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Early Stage Challenges in New Cannabis Markets: Do’s, Don’t and Pitfalls to Avoid. June 2, 2017 |
Nexus Greenhouse Systems is hosting a series of webinars. The first one answers the many questions about how to decide WHERE to grow your cannabis crop. Cannabis growers need an integrated, high-tech growing system to thrive in today’s competitive market. A system that harnesses the sun’s free energy source and integrates specialized agricultural equipment to move towards one purpose: cultivating high quality cannabis yields at a reasonable cost. Part of the grow operation often occurs within a metal building used for drying, trim, mother plants, cloning, shipping and receiving along with administrative office areas. As a horticulture industry leader for more than 50 years, Nexus will hep you design the best possible growing system using the latest technology. Webinars are led by Paul Golden who has a unique ability to teach technical subjects in a compelling yet entertaining manner. He developed this skill as a graduate teaching assistant at Stanford University while completing his Environmental Engineering degree.
Watch the “Greenhouse vs Warehouse Growing” webinar May 3rd or 4th, 2017 by clicking here
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Licensing Considerations for Your Cannabusiness
March 10, 2017 Cannabis operators often seek to create new sources of revenue by licensing their intellectual property assets to companies in other states. How can you create a licensing program that complies with state laws and federal enforcement guidelines? What industry-related assets can be legally licensed across state lines? What specific concerns do licensors and licensees have? What about franchise and enforcement issues? Darren Weiss, The Cannabusiness Key host, will address these questions with Jonathan Wachs, Chair of Offit Kurman’s Intellectual Property Group and Co-Founder of the firm’s Cannabis Law Group. Watch “Licensing Considerations for Your Cannabusiness” webinar by clicking here |
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Pesticide Issues for Your Cannabusiness2/16/2017Please join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness KeySM: Pesticide Issues for Your Cannabusiness.This episode will feature a discussion and analysis of the rules and regulations governing the use—and abuse—of pesticides in the cultivation of cannabis, the debate over the use of pesticides, and means and methods of dealing with product recalls. Watch the “Pesticide Issues for Your Cannabusiness” webinar by clicking here |
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Security Essentials for Your Cannabusiness.1/13/2017Please join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness KeySM: Watch the “Security Essentials for Your Cannabusiness” webinar by clicking here |
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Medical and Scientific Research Issues for Cannabusinesses12/9/2016Please join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness KeySM: Medical and Scientific Research Issues for Cannabusinesses. This episode will feature a discussion of the hurdles and opportunities related to conducting federal- and State-sanctioned cannabis research, an analysis of the DEA’s new rules for participating in federal research programs, and the prospects for new product design and development in the existing cannabis market. Watch the “Medical and Scientific Research Issues for Cannabusinesses” webinar by clicking here |
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Labeling and Packaging Issues for the Cannabis Industry11/11/2016Please join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness KeySM: Labeling and Packaging Issues for the Cannabis Industry. This episode will feature an in-depth discussion and analysis of the many rules and requirements concerning labeling and packaging cannabis products, enforcement and compliance issues, and strategic considerations for the design and implementation of product design. Watch the “Labeling and Packaging Issues for the Cannabis Industry” webinar by clicking here |
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Focus on Ohio: Understanding the Buckeye State’s Cannabis Law9/16/2016Please join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness KeySM: Focus on Ohio: Understanding the Buckeye State’s Cannabis Law. This episode will feature a discussion and analysis of Ohio’s medical cannabis law, the requirements for entry, the contours of the program, and the strengths and weaknesses of the future cannabis industry in the Buckeye State. Topics to be covered include: • The legal and regulatory landscape of medical cannabis • Challenges of, and opportunities for, entering the industry • The impact of changing views and mores on the medical cannabis industry • The intricacies of Ohio’s medical cannabis law • Market data on growth of “cannabusinesses” |
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Insuring Your Cannabusiness: Insurance Issues for the Cannabis Industry9/30/2016Please join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness KeySM: Insuring Your Cannabusiness: Insurance Issues for the Cannabis Industry. This episode will feature a discussion and analysis of the numerous issues facing cannabusiness owners looking to adequately insure their businesses. Topics to be covered include the insurability of cannabis and cannabis products, coverage issues, captive insurance arrangements, and regulatory compliance issues. |
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Section 280E, Form 8300, and Tax Issues for your Cannabusinesses9/2/2016Please join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness KeySM: Section 280E, Form 8300, and Tax Issues for your Cannabusiness. This episode will feature a discussion of the numerous tax issues facing cannabusiness owners and strategies for handling increased scrutiny in a highly-regulated industry. Specifically, Darren will discuss Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, issues relating to appropriate business and other deductions, cash payment reporting issues, and strategies for compliance. |
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The Cole Memorandum and Limitations on Marketing to Children:Fri, Aug 19, 2016 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTPlease join cannabis attorney, industry thought leader, and co-founder of Offit Kurman’s Cannabis Practice Group Darren Weiss, as well as special guest Steve Owens, CEO of Adherence Compliance and a pioneer in the area of cannabis industry compliance, for the next installment of The Cannabusiness Key: The Cole Memorandum and Limitations on Marketing to Children. This episode will feature a discussion of the myriad limitations and interpretations of the Cole Memorandum’s directive on preventing the distribution of cannabis to minors. Specifically, Darren and Steve will address the manner in which this decree has been interpreted for purposes of marketing and selling cannabis products in various jurisdictions across the United States, State and federal enforcement activities, dangers and hurdles to compliance, and control mechanism implementation. Key questions addressed will include:
Watch the “The Cole Memorandum and Limitations on Marketing to Children:” webinar by clicking here |
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Re-Scheduling/De-Scheduling Cannabis and the Impact on your Cannabusiness:Thurs, Aug 4th, 2016 12:00 PM ESTPlease join medical cannabis attorney and thought leader Darren Weiss, along with special guest Grant Schuster, for the next installment of The Cannabusiness Key, Re-Scheduling/De-Scheduling Cannabis and the Impact on your Cannabusiness. This episode will review the current scheduling status of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act, discuss limitations associated with current scheduling, and review the means and method by which substances are re-scheduled and de-scheduled. Darren and Grant will then examine the different possibilities for potential upcoming scheduling changes and address for each such change impacts concerning: · Banking and financing This timely and important presentation will address myths and rumors related to rescheduling/descheduling, and provide practical insights on how to prepare for upcoming changes. Watch the “Re-Scheduling/De-Scheduling Cannabis” webinar by clicking here |
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Beyond the Hippocratic Oath: Healthcare Issues for your CannabusinessFri, Jul 22, 2016 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTPlease join Joe Kelley, Partner in Offit Kurman’s Health Care and Medical Cannabis Groups and Chair of its Privacy and Data Security Practices Group, and medical cannabis attorney and thought leader Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness Key, Beyond the Hippocratic Oath: Healthcare Issues for your Cannabusiness. This episode will discuss the varied and far-ranging issues that health care practitioners and providers, and cannabusinesses employing health care practitioners, face when participating in the cannabis industry. Key questions addressed will include: · Risks faced by physicians and other practitioners in writing certifications and providing ongoing treatment · Risks faced by pharmacists in participating in dispensary businesses · Ethical and licensure implications · Consequences to ongoing participation in federal health care programs · Health care “Fraud and Abuse” considerations · DEA licensure and criminal exposure · HIPAA and other privacy implications · Structural considerations for compliance While there are many restrictions and considerations that health care providers and cannabusinesses must consider, Joe and Darren hope to debunk some of the widely-held myths that currently inhibit provider participation. Joe and Darren will propose some practical tips to encourage provider involvement while fostering compliance, and provide further information to help you navigate your way through these issues. |
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CROWDFUNDING YOUR CANNABUSINESS: OPPORTUNITIES AND PITFALLSFriday, June 24th 12:00 – 1:00 PM ESTPlease join Offit Kurman business and litigation attorney Elyse Strickland, as well as medical cannabis attorney and thought leader Darren Weiss for the next installment of The Cannabusiness Key. This episode of The Cannabusiness Key, Crowdfunding Your Cannabusiness: Opportunities and Pitfalls, will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining multiple sources of capital to launch a cannabusiness. |
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NEW OVERTIME RULES AND THE IMPACT ON YOUR CANNABUSINESSFriday, June 10th 12:00 – 1:00 PM ESTPlease join Offit Kurman employment and medical cannabis attorney and thought leader Darren Weiss for this week’s The Cannabusiness Key. The hour-long webinar will cover the essential components of the new final overtime rule and offer some key takeaways and action items for cannabusinesses before the rule takes effect this December. |
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Marijuana: The #1 Profit Opportunity for Greenhouse Growers in the Next DecadeAvailable May 19, 2016 – May 18, 2017Join GGS for their webinar on Marijuana: The #1 Profit Opportunity for Greenhouse Growers, a look into the obstacles and opportunities for growers and investors. |
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Build a Successful Extraction OperationAvailable May 25, 2016 – May 24, 2017Enhance your existing extraction operation or successfully build one from the ground up. Not sure which extraction method is best for your business? Interested in learning how you can be the most profitable? During the webinar, our experts will discuss types of extraction, operating procedures, trends, product consistency, profitability, and more. |
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Colorado ComplianceAvailable May 26, 2016 -May 25, 2017Calling all Colorado cannabis operators! Compliance is the name of the game and it’s been a confusing and often challenging one for operators in Colorado. Join this important webinar for an update on recent changes to regulations and common business pitfalls. We’ll address issues operators face and ways to ensure your business is meeting compliance requirements. |
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Why Standard Operating Procedures are a MustAvailable May 13, 2016 to May 12, 2017Do you think standard operating procedures are a waste of time? Haven’t brushed the dust off of your SOPs in a few months or even years? Join our webinar to understand why SOPs are vital to achieving your return on investment. Hear how developing guidelines and maintaining efficient processes at your cannabis operation will improve your bottom line. |
