Cannabis LawTalk Ken and Mike

In this episode, we sat down with attorneys Tobi Lebowitz, the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs at Jushi Holdings Inc., and Alissa (Ali) Jubelirer, a legal consultant in the cannabis industry, to discuss the status of women currently involved in or looking to enter the cannabis industry.  Both Tobi and Ali entered the industry in the last 3-4 years and have experienced, even within that time, the growth in opportunities for both women and minorities to excel their careers within that space. This episode is all about learning to create a more inclusive work space for attorneys interested in entering this new field, and the benefits of getting into a less than traditional industry for women and minorities alike. 



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In this episode, we sat down with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman to discuss his stance on the legalization of marijuana both medical and recreational. Lt. Governor Fetterman is in the midst of his run for the vacant Pennsylvania Senate seat left by Senator Pat Toomey, who announced he would not seek a third term. 


This episode was recorded in May of 2021. 


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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.
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In this episode, we discuss financial considerations and recent fiscal trends in the cannabis industry, including capital raises, fluctuations in valuations for cannabis businesses, launch challenges and operational challenges, and more.

This episodes was recorded in Las Vegas in February 2020.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.
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Ken interviews Tony Van Pelt, the Founder of Chronic Candy, which specializes in edible CBD products, including lollipops that are made from organic CBD.

Tony talks about how he founded the business over 20 years ago, addressing the stigmas he has faced both in his personal and business life over that time. Tony also discusses some of the challenges faced by the business when dealing with regulations and public opinion, as well as confusion and misinformation about CBD, hemp, and marijuana.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.
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In this episode, we take a look at the "Hot Topics" in the Cannabis Industry, examining recent developments and potential future changes in this space in the first few months of 2020.

We discuss California's challenges, including taxation, growth concerns, and changing laws; the legalization of cannabis in Illinois in 2020, including licenses for craft-growing, infusing, and transportation; and the changing relationship of the current legal market and the "traditional" or "black market" in the cannabis industry.


Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.
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In this episode, Ken discusses the importance of drafting written contracts; the potential risks in using "handshake deals;" operating agreements & partnership agreements and how they relate to cannabis grower or dispensary licenses, as well as ownership concerns; tag-along or drag-along rights; and "future cooperation" clauses.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.
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