Panel Sessions
The Cannabis Compliance, Law, and Policy Institute seeks to promote education, research, and understanding of the issues pertaining to the cannabis industry.
A Look at the 2018 Farm Bill and Its Impact on the Legality of Industrial Hemp
This discussion will detail the provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill that pertain to industrial hemp. The discussion will also delve into information regarding how the DEA and FDA regulated industrial hemp and the regulations provided by the USDA.
Louisiana Cannabis and Hemp Legislation Panel
The panel will discuss updates on legislation pertaining to medical marijuana and hemp legislation in Louisiana.
State of Louisiana Medical Marijuana Program
Regulators from the Louisiana State Departments will discuss regulatory issues relating to the state medical marijuana program.
Professionalism
The presenter will discuss issues of lawyer conduct, commitment to the justice system and other obligations of attorneys.
State of Louisiana Hemp Program
Regulators from Louisiana State Departments will discuss regulatory issues pertaining to the state’s industrial hemp program.
Business Case for Diversity in the Marijuana Industry
Minority cannabis business owners will discuss the legal and regulatory challenges for minority owned startups in the cannabis industry.
The Medical Case for Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Hemp
Panelists will discuss how the compounds, THC and CBD, affect the body and the endocannabinoid system.
Impact of Cannabis and Hemp Legislation on Minority and Underserved Populations
Panelists will discuss the impact of the war on drugs on minority communities. Panelists will also discuss social equity and social justice programs that have been enacted in different states around the country.
Emerging Labor and Employment Issues Related to Cannabis and Hemp
The increase in states legalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana use has created employment and labor questions. The presenter will discuss those issues and how the issues have been litigated and resolved in different jurisdictions.
Ethics
The presenter will discuss the professional responsibilities of attorneys.
The Legal Formation of a Cannabis Business from Entry to Exit
The presenter will discuss issues related to corporate considerations for cannabis and hemp companies from formation to exit.
SULC Alumni Roundtable Cannabis Discussion
SULC Alumni will discuss their path into the cannabis business.
Cultivation Differences: Marijuana vs. Industrial Hemp
Panelists will discuss the growing and cultivation process of marijuana and industrial hemp.