Cannabis Law

4.5

Cannabis Law From A to Z

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 53 minutes
Jeffrey Gard
Katherine Bierwas
Mark Waller
Timothy Fair
With Jeffrey Gard from Gard Law Firm, LLC + 3 others
Recorded November 08, 2023
Product ID 97639

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Overview

Foundational Knowledge to Advise Marijuana Businesses

The cannabis industry is experiencing explosive growth, and with it come rapid changes and the dire need for legal advice. This essential practice guide covers key areas of knowledge and skills you'll need to advise marijuana-related businesses and companies working with MRBs. Get clear guidance on current marijuana laws, regulation of hemp and CBD, tax issues, contracts, licensing challenges, and more. Build your skills - register today!

  • Help cannabusinesses obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
  • Get current on state and federal legalization efforts.
  • Demystify the legal uncertainty surrounding hemp and CBD.
  • Understand taxation of marijuana business and come away with tips for safe cash-based practices.
  • Identify and avoid top contractual perils for marijuana businesses.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Medicinal and Recreational Rules, Regs, and Updates
  2. Regulation of Hemp, CBD, and Derivative Products
  3. Business Licensing and Permitting Essentials
  4. Business Contracts and Marijuana-Related Businesses
  5. Taxation, Accounting, and Recordkeeping of Cannabis Businesses
  6. Zoning and Land Use Issues
  7. Product Testing and Disposal
  8. Intellectual Property Issues, Marketing Restrictions
  9. Labeling Rules and Requirements
  10. Dispensaries and Retailers: Top Landmines
  11. Legal Ethics of Marijuana Law
Product ID 97639

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Medicinal and Recreational Rules, Regs, and Updates

    1. Federal and State Legal Update
    2. Farm Bill and Industrial Hemp Update
    3. How the International Legalization Landscape Impacts US Businesses
    4. Firearm Ownership and Marijuana Consumers
  2. Regulation of Hemp, CBD, and Derivative Products

  3. Business Licensing and Permitting Essentials

  4. Business Contracts and Marijuana-Related Businesses

  5. Taxation, Accounting, and Recordkeeping of Cannabis Businesses

  6. Zoning and Land Use Issues

  7. Product Testing and Disposal

  8. Intellectual Property Issues, Marketing Restrictions

  9. Labeling Rules and Requirements

  10. Dispensaries and Retailers: Top Landmines

  11. Legal Ethics of Marijuana Law

    1. Marijuana and Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Criminal Law Considerations
    3. Duty to Pursue Justice
    4. Attorney Use of Cannabis Products
    5. Attorney Ownership of Cannabis Businesses

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Accountants and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Jeffrey Gard
Jeffrey
Gard
Gard Law Firm, LLC
Katherine J Bierwas
Katherine J.
Bierwas
Law Office of Katherine J. Bierwas
Mark R Waller
Mark R.
Waller
Morem & Waller, CPAs PLLC
Timothy B Fair
Timothy B.
Fair
Fair Law Vermont
Speaker bio
Jeffrey Gard

Jeffrey Gard

Gard Law Firm, LLC
Jeffrey Gard

is a Colorado attorney with Gard Law Firm, LLC, specializing in marijuana law. He represents numerous patients, doctors and marijuana businesses throughout the state of Colorado, and has advised people from all over the country. Mr. Gard advises both state and local governments in their development of medical marijuana business regulations. He is widely considered one of Colorado's leading marijuana attorneys. Since the passage of Amendment 64 which legalized adult possession and cultivation of marijuana in Colorado, Mr. Gard has been working with state and local officials in developing regulations for the retail marijuana industry and was appointed by the state to participate in the rule-making progress. Over the last year, he has been working with the U.S. Congress to assist with an analysis of the federal code to determine the various areas which are impacted by the state marijuana laws, in hopes of reconciling state and federal law in the near future. Mr. Gard now shares his knowledge and experience with other attorneys and has given several CLE lectures on various aspects of marijuana law. He is a Colorado native and a cum laude philosophy graduate from the University of Colorado, where he also was elected Phi Beta Kappa. While attending law school, Mr. Gard won the William De Souchet Award for best individual performance in trial advocacy, and won a multi-state moot court competition during his first year of law school. After graduation, he accepted a position with a respected litigation firm in Boulder, Colorado, and later formed his own firm in downtown Boulder, Colorado.

Speaker bio
Katherine J Bierwas

Katherine J. Bierwas

Law Office of Katherine J. Bierwas
Katherine Bierwas

is an attorney with the Law Office of Katherine J. Bierwas, where she is a legal professional skilled in cannabis regulations and compliance, legislative policy for children and families, litigation, negotiation, mediation, multi-disciplinary cooperation, and child welfare. Ms. Bierwas earned her bachelor's degree from William Paterson University of New Jersey and her J.D. degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. She is a member of the Massachusetts and New Jersey State bar associations, and the International Cannabis Bar Association.

Speaker bio
Mark R Waller

Mark R. Waller

Morem & Waller, CPAs PLLC
Mark Waller

, CPA, co-founder and managing partner of Morem & Waller, CPAs, PLLC, has 15+ years of experience working as a public accountant, as well as a controller in the private sector. He partners with CEOs, founders, and interested parties in the cannabis industry to help them stay compliant, achieve world-class records and financial reporting, and provide tax planning, preparation, and filing. Mr. Waller earned his B.S.B. degree from University of Minnesota and is certified by Minnesota Board of Accountancy.

Speaker bio
Timothy B Fair

Timothy B. Fair

Fair Law Vermont
Timothy Fair

is the founder of Vermont's first cannabis law & consulting firm, Vermont Cannabis Solutions. He has been a vocal advocate for both cannabis and overall drug policy reform for most of his adult life. Since becoming an attorney, Mr. Fair has been fortunate enough to be part of the statewide movement to legalize cannabis in Vermont. He has been featured on a number of podcasts and radio shows, including: The Ganjapreneur Podcast, VPR's "Vermont Edition," "In The Weeds" radio show and Paris Marketing's "Creative Warrior" podcast. Mr. Fair has also been quoted in multiple national media sources including: The Washington Post, Marijuana Business Daily and High Times magazine. He has spoken on the topic of cannabis law at numerous seminars and events across the country, and was recently tapped to help design and teach Vermont’s first continuing legal education course on cannabis business law in Vermont. He earned his B.S. degree from Woodbury College and his J.D. degree from Vermont School of Law.

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