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Cannabis LawTalk

Cannabis LawTalk is a podcast focused on the business, politics and law of the cannabis industry. Hosted by attorneys and business advisors Ken Foltz and Michael H. Sampson, members of Leech Tishman’s Cannabis Industry Group, this podcast has a national scope, with particular attention on the newest laws in California and Pennsylvania.

As of June 2021, 17 states, as well as the District of Columbia and Guam, have legalized recreational marijuana. In addition, almost 80% of states allow for the use of medical marijuana. According to Forbes, spending on legal cannabis worldwide is expected to reach $57 billion by 2027.

Cannabis LawTalk will offer listeners insight, guidance, legal analysis and industry developments on the cannabis industry in layman’s terms. Whether you are interested in starting, purchasing or investing in a cannabis, CBD, THC cannabinoid business or operating in the international industrial hemp arena, or are simply curious about the industry and its impact on our communities and its citizens, the podcast will feature some of the influencers in the industry and will regularly examine legal and business implications in this ever-changing space. Click here to read disclaimer.

Women in Cannabis

July 8, 2021

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 …
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An Interview with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman

May 18, 2021

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 …
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Episode 7: Financial Considerations in the Cannabis Space

July 9, 2020

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 …
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Episode 6: Interview with Tony Van Pelt, Founder of Chronic Candy

March 11, 2020

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 …
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Episode 5: Cannabis Hot Topics 2020

February 26, 2020

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 …
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Episode 4: Contracts – Is My Contract Worth the Hemp It’s Printed On

January 31, 2020

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 …
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Episode 3: Real Estate – “GanjaLand,” The Happiest Haze on Earth

January 13, 2020

This episode discusses real estate considerations in the cannabis industry, including questions regarding property ownership, landlord-tenant issues, land use and zoning, investment, and restrictions for dispensaries or grow facilities based …
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Episode 2: Hot Topics – End of 2019, Looking Into 2020

January 8, 2020

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 as we reach the end …
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Episode 1: Introduction to The Legal Haze

January 7, 2020

This is our first podcast episode, and we’d like to introduce ourselves and the show. We are two lawyers and business advisors. Our focus in this podcast will be to …
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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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