Maryland CLE - Cannabis Law Courses
Maryland CLE
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The Realities of Regulation: Regulating Adult Use After Legalization
From college student activist to small business entrepreneur, lobbyist and policy writer for Colorado’s groundbreaking legalization bill, Commissioner Shaleen Title has had a storied history, all of which brought her to her current role as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. In this riveting CLE course, she will explain the origins of the commission and the complexity of the political and economic structure within which regulations are built. Commissioner Title will r... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Protecting Your Cannabis Intellectual Property
The cannabis business and its related assets is becoming a lucrative venture. This CLE course will explain intellectual property law as it relates to trademarks, copyrights, patents and licensing and which types of cannabis businesses fall within the parameters of trademark protection. More Info
$291General Credit -
NYS Compassionate Care Act, NJ Compassionate Use Act and Proposed Amendments
With New York’s Compassionate Care Act and New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Act both poised for expansion, an in-depth view of both of these programs as well as the potential impact of the changes they may undergo, is essential. This CLE course will begin with an in-depth explanation of each as well as additional qualifying conditions, product line additions and the potential for additional registered dispensaries. The course will also explain the impact of the various legislation expansions a... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Marijuana Matters in the Workplace: Cannabis & Employment Law
Marijuana in the workplace is just one of the challenges facing the legalization of cannabis. This course will review the statistics of workplace marijuana use and the various contradictory rules regarding federal and state employee protections. Employer obligations for the use of medical marijuana as well as strategies for employment policies, will all be presented. More Info
$291General Credit -
Litigation Strategies for Ending Prohibition
Beginning with a historical overview of US cannabis law from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, this informative CLE course will highlight milestones that were crucial in shaping policy, public perception, and evolving regulations. The course will review the wide variety of claims made over the years in the drive to reclassify cannabis as well the somewhat confusing judicial decisions in recent years. The course will also present possible future litigation issues. The course w... More Info
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Introduction to Cannabis Law and Medical Programs
The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes is now legal in many states, making it essential knowledge for practitioners. Presented by Dr. Bernie Lee, one of New York’s leading experts in the subject, this CLE course will begin with basic medical knowledge of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. Dr. Lee will explain the effect of THC and CBD on the body, the differentiation between the two and its impact on the regulation of cannabis as a medicine. Patricia Heer, Esq., will then present th... More Info
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Insurance Implications for Cannabis Lawyers
Beginning with an overview of insurance in general, this CLE course then zeroes in how the various players in a typical insurance situation relate to insurance in the cannabis industry. The course will explain the options available to attorneys when advising clients and how to distinguish between the various types of insurance required by the cannabis industry and the niches within it. More Info
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Follow the Money: Legal Pitfalls of Investing in Cannabis
With cannabis being regulated in a variety of states, investors are scrambling to understand the complexities of this new industry. This CLE course will explain the many investment opportunities presented by the cannabis industry and how they fit into current trends in mergers and acquisitions. Regulatory issues, banking 280E and lack of research will be discussed as well as issues related primarily to Canada and its push toward post-legalizations initiatives. The presenters will also explain ta... More Info
$552General Credits -
Ethical Considerations: Retainers and Disclaimers in Cannabis Law
The ethical issues related to cannabis are many, and rising. With a review of emerging issues in the realm of ethics, whether at the federal or state level as well as New York’s recent guidance on attorney ethics, and specific aspects of the ABA, this CLE course provides the most comprehensive overview of the issues at stake. The course will also present scenarios which provide the distinction between business and legal advice and explains the use of an engagement letter, retainer agreements and... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Cannabis Legalization in New York State: Selected Issues
The legalization of cannabis throughout the US is no longer the shocking news it once was, and yet it is still not a sure thing. This CLE course will focus on the movement towards legalization in New York, and yet ended in the failure of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The course will explore the many conflicts regarding the language proposed as well as the regulatory models for the cannabis market. The role of local government as well as its relationship to New York State, will als... More Info
$291.25General Credits