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Overview
Get a Rapid-Fire Summary of Critical Federal and State Laws, Regulations, and Challenges
Marijuana businesses are thriving throughout the country. HHS has recently recommended to reschedule marijuana down to Schedule III, which would put it in the same group as steroids and allow cannabusinesses to employ the same tax saving tactics as other businesses without risking "trafficking" charges. And now a new opportunity is on the horizon: psilocybin therapeutic uses are being touted as life-changing, and several states are developing psilocybin access programs, despite federal prohibition. What are the real current challenges and opportunities here? Dispel rumors and get verified information with this rapid-fire legal overview. Build your knowledge - register today!
- Get an update on the current federal legal state of marijuana and psychedelics.
- Learn how state medical and recreational marijuana laws vary.
- Explore the legal, medical, and business implications of rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III.
- Learn how psychedelics are being used in therapy and its legal implications.
- Find out how various states are making legal in-roads for access to psilocybin.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Cannabis Law: Federal Laws and Regulations Overview
- HHS Recommendation to Move Marijuana Down to Schedule III: Potential Tax and Banking Game-Changers for Cannabis Businesses
- State Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws
- Marijuana Business Challenges and Opportunities
- Summary of Psychedelics' Current Regulation
- The Legal Aspects of Using Psychedelics in Mental Health Context
- Psilocybin Access Programs in Select States
- Licenses and Permits
- Drug Development and Investment Opportunities
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
2 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1.5 Total | |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-07-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-07-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
2 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-09-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 02-08-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.8 Total | 02-09-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Cannabis and Psychedelics Law
- Cannabis Law: Federal Laws and Regulations Overview
- HHS Recommendation to Move Marijuana Down to Schedule III: Potential Tax and Banking Game-Changers for Cannabis Businesses
- State Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws
- Marijuana Business Challenges and Opportunities
- Summary of Psychedelics' Current Regulation
- The Legal Aspects of Using Psychedelics in Mental Health Context
- Psilocybin Access Programs in Select States
- Licenses and Permits
- Drug Development and Investment Opportunities
Who Should Attend
This legal course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Jean E. Smith-Gonnell
is a partner at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, and one of the nation's leading cannabis practitioners; serving clients in multiple states. She practices civil law and specialized in marijuana business and regulatory compliance. Ms. Smith-Gonnell's clients include Colorado's top marijuana industry businesses. She routinely provides advice to cannabis industry businesses about medical/retail/recreational marijuana, licensing, regulatory compliance, general business and transactional law, and the intersection of state and federal law. Ms. Smith-Gonnell also specializes in commercial/administrative litigation. In November, 2011, she assisted in the development of an article for The Colorado Lawyer, a publication of the Colorado Bar Association, entitled "Colorado's Emerging Medical Marijuana Legal Framework and Constitutional Rights." Ms. Smith-Gonnell has served the cannabis industry full time since 2012. Because of her hard work and experience, she has an intimate understanding of the cannabis industry, its regulatory framework, and the prominent industry actors. Ms. Smith-Gonnell's work has been highlighted in the Denver Post, Colorado Springs Independent, Westword, and Fox 31 News. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
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