Leech Tishman Cannabis LawTalk

03/14/2022

Today, many banks and other financial institutions refuse to work with cannabis-related businesses – turning away their deposits and refusing to issue them credit cards, for example – often citing cannabis's current status under federal law.

Michael H. Sampson, Cannabis Partner at Leech Tishman, and Richard Golz, Principal at Symphony Risk Solutions, give their in-depth analysis about the SAFE Banking Act and its effect on businesses in their Primer, "The Cannabis Industry & the SAFE Banking Act: Looking to the Future, Planning for the Present."

https://www.leechtishman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Safe-Banking-Act-Primer.pdf

03/08/2022

Leech Tishman Partner Michael Sampson will see you all this weekend, March 11-13, when he'll be speaking at the Alternative Products Expo!

Stay tuned to our next show! Michael Sampson will be joining our speaker list!

Learn all about the cannabis industry’s insurance coverage.

Visit our website for our speaker schedule!

Get tickets now! Link below.

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05/18/2021

We're excited to kick off the new season with a very special episode featuring Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman. Lt. Governor Fetterman discusses his stance on the legalization of ma*****na both recreational and medicinal as he is in the midst of his Senate run.

To hear the full episode, follow the link below and be sure to subscribe to our channels as we look to bring new episodes to you in the weeks and months to come.

In this episode, we sat down with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman to discuss his stance on the legalization of ma*****na both medical and recreational. Lt. Governor Fetterman is in the midst of his run for the vacant Pennsylvania Senate ...

07/13/2020

Leech Tishman Partner Michael Sampson, chair of Leech Tishman’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group and co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis Group, was recently a guest on the “Insuring Cannabis Podcast with Don Jergler,” sponsored by the Insurance Journal.

Mike discussed the importance of Cyber Insurance in the Cannabis Industry.

The podcast episode, titled “Cyber-Cannabis Insurance Space Screams for More Coverage,” can be accessed here: https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/18487/.

07/09/2020

In this episode, Ken & Chris discuss fluctuations in valuations for cannabis businesses, launch challenges, operational challenges, and more. https://www.leechtishman.com/podcasts/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 …

06/11/2020

Leech Tishman Partner Michael Sampson was recently a guest on the “Insuring Cannabis Podcast with Don Jergler,” sponsored by the Insurance Journal.

The episode addressed concerns surrounding policy exclusions in the cannabis industry and what cannabis businesses need to pay special attention to. Check it out!

Leech Tishman Partner Michael Sampson was recently a guest on the “Insuring Cannabis Podcast with Don Jergler,” sponsored by the Insurance Journal.

The episode, titled, “Most Cannabis Businesses Have Policies With Concerning Exclusions,” can be accessed here:
https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/18459/

03/12/2020

In our most recent episode, Ken & Chris interview Tony Van Pelt, founder of Chronic Candy. Tony addresses the challenges & stigmas he has faced over 20 years in the business, both in his personal and business life. https://www.leechtishman.com/podcasts/episode-6-interview-with-tony-van-pelt-founder-of-chronic-candy/

Ken & Chris interview 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 …

02/26/2020

Ken & Chris address California’s challenges, the legalization of recreational ma*****na in Illinois in 2020, and more, in our most recent "Hot Topics 2020" episode.
https://www.leechtishman.com/podcasts/cannabis-hot-topics-2020/

02/24/2020

THC and Cannabis Smoke have been added to California's Prop 65 list. Companies that manufacture or sell cannabis products will be hit the hardest. However, manufacturers and sellers of CBD products may also be required to include a Prop 65 warning label.

Effective Jan. 3, 2020, Proposition 65 lists delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) and cannabis (ma*****na) smoke (“cannabis smoke”) as “reproductive toxicants.” Companies that manufacture or sell cannabis products will be hit the hardest. …

02/11/2020

Ken & Chris discuss the importance of drafting written contracts; the potential risks in using “handshake deals;” operating agreements & partnership agreements and how they relate to ownership concerns; and more in our 4th episode.
https://www.leechtishman.com/podcasts/episode-4-contracts-is-my-contract-worth-the-h**p-its-printed-on/

In this episode, Ken & Chris discuss the importance of drafting written contracts; the potential risks in using “handshake deals;” operating agreements & partnership agreements and how they relate to …

02/03/2020

In our 3rd episode, we discuss real estate in the cannabis industry, including property ownership, landlord-tenant issues & investment. We also address unique considerations for this space including banking & bill payment. Listen here: https://www.leechtishman.com/podcasts/episode-3-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 …

01/28/2020

In our 2nd , we look at the “Hot Topics” in the Cannabis Industry at the end of 2019 and ahead into 2020. We discuss politics, potential changes to the law, changing cultural perceptions, recent controversies & more.

https://www.leechtishman.com/podcasts/episode-2-hot-topics-2019-into-2020/

01/21/2020

In our first episode, we’d like to introduce ourselves and the show. Our aim is to provide a broad overview on the cannabis industry and the law in the United States, and how we hope to navigate the Legal Haze in future episodes.

Listen here: https://www.leechtishman.com/podcasts/episode-1-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 …

01/20/2020

As of January 2020, 11 states, as well as the District of Columbia, have legalized recreational ma*****na. In addition, a total of 33 states allow for the use of medical ma*****na. With the ever-changing nature of this industry, Cannabis LawTalk is excited to offer listeners insight, guidance, legal analysis and industry developments on the cannabis industry in layman’s terms.

Visit us at www.cannabislawtalk.com or listen directly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Leech Tishman is pleased to announce the premiere of its first podcast, Cannabis LawTalk. Featuring Leech Tishman Partners and co-chairs of the firm’s Cannabis Team, Ken Foltz and Christopher Gonzalez, the podcast episodes are focused on the business, politics and law of the ever-changing cannabis industry. The podcast is national in scope, with particular attention on the newest cannabis legalization trends in California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania.

The podcasts can be streamed directly from Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or click here to listen: https://www.leechtishman.com/podcast-series/cannabis-lawtalk/