Washington MCLE - Cannabis Law Courses
Washington MCLE
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Cannabis and the Workplace: Lessons for the Employer Regarding Hiring, Firing and Disciplinary Issues
This informative CLE course will examine cannabis in the workplace from the perspective of legal standing and best practices. The course will present the potential conflicts that arise between State and Federal law as well as issues related to medical marijuana, non-discrimination laws, standards in drug testing, recreational use and company policies. An outlook of emerging trends will also be presented. More Info
$551.5Law & Legal Proc. -
Cannabis Legalization in New York State: Selected Issues
The legalization of cannabis throughout the US is no longer the shocking news it once was, and yet it is still not a sure thing. This CLE course will focus on the movement towards legalization in New York, and yet ended in the failure of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The course will explore the many conflicts regarding the language proposed as well as the regulatory models for the cannabis market. The role of local government as well as its relationship to New York State, will als... More Info
$291.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Cannabis Regulation 101: An Overview of Licensing Regulations in All States
While laws regarding cannabis differ across state lines, there are consistent legal categories that all states adhere to. This CLE course will introduce the main framework underlying all state regulations regarding cannabis as well as address the differences in approaches. The course will provide an overview of licensing regulations including the differentiation of medical vs. adult use, license eligibility, types of licenses, label and packaging requirements, tax issues and marketing. More Info
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Defending DWAI Drug Cases
Recently there has been a marked increase in prosecutors’ unwillingness to offer standard reductions in DWAI drug cases. The result of this is more cases, more hearings and more trials with prosecutors using specific types of evidence. This CLE course will offer tools and strategies for NY criminal defense attorneys to understand and attack this evidence. The course will address blood test results and how they can be used to undermine the People’s case. The course will also dis... More Info
$551.75Law & Legal Proc. -
Essential Strategies for Navigating Clients through Cannabis & Real Estate
The legal issues surrounding cannabis are still evolving. This CLE course will explain the current state of cannabis with a focus on the impact of COVID specifically in California. The course will present the current and future attitude of local jurisdictions regarding permits for cannabis businesses and its impact on real estate. Advising potential landlords and tenants regarding specific provisions of their leases, as well as financial interest and other provisions will be discussed. State l... More Info
$291.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Holding The Marijuana Industry Legally Accountable
Since the legalization of marijuana, its potency has risen and can reach 99% pure delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).[1] It is the THC in marijuana which results in the “high,” and which can lead to addiction, violence, crime, mental illness, traffic deaths, and many other health and social problems. Many maintain that voters were not properly informed of these dangers when marijuana was legalized and that the current use and these levels causes harm that, had the public been aware, might have... More Info
$552Law & Legal Proc. -
Hot Topics and Trends in Employment Law
Presenting updates from the dynamic and constantly evolving area of nation-wide employment laws and EPL trends, this CLE course will review the past year’s most important developments as well as new legislation and trends that will impact employment law in the years to come. The course will address the interplay between the FMLA, ADA, and OSHA as they relate to COVID claims, the “me too” period’s impact on confidentiality clauses, laws pertaining to medical marijuana and accommodation... More Info
$291.25Law & Legal Proc. -
Investing in the Cannabis Industry 101
With a special focus on key considerations and the art of navigating investments in the industry, this CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of the fastest growing industry in the US and abroad – cannabis. Indeed with legalization spreading across the country, the cannabis industry provides an incredible opportunity. But with that opportunity comes a particular landscape and legal nuances that must be taken into account before starting a venture. Presented by Brent Johnson, CEO of Hoban... More Info
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Labor and Employment Law Update: What’s New and What’s Next
This informative CLE course will present updates and developments to both New York State and Federal labor and employment laws. The course will address the latest requirements resulting from COVID, as well as unemployment insurance related to 1099’s, discrimination, sick leave, updates to hour and wage laws, workers’ compensation issues, electronic monitoring, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, arbitration agreements and other tips and strategies for navigating these complexi... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc. -
Legal Issues for Growing Cannabis at Home
The Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act legalized cannabis in New York. Cannabis advocates successfully fought for the inclusion of home cultivation in the new law against the lobbying of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry and other trade groups. Since then, the cannabis industry has expanded exponentially, and while home grow does not get the attention of more commercial methods, it is one of the industry’s fastest growing sectors. This CLE course will review the laws that... More Info
$291Law & Legal Proc.