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 nd Pennsylvania. 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 are interested in 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.
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...
18 May 2021
An Interview with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman
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. Disclaimer The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of th...
9 Jul 2020
Financial Considerations in the Cannabis Space
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 mariju...
11 Mar 2020
Interview with Tony Van Pelt, Founder of Chronic Candy
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. ...
26 Feb 2020
Cannabis Hot Topics: 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 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 ...
31 Jan 2020
Contracts - Is My Contract Worth the Hemp It's Printed On
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, usin...
13 Jan 2020
Real Estate - "GanjaLand," The Happiest Haze on Earth
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 on local / municipal / state jurisdictions. It also addresses unique considerations for this space including banking and bill payment, utility needs, and applications for grower or dispensary licenses. Support the show
7 Jan 2020
Cannabis Hot Topics: 2019 Into 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 of 2019 and look ahead into 2020. We discuss politics, potential changes to cannabis law in some states, a consideration on the space of medical cannabis, changing cultural perceptions and stigmas, recent controversies with vaping, possible regulations related to cannabis in the sports world, and more. Disclaimer The hosts ...
6 Jan 2020
Introduction to the Legal Haze
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 discuss cannabis and its impact on our communities and its citizens – whether you are interested in starting or investing in a cannabis business, or are simply curious about the industry. Cannabis LawTalk will feature some of the influencers in the industry and will regularly examine legal and business implications in this ever-ch...
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