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Cannabis Business Operations: Challenges and Solutions

Mastering the Legal Cannabis Frontier

Created byJessica McElfresh
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BeginnerUpdated Nov 13, 2023
Cannabis Business Operations: Challenges and Solutions

What You'll Learn

check_circleComprehend Industry Stakeholder Challenges: Explore the unique challenges faced by different stakeholders in the cannabis industry, from growers to transporters, and understand the importance of compliance and jurisdiction-specific regulations.
check_circleDevelop Effective Leadership and Planning: Understand the importance of effective leadership and clear delegation in cannabis businesses, and identify areas where legal professionals can provide guidance.
check_circleBuild Relationships with Industry Specialists: Learn how to connect with specialists through organizations, networking events, and referrals, enhancing your ability to serve cannabis industry clients effectively.
check_circleConsider Warning Labels and Debates: Explore the debates surrounding warning labels, marketing restrictions, and product bans, and their potential impact on cannabis products.
check_circleAssess Insurance and Risk Management: Learn about insurance requirements, costs, and risk management considerations specific to the cannabis industry.
check_circleNavigate Ethical Dilemmas: Understand the ethical challenges that attorneys may face when advising cannabis clients, investing in cannabis companies, or using state-legal cannabis, and learn how to approach them ethically and professionally.

About This Course

The legal landscape surrounding the cannabis industry is constantly evolving, presenting attorneys with unique challenges and opportunities. This comprehensive course is designed for attorneys seeking to deepen their understanding of the complex and dynamic world of cannabis law.

We will explore a wide range of topics, from state and federal regulations to ethical considerations, and equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate this rapidly growing industry effectively.

Key topics discussed:

  • State-Level Legalization and Regulation
  • Going Public in the Cannabis Industry
  • Balancing Investor Hype and Business Fundamentals
  • Federal Cannabis Legalization
  • Navigating Local Cannabis Regulations and Zoning
  • Permit Changes and License Expansion
  • Making Informed Decisions in the Cannabis Industry
  • Enforcing Regulations in the Cannabis Industry
  • Banking and Finance in the Cannabis Industry
  • Ethical Considerations for Cannabis Attorneys
  • Future Challenges for the Cannabis Industry

Your Instructors

Jessica McElfresh
Jessica McElfresh

Cannabis lawyer and advocate at McElfresh Law

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Attorney Jessica McElfresh delivers the legal guidance and advocacy it takes to thrive in California’s cannabis industry. As a successful defense attorney, Jessica was at the forefront of marijuana legalization in California, and uses that passion and skill to represent people at all stages of the state’s legitimate marijuana market.

Chris Mines
Chris Mines

Host

I have over a decade of multimedia experience as a desktop publisher, Livestream producer, PA announcer, webcast director, professor, emcee, and more. I am a radio broadcasting graduate with additional coursework in political science and journalism. I gained critical knowledge while shadowing veteran broadcasters. I have extensive training in creative writing, current affairs, freelancing, and story structure. I have crafted current affairs interviews with Justin Trudeau, Romeo Dallaire, Ed the Sock, Kenny and Spenny, and Mike MacDonald. I love working as a creative storyteller and having conversations with people from all walks of life. My goal is to connect with diverse voices and to foster discussions on complex issues while striving to make the conversations as accessible and inclusive as possible.

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