Cannabis Law Blog

  WEBINAR FREE for Members $30 for Non-Members November 5, 2025 | 12pm PT / 3pm ET The Indispensable Role of ADR in Cannabis Disputes As more states regulate the use of adult-use or medical cannabis, including hemp, the quantity and variety of disputes is increasing nationwide. Many of these disputes are complex and nuanced and may be unlike those in any other industry. Deals in the cannabis industry are often made informally, may not be properly papered, and often rely upon what we think of as traditionally unavailable or unreliable witnesses. Traditional litigation is lengthy, divisive, expensive, and risky. The cost and outcome of litigation in this industry can destroy businesses, reputations, and chances for expansion into new markets. Moreover, the parties to civil disputes are often unable to afford to take even solid cases to trial, and the winners often come up empty-handed, with uncollectible judgments because of the instability of many businesses. In this environment, Al...

On April 30th, 2024, INCBA's Students Committee , in collaboration with INCBA's Ethics Committee , presented a special webinar entitled; "SO YOU WANT TO BE A CANNABIS ATTORNEY?" Our speakers, Student Committee Co-Chairs Alexis Lazzeri and Callie Hoffman , along with Ethics Committee Chair Marialle A. Bell 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. Please feel free to share with anyone you know who may be considering this career path!

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.

Click to Watch (Recorded Feb 24th, 2022) 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 of the cannabis industry in the UK.

State Licensing: Navigating New Jersey's Cannabis Regulations In this session, hear from attorneys who are actively working on applications in the Garden State and with clients who are investing in New Jersey or otherwise gearing up for future submissions. Learn about unique-to-New Jersey license types, such as the “Conditional License,” enabling prospective operators to apply for a license without site control (subject to income restrictions), the “Micro-license,” a 2500 square foot facility for which there are no caps (subject to residency requirements), priorities in licensing, and creative opportunities to participate in the market distinct from ownership (via “Financial Source Agreement” or “Management Services Agreement”). Also learn about how the regulatory process is unfolding and how administrative delays are impacting the licensing process and accompanying operational timelines and legal transactions. Click Here to Register This live CLE webinar will be available on-deman...