What HHS Schedule III Recommendation Could Mean and What Comes Next INCBA 2023-09-12 | On September 11th, 2023, leading legal experts, INCBA President Jason Horst, Managing Partner of Horst Legal Counsel, PC, Amber Littlejohn, Of Counsel at Ice Miller LLP, Shane Pennington, Partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, and Khurshid Khoja, Founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel discussed the Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Agency to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, what its potential implications could be for the industry and the legalization movement, and what still needs to happen before rescheduling becomes a reality.
International Markets - What Does the Future Hold? INCBA 2025-07-31 | International Cannabis Markets - discussing the future.
From Underground to Mainstream - Navigating Legacy to Legal Transitions in Cannabis INCBA 2025-07-31 | From Underground to Mainstream: Navigating Legacy-to-Legal Transitions in Cannabis and Overcoming the Stigma | As states continue to attempt to move cannabis policy forward, the impact war on drugs continues to be felt by individuals and communities nationwide. Hear from those in the cannabis industry and activism as they navigate the personal and professional challenges caused by cannabis prohibition.
A Retrospective by INCBA Founders on the First 10 Years - and Expectations for the Next 10 Years INCBA 2025-07-31 | A special fireside chat with INCBA founders Shabnam Malek, Lara DeCaro, Mary Shapiro and Mitzi Vaughn. Hosted by David Ruskin, the current president of INCBA.
Breaking the Grass Ceiling Women Pioneers Shaping the Future of Cannabis INCBA 2025-07-31 | Hear from women in the cannabis industry who have been there since the beginning. Drawing on a deep well of experience, and lessons learned from challenges they’ve faced, what do they see in the future of the industry?
A Decade in Bloom - The Evolution of State Cannabis Programs Across the Nation INCBA 2025-07-31 | This panel compares and contrasts the insights of regulators looking back at the past decade of state cannabis programs. In retrospect, what successes have come from the ‘laboratories of democracy’? What has not worked? What lessons can be drawn from ten years of regulatory experience and experimentation?
Cannabis Law Institute 2024 Recap: The Highlights You Cant Miss! INCBA 2024-08-27 | Spanning two insightful days, the INCBA Cannabis Law Institute 2024 featured a robust program packed with keynote addresses, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, covering a wide range of critical topics. Attendees were given the opportunity to engage with esteemed experts and gain profound insights into emerging legal trends, regulatory challenges, business opportunities, and social equity issues in the cannabis industry.-We are thrilled to present the official recap video of the Cannabis Law Institute 2024 in Chicago, expertly crafted by the talented team at Brooks Media. Special thanks to our videographer, the dedicated production crew, and the skilled editor who brought this project to life. Your hard work and creativity have beautifully captured the energy, insights, and memorable moments of this year's event.To learn more about Brooks Media and their exceptional services, visit [brookssmedia.com](https://www.brookssmedia.com/).
State of Federal Cannabis Policy - The C Suite Perspective INCBA 2024-08-08 | State of Federal Cannabis Policy The C Suite Perspective
State Enforcement Against Licensed and Unpermitted Cannabis Operators INCBA 2024-08-08 | What should follow when outreach and initial licensing are not enough to bring people into licensed market? A discussion of how states are, could be, or should be enforcing laws and regulations in the permitted cannabis marketplace and against un-permitted operators.
Cannabis Law Institute 2024 Keynote - Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker INCBA 2024-08-02 | Governor J.B. Pritzker is recognized for signing House Bill 1438, the nation's most equity-centric law legalizing adult-use cannabis. This initiative positioned Illinois as the first state to fully legalize adult-use cannabis through legislation and serves as a model for the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis nationwide.
Germany Goes Recreational – An overview of the changes and the expected consequences INCBA 2024-05-07 | INCBA Europe Co-Chair, Kai-Friedrich Niermann from Germany, provides an overview of the changes and the expected consequences, moderated by INCBA Europe co-chair Daniel Haymann from Switzerland and INCBA UK member Robert Jappie.
So You Want To Be A Cannabis Attorney INCBA 2024-05-02 | INCBA's Students Committee, in collaboration with INCBA's Ethics Committee, recently presented a special webinar entitled; "SO YOU WANT TO BE A CANNABIS ATTORNEY?"Our guest speakers discussed what it means to be a cannabis attorney, ways to pursue a career in this dynamic field, and unique ethical considerations for attorneys practicing in this industry.Recorded April 30th, 2024
INCBAs Cannabis Law Institute 2023 - CLI 2023 - Igniting Legal Excellence in the Cannabis Industry INCBA 2023-12-19 | During the month of June, 2023, the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) hosted the Cannabis Law Institute, CLI 2023, the marquee conference dedicated to advancing legal excellence in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry. This dynamic event, widely considered to be the preeminent annual conference for cannabis law practitioners, took place at The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C.CLI 2023 brought together a diverse array of legal experts, policymakers, and industry pioneers from around the world. As the cannabis landscape continues to transform, this conference provided attendees with invaluable insights and practical knowledge to navigate the complex legal framework surrounding the industry."This conference is instrumental in shaping the future of the cannabis industry, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards," said Jason Horst, President of the INCBA. Spanning three insightful days, the INCBA's Cannabis Law Institute 2023 featured a robust program packed with keynote addresses, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, covering a wide range of critical topics. Attendees engaged with esteemed experts and gain profound insights into emerging legal trends, regulatory challenges, business opportunities, and social equity issues in the cannabis industry.Sessions included thought-provoking discussions such as "Legacy to Legal: Balancing Incentives and Enforcement," "Descheduling vs Rescheduling," "The Intersection of Law, Policy, and Science: Contradiction or Complement?," and "Here Comes the Money: Banking and Payment Processing in the Cannabis Industry."Five of the recorded sessions are available on our YouTube channel and the remaining 19 sessions are available, on-demand, in the INCBArchives®, the most comprehensive library of continuing legal education for cannabis attorneys! Feel free review all session descriptions and speakers here: https://cli2023@incba.org
It All Starts With the Plant INCBA Global IP Symposium 2023 INCBA 2023-10-10 | It All Starts With the Plant: Experts in plant science provide key facts and insights into the remarkable plant on which the cannabis industry and cannabis law are based. Learn enough about cannabis biology, chemistry, and cultivation to level-up your understanding of the plant your clients work with.
IP Symposium Introductions and In House Round Up Session INCBA 2023-10-10 | Global Cannabis IP Symposium 2023Product innovation, the science behind health and wellness, technology, design, and branding. Intellectual property drives the cannabis sector and the various legal frameworks within the world of intellectual property are the backbone of law and business in the cannabis sector.The cannabis sector is unique, where use of IP is a primary route to global expansion. But the application of laws and regulations can be challenging because of the shifting and diverse legalization regimes for cannabis (both marijuana and hemp) around the world. The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA), through the inaugural Global Cannabis IP Symposium, provides IP practitioners with a chance to deep dive on various intellectual property legal issues with experts who have been practicing in this highly regulated field for years.The INCBA held a groundbreaking, two-day event on September 28th & 29th, 2023 covering the issues surrounding cannabis IP protection. This video contains the symposium introduction as well as the first session of the day. The first session title and description:In-House Counsel Round-Up: In-house counsel discuss intellectual property issues including how to develop, grow, and manage an IP portfolio and issues surrounding litigation and other disputes. Counsel will also address what it’s like managing budgets, being responsible for brand growth and protection at the same time.
Congressional Fireside with Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023 INCBA 2023-06-20 | Congressional Fireside with Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA): A robust conversation about federal legalization with a leading champion of cannabis in Congress. Recorded at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023 in Washington, DC. *No CLE Credit available with this session.
Developments in Federal Cannabinoid Regulation: FDA and FTC discuss at Cannabis Law Institute 2023 INCBA 2023-06-20 | Developments in Federal Cannabinoid Regulation: Federal agencies (FDA and FTC) discuss developments in federal cannabinoid regulation, including the regulation of hemp and CBD and other cannabinoids, at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023 in Washington, DC. *No CLE Credit available with this session.
Intersection of Law, Policy, and Science Contradiction or Complement? #CLI2023 Keynote by Dr. Reiman INCBA 2023-06-20 | The Intersection of Law, Policy, and Science: Contradiction or Complement? Keynote by Dr. Amanda Reiman, Chief Knowledge Officer at New Frontier Data. Recorded at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023 in Washington, DC. *No CLE Credit available with this session.
State of Global Cannabis Industry. Recorded at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023 in Washington, DC INCBA 2023-06-20 | State of Global Cannabis Industry. Recorded at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023 in Washington, DC. Despite the global cannabis industry's significant growth and expansion, adult use regulation remains complex, as seen with Germany's recent scaling back of plans for full regulation. Our panel will explore topics such as regulatory hurdles, access, and the battle to establish reliable supply chains. With the potential benefits of cannabis regulation becoming increasingly recognized, the industry is poised for significant growth and innovation in the years to come. *No CLE Credit available with this session.
Legacy to Legal: Balancing Incentives and Enforcement. Recorded at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023 INCBA 2023-06-20 | Recorded at Cannabis Law Institute™ 2023Legacy to Legal: Balancing Incentives and EnforcementThis panel covers issues surrounding the balance that jurisdictions must strike between deploying enforcement as a means to support a regulated market and enacting legislation to support the transition of a legacy market. Presenters will discuss novel ways in which regulators are, or should be, incentivizing legacy and unlicensed operators to transition to the regulated market as opposed to relying heavily on criminal enforcement, which may lead to a War on Drugs 2.0. *No CLE Credit available with this session.
General Counsel - How to Manage Litigation for the Company INCBA 2023-04-06 | General Counsel - How to Manage Litigation for the Company When risk strikes, companies must strike back, and general counsel is often relied upon to balance the risk presented by a situation against the company’s risk tolerance and business moment. Is having a seat at the table—the business table where launches, marketing, product development, raises, and the bottom line are all often viewed as higher priority than legal exposure—a good thing or an awkward thing? This session will explore how in-house counsel navigates these waters and best supports innovation and appetite for growth while also managing the company’s risk. Multiple issues come into play when considering how to make each decision. What kind of legal risk exposure do cannabis companies face? The problems can range from commercial matters involving breach of contract, product liability, intellectual property infringement claims, advertising claims (unlawful competition or false advertising claims, or regulatory enforcement), or supply chain disruptions that end in disputes. There are also partnership disagreements, shareholder angst, regulatory disputes, state law matters like Proposition 65 claims in California, internal matters like employment/wage and hour and other employee related issues, government investigations, and myriad other complicated matters that arise ranging from the ordinary to the only-in-cannabis. Counsel will also discuss the availability and utility of insurance policies in risk management. The type of legal risk exposure at a cannabis company can be diverse and tricky to evaluate, and, in a unique role, in-house counsel has to consider business issues like the status of a product launch or a company raise when deciding whether litigation, settlement, or delay is the best approach. The nature of this decision making by in-house counsel can be complicated as counsel find themselves caught in the nexus of business decisions and legal risk exposure and litigation, an issue unique to in-house counsel. As C-suite, executive leadership figures for their companies, in-house counsel are part of the business operations, and decisions that they make may either create some level of exposure (for the company, for themselves, or for other D&O) or can have an impact on litigation direction. This role is unique relative to outside counsel company representation; this role also implicates the attorney client privilege--when it exists in the legal advice giving v the business decision making, raising the question "what are the best approaches to protecting the advice and counsel given when in-house?" We will discuss these issues and ask our panelists to answer the question: How do these decisions get made and what are the prevailing factors in making them. For an added bonus, we’ll ask counsel to help us understand how outside counsel can be most useful to in-house counsel in making these decisions.
Interstate Cannabis Commerce Update February 2023 INCBA 2023-02-28 | California’s Department of Cannabis Control asked the state’s Attorney General to opine that allowing regulated, interstate cannabis sales presents no legal risk to the state. A day later, Oregon told a federal court that the Constitution does not prevent it from continuing to discriminate against such sales in favor of sales within its borders. Within the next week, a Washington federal court agreed with Oregon, holding that the dormant Commerce Clause does not apply to the cannabis industry, declining to endorse the reasoning of a 2022 decision by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals examining the same Constitutional questions.Our panel of experts from across the country explain what just happened, and what it is likely to mean for efforts to bring about interstate cannabis commerce through federal action… or even, perhaps, without it.If you would like to view this for CLE credit, please click the following link: my.incba.org/item/incba-emergency-webinar-interstate-cannabis-commerce-update-february-2023-553843?eventcode=incba022323interstateod
Whats Your Story? Marketing 101 for Attorneys INCBA 2023-01-12 | Join attorneys Meital Manzuri and Jessica F. Gonzalez, Esq. for a 90 minute session as they cover #Marketing101 for #Attorneys. This #webinar is geared towards attorneys looking to either create or amplify their #personalbrand. Discover how to tell your unique story, how to discover your personal brand and how to market your services to your intended audience. Meital and Jessica will walk you through #digitalmarketing and traditional #marketing channels such as #socialmedia, #websites, #speaking engagements and affiliations with value-driven organizations. Our presenters will share the do’s and don’ts of #attorneymarketing and the importance of controlling and building your personal narrative.
INCBA Europe Conference at CB Expo in Zurich 2022 – recap! INCBA 2022-09-16 | The 1st Conference for Cannabis Lawyers in Europe on the weekend of September 10th and 11th during the CB Expo was a great success! There were plenty of networking opportunities, whether at the social reception at Cannavigia on the eve of the conference, at the afterparty of the conference itself, or at the closing dinner with a view of the Swiss Alps. Zurich and CB Expo, we think we will see you again next year!
Cannabis Law Institute 2022 Slideshow Recap INCBA 2022-08-02 | Cannabis Law Institute 2022 - #CLI2022 - Slideshow Recap
Cannabis Law Institute 2022 Video Recap INCBA 2022-08-02 | Cannabis Law Institute 2022 Video Recap | #CLI2022
Cannabis Law Institute 2022 Member Interviews INCBA 2022-08-02 | Cannabis Law Institute 2022 - #CLI2022 - Member Interviews
#CLI2022 Fireside Keynote on Federal Legalization with leading Congressional Cannabis Champions INCBA 2022-07-27 | Cannabis Law Institute 2022 Fireside Keynote on Federal Legalization with leading Congressional #Cannabis Champions | #CLI2022
Cannabis Law Institute Opening Keynote - District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine #CLI2022 INCBA 2022-07-27 | Cannabis Law Institute Opening Keynote - District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine #CLI2022
Cannabis and Intellectual Property International Considerations INCBA 2022-05-09 | Join us for a lively discussion between Cannabis IP practitioners as we delve into the lessons learned from managing, prosecuting and transacting with cannabis touching IP portfolios worldwide. From patents and plant breeder’s rights, to trademarks and trade secrets, participants will learn how to approach the evolving practice of cannabis IP across several illustrative jurisdictions including Germany, Canada and the United States.
Legal situation of cannabis in Poland INCBA 2022-04-15 | Legal situation of cannabis in Poland: Participants will learn about the basic limitations and barriers of the cannabis market in Poland from the perspective of cultivators, manufacturers, sellers and patients.
Risk & Regulatory Intervention in the UK Cannabis Sector INCBA 2022-02-28 | Attendees will gain an overview of the UK Cannabis markets, including an overview of the small but growing medical segment, as well as the booming CBD and wellness industries. Attendees will also learn about the larger dynamics of EU regulations and how it impacts the domestic UK markets, including the novel foods analysis and import/export of products both from North American and into the rest of Europe. Finally we will see what is up next for the UK - the permissibility of hemp flower, Adult Use on the horizon, and other issues that will affect the future fo the cannabis industry in the UK.
An overview of Spain cannabis medical licenses clubs and more INCBA 2022-02-18 | The recreational cannabis industry has emerged in Spain, and with it comes a variety of opportunities and challenges. During this presentation, we will explore the process to get cultivation licenses for medical cannabis producers, leading products in the market, the social impacts of cannabis clubs, and the realities of the hemp market. Explore the behind-the-scenes intricacies of Spain's cannabis market.If you would like to view this webinar to earn CLE credit, please use the following delivery system: members.canbar.org/item/an-overview-spains-cannabis-medical-licenses-clubs-more-435757?eventcode=incba092221anod
Cannabis in Switzerland – a Global Overview INCBA 2022-02-10 | This one hour session will touch on the legal framework of recreational and medicinal cannabis in Switzerland and provide a high-level overview of the newest developments, the challenges, as well as the opportunities in Switzerland’s dynamic cannabis market.
Safe Access to Medical Cannabis - State of The States INCBA 2022-02-04 | Since 2014, Americans For Safe Access’s annual State of the States report has assessed the strength of medical cannabis programs by assigning grades to each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. The 2021 Americans for Safe Access State of the States Report will feature new report card formats and scoring that highlight key areas of medical cannabis policy that affect patient needs.
International After the federal election – where is Germany heading in cannabis policy INCBA 2022-01-28 | Germany is facing a possible turning point in cannabis policy. The last reform of the regulations on industrial hemp was 25 years ago, and medicinal cannabis was only legalised in 2017. All leading parties agree that a liberalization of recreational cannabis use must also take place. The webinar will discuss the results of the federal election, how likely full legalization will be and how it will affect the medical cannabis market.
