance Rogers. Mr. Rogers 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 & marijuana regulation. 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
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
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
Puerto Rico for 1.5 CLE credits (Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico)
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
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.
For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.
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