Cannabis Law

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Ethics for Cannabis Attorneys

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1 hour
Jack Sousa
With Jack H. Sousa from Wiggin and Dana LLP
Recorded June 27, 2024
Product ID 98785

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Overview

Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Cannabis Law

Whether you're new to cannabis law, or you have extensive experience in your field, this program is for you! Join our seasoned faculty as they explore the nuts and bolts of ethics compliance for marijuana lawyers. Analyze the conflicts between federal and state cannabis laws, identify the ethical risks associated with attorney ownership of cannabusinesses, and examine best practices for ethically advertising cannabis products. Register today!

  • Explore special ethical considerations when accepting attorneys' fees paid by cannabis businesses.
  • Learn the top ethical risks posed by attorney use of cannabis products.
  • Demonstrate best practices for safeguarding attorney-client privilege in cannabis law.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Walking the Ethical Tightrope: Federal vs. State Cannabis Laws (Including MRPC 1.2)
  2. Ethical Considerations When Accepting Attorneys' Fees Paid By Cannabusinesses
  3. Attorney Ownership of Cannabusinesses: Top Ethical Risks
  4. Thorny Ethical Issues Related to Attorney Use of Cannabis Products
  5. Maintaining Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality in the Face of Federal Prohibition
  6. Best Practices in Ethically Marketing and Advertising Cannabis Products

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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  1. Ethics for Cannabis Attorneys

    1. Walking the Ethical Tightrope: Federal vs. State Cannabis Laws (Including MRPC 1.2)
    2. Ethical Considerations When Accepting Attorneys' Fees Paid By Cannabusinesses
    3. Attorney Ownership of Cannabusinesses: Top Ethical Risks
    4. Thorny Ethical Issues Related to Attorney Use of Cannabis Products
    5. Maintaining Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality in the Face of Federal Prohibition
    6. Best Practices in Ethically Marketing and Advertising Cannabis Products

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Jack H Sousa
Jack H.
Sousa
Wiggin and Dana LLP
Speaker bio
Jack H Sousa

Jack H. Sousa

Wiggin and Dana LLP
Jack Sousa

is co-chair of the emerging companies and venture capital practice group, co-chair of the cannabis practice group, and a partner in Wiggin and Dana's corporate department. He is also co-founder and partner of Wiggin and Dana LLP. Mr. Sousa focuses his practice on venture capital, startup, and early-stage companies and their financing needs. In addition, he has a broad-based corporate and commercial practice, including handling mergers and acquisitions, and other complex commercial transactions. Mr. Sousa has over fifteen years of extensive experience advising clients on corporate, transactional, commercial, and regulatory needs. His client base covers a wide range of companies, including venture capital, technology, market research, software, digital media, cannabis, manufacturing, retail, apparel, non-profits, and joint ventures. Prior to joining Wiggin and Dana LLP, Ms. Sousa worked as managing principal of a corporate boutique law firm based in Connecticut. He is co-chair of the Business Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association, and president of the Fordham Law Alumni Connecticut Chapter. Mr. Sousa is a founding co-chair of Wiggin and Dana's DRIVE Caregiving People Group. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Boston College; and his J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law.

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