International Cannabis Bar Association Explores #Cannabis and #Hemp Law in the 2024 Cannabis Law Sessions at MJBizCon

Las Vegas, NV – The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) is excited to announce the 2024 Cannabis Law Sessions at MJBizCon, taking place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This series of expert-led cannabis Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions will explore the evolving legal landscape surrounding both cannabis and hemp, offering crucial insights for professionals navigating these industries.

Co-chaired by Nastasia Mora, Executive Director of INCBA, and Kyle Finnegan, attorney at Ice Miller LLP, the Cannabis Law Sessions 2024: The Intersection of Cannabis and Hemp Under the Law and In The Marketplace, will bring together more than 30 legal experts and thought leaders, addressing key regulatory and business challenges faced by those involved in the cannabis and hemp industries.

David Ruskin, President of INCBA, highlighted the importance of this year’s event: "As the cannabis and hemp industries grow, the legal landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, and businesses operating in these sectors must understand the laws that govern both sides. This year's Cannabis Law Sessions is designed to help professionals navigate the intricate and often intersecting regulations that impact everything from cultivation to consumer sales. With expert session leads and a collaborative approach, this event offers unparalleled opportunities for legal professionals, business owners, and other industry stakeholders to stay ahead of the curve. At INCBA, we are committed to driving thought leadership in cannabis and hemp law, and these sessions will provide invaluable insights into how to navigate these two industries at a time when there is a significant amount of both passion and commotion in the marketplace."

Cannabis Law Sessions 2024 will feature six panels led by top experts, including:

Shay Gilmore, Attorney at The Law Office of Shay Gilmore
Jessica McElfresh, Founder and Principal at McElfresh Law, Inc.
Pamela Epstein, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer at Terpene Belt, Inc.
Kristin Siegel, Deputy General Counsel at Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority
Steve Schain, Senior Counsel at Smart Counsel
Timothy L. Alger, Owner of Alger Resolutions

These panels will address key issues in cannabis and hemp regulation, litigation, and compliance, with sessions covering topics including:

“Cannabis and Hemp: One Plant Across Contrasting U.S. States and Canadian Frameworks”
“Recent Developments in Litigation and Dispute Resolution in the Cannabis and Hemp Industries”
“Enshrining Best Practices: Enforcement Through the Lens of Strategic and Practical Regulation”
“Navigating the Grey Space: Practical Considerations for Clients Operating in the Hemp Cannabinoid Market”
“Cannabis/Hemp Law Challenges Faced by Municipal Governments”
“Ethical Jeopardy: The Game of Ethics Credit – and Your Life”

Held as part of MJBizCon, the world’s largest B2B cannabis conference, attendees will gain actionable insights from a diverse range of legal experts, offering a unique opportunity to engage with over 25,000 industry professionals.

Once Cannabis Law Sessions 2024 concludes, INCBA moves on to hosting its annual MJBizCon after-party, the Solicitors Soiree—an exclusive gathering for the legal minds and industry experts shaping the future of cannabis law. To learn more about the Soiree, visit: https://cls2024.incba.org/#soiree

To register and learn more about the Cannabis Law Sessions 2024, visit: https://cls2024.incba.org/

About the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA): The International Cannabis Bar Association is a global network of legal professionals dedicated to the practice, study, and research of cannabis law. With members from around the world, INCBA strives to advance cannabis law and policy through education, networking, and advocacy. Learn more about INCBA at https://incba.org.

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