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Cannabis Unleashed: Unveiling Legal and Business Fundamental

Essential Legal and Business Fundamentals for Thriving in a Dynamic Cannabis Industry

Created byKnowledge Group
IntermediateUpdated Jun 28, 2024
Cannabis Unleashed: Unveiling Legal and Business Fundamental

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the regulatory disparities in US marijuana laws, from federal illegality to varying state regulations including home cultivation rights.
check_circleIdentify the key consequences of federal marijuana illegality in the US, including challenges with the tax code 280E, real estate issues, insurance limitations, and navigating ownership constraints.
check_circleCompare marijuana regulations in other countries like Canada, Germany, and the Philippines to US laws, examining their impact on business operations and investments.
check_circleDevelop strategies for navigating ownership limitations, financing options (debt and equity), and ensuring compliance with regulations such as Reg D, emphasizing the importance of assembling a competent team to mitigate risks associated with bad actors.

About This Course

The cannabis industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, yet navigating its legal and business landscape presents unique challenges.

Enter "Cannabis Unleashed", your indispensable guide to thriving in this dynamic market.

Join Karl P. Frederic of Windels Marx and Whitney Hodges of Sheppard Mullin in this CLE webcast as they unveil the essential legal and business fundamentals crucial for success in this rapidly expanding industry.

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Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

Karl P.  Frederic
Karl P. Frederic

Partner at Windels Marx

Karl Frederic is a Partner in the law firm of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP. He conducts a multi-disciplinary practice focusing on real estate development, leasing, construction and related workout and litigation matters. In his national practice, he has handled transactions across the full spectrum of real estate assets, ranging from retail centers and corporate headquarters to the MetLife Stadium. He has a particular focus on and demonstrated experience in real estate matters involving the pharmaceutical, healthcare and bio-tech industries. He has provided services to global technology firms, pharmaceutical conglomerates, educational institutions and healthcare companies. He also advises clients on acquisitions and the repositioning and expansion of existing developed assets. As the cannabis industry has risen over the past few years, Mr. Frederic has expanded by applying his experience in life sciences to the needs of this sector. He has developed significant contacts throughout the cannabis industry, representing trade groups, cultivators and CBD start-ups.

Whitney  Hodges
Whitney Hodges

Partner at Sheppard Mullin

Whitney Hodges is a partner in the Real Estate, Land Use and Natural Resources Practice Group in the firm’s San Diego office. She is the leader of the firm’s Cannabis Industry Team and serves on the firm’s Pro Bono, Recruiting and Diversity & Inclusion committees, as well as numerous industry specific teams. Whitney’s practice focuses on the representation of clients involved in real estate development and environmental compliance. Specific to cannabis operators and ancillary service providers, Whitney advises and represents through all phases of the regulatory process, including due diligence investigations, negotiating and drafting transactions agreements, processing land use entitlements, advising on environmental and natural resources law, and appearing before governmental agencies and commissions.

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