The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Cannabis Regulation: Current Legal Issues You Should Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Cannabis Regulation: Current Legal Issues You Should Know LIVE Webcast.
- New York, NY (1888PressRelease) February 28, 2018 - This event is scheduled on March 8, 2018 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM ET.
Event Synopsis:
The previous year has been a significant year for the cannabis industry as more states in the U.S. have legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use. However, despite the growing number of states that have legalized cannabis, it is classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act and remains illegal under federal law. This unusual juxtaposition between federal and state law raises numerous complex legal issues for companies in, or supplying into, the cannabis industry.
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of distinguished professionals and thought leaders will help businesses involved in the cannabis industry understand the important aspects of this significant topic. They will provide an in-depth discussion of significant legal and regulatory issues surrounding legalized cannabis. Speakers will also provide the audience with practical strategies to minimize legal and regulatory risks related to the industry.
Key topics include:
Legalizing cannabis an overview of state laws and programs
Federal cannabis enforcement policy whats changed?
Federal regulatory jurisdiction issues, including EPA regulation of pesticides used on cannabis and potential FDA enforcement regarding medical claims, edibles, and packaging
Other recent regulatory trends and developments impacting the cannabis industry
The rise of civil litigation for cannabis businesses
Practical tips to help minimize litigation and enforcement risks
Speakers/Faculty Panel
Cynthia L. Taub
Partner
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Bradley B. Johnson
Partner
Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Johnson LLP
Katy M. Young
Partner
Ad Astra Law Group, LLP
For an updated list of the faculty panel, please visit:
https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/cannabis-regulation
About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.
Visit http://theknowledgegroup.org/ for further information and inquiry.
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