Cannalaw Summit

Despite ongoing challenges around product legality and liability, banking, cross-border trade, ESG related issues, and a general lack of movement on federalization, legislative bodies, advocacy groups, and individual states continue to push legalization efforts forward, opening new routes to access and markets in the process.

The 2nd Annual Cannalaw Summit presented by Inside Practice, in association with the INCBA, will bring together diverse perspectives from boutiques to big law, in-house counsel, and subject matter experts from across the international cannabis supply chain.

Together they will provide critical insight into current and future laws and regulations, address critical individual cannabis practice and client advisory challenges, and examine core considerations and opportunities as the legal cannabis marketplace continues to evolve.

Join your peers online May 3rd - 5th for the Cannalaw Summit

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The Business of Cannabis Law

Any lawyer that has started their own firm will tell you - they didn't train you for this in Law School. Whether you are a sole practitioner, an equity partner at a growing firm, or manage a national set of offices that span multiple jurisdictions, combining excellent client service and top tier legal advice with a functional and sustainable business structure takes a combination of skills that a JD, more often that not, overlooks.

From unique cannabis ethics questions, to client development, to accounting, taking payments, and avoiding money laundering pitfalls, practice in the cannabis industry is just a bit of a different flavor than opening a traditional law firm. Come explore the ins and outs of launching a practice, expanding beyond your own jurisdictional borders, and avoiding the most common ethics and business pitfalls that will kneecap your firm's potential.

ESG x Cannabis:

The Opportunities and the Obligations

Environment, Social & Governance (“ESG”) has been a developing area of law over the past several years. The strategic engagement of internal and external stakeholders and the measurement and reporting of ESG metrics has become a business imperative and regulatory requirement for the operation of cannabis businesses. In this discussion, we will hear from experts from within and outside of the cannabis industry on these growing trends, how companies have successfully captured and reported ESG metrics, and gain guidance on getting started.

The International Cannabis Market Part 1:

Europe

European countries have all recently shifted their stances towards cannabis and are becoming friendlier to the idea of medical and recreational applications of the plant. From France ruling that certain CBD products are legal to Malta outright legalizing cannabis last year, it appears that widespread cannabis legal reform is inevitable in Europe.

Join global cannabis industry expert and renowned attorney Bob Hoban as he explores the current legal status of cannabis across Europe with attorneys Kai-Friedrich Niermann, Miroslava Brůhová, and Jonathan Deverill. Together, they will discuss cannabis’ inevitable impact in Europe and how European countries will fit into the global cannabis industry

Is the Grass Greener?

Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Celebrity Branding in the Cannabis Industry

Do you have Endorsement Envy? Celebrity endorsements are a popular marketing tool for brands seeking to gain wide attention from targeted consumers in a relatively short period of time. Within federally regulated industries, these endorsement deals are relatively straight forward. In the sometimes “cowboy-like” world of cannabis, however, potential pitfalls abound.

From navigating the ever-changing legal landscape of trademark and copyright enforcement to the possible risks of associating your cannabis brand with an already iconic image, our panel of experienced attorneys and operators will discuss the challenges and pay-offs of cross-branding “Maryjane and Megastars.”

The International Cannabis Market Part 2:

The Americas

The Americas region has long led the global charge in modern cannabis reform. From the United States having thriving medical marijuana markets in the 90s to Uruguay and Canada being the first countries to outright legalize cannabis, North and South American countries have been and will continue to be, pioneers in the global cannabis space.

Join global cannabis industry expert and renowned attorney Bob Hoban as he explores the current status of cannabis in the Americas with attorneys Mariana Larrea, Luis Armendariz, and Robert Laurie. Together, they will discuss impending reform in multiple countries and how the Americas fit into the emerging global industry

Psychedelics:

Building a Holistic Entheogen Practice – The Right Way

It is undeniable that the psychedelics movement is here. Legalization efforts are increasing, and firms are realigning practice resources in response. However, for those looking to be in the business of psychedelics, it will take more than simply avoiding lessons learned from cannabis to serve this market ethically and holistically.

In partnership with the Psychedelic Bar Association, this panel discussion will provide an overview of the current landscape while addressing the challenges around social equity, corporate governance, funding, financing, and intellectual property that the profession must face as it shapes the future of the legal psychedelic ecosystem.

Wine, Weed, and Terroir:

The future of Cannabis Appellation Programs, and what they mean for the cannabis industry

Join moderator Luke Zimmerman and panelists Rebecca Stamey White, Lauren Mendelsohn, and Shabnam Malek as they discuss and compare American Viticultural Areas (AVA) for wine with the California Cannabis Appellation Program (CAP), highlight how the CAP program might impact cultivation areas in California, and lastly, they will illuminate the complex issues surrounding intellectual property rights as they apply to cannabis appellations.