Cannabis Law in Illinois: The Basics and Beyond

Cannabis Law in Illinois: The Basics and Beyond
Expires: 10/1/2023

Cannabis Law: The Basics

A talk on the state of state and federal cannabis law, commenting on the influx of states legalizing cannabis (medical and recreational) and federal movement on legalization.
Darren Grady, SmithAmundsen, Chicago

Cannabis in Illinois: An Overview
Get an overview of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Also covered is the publicly available information regarding the status of cannabis business licenses issued/to be issued pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
Michael D. Froelich, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Chicago
Jeremy Stonehill, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Chicago

Government 101
Bret Bender, Deputy Director of Cannabis Control Section, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Banking and Bankruptcy

- How we got here
- Where are we?
- Examine legislative options to move us forward from the federal/state dichotomy
William Hackney, SmithAmundsen, Chicago

Compliance 101
Bret Bender, Deputy Director of Cannabis Control Section, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

The Role of Social Equity in Cannabis Law
(0.75 professional responsibility)
Michael McGrory, SmithAmundsen, Chicago