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Nationally Recognized Lawyer on Medical Cannabis in Texas | State House Podcast EP 9
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Nationally Recognized Lawyer on Medical Cannabis in Texas | State House Podcast EP 9

Motivated by reading mothers’ testimony in support of Texas’ 2015 Compassionate Use Act (CUP), after a 15 year career in commercial litigation, Lisa Pittman radically changed her trajectory to focus on the medical cannabis world. First, she advised LSU on its role as cultivator/extractor/distributor under Louisiana’s 2015 medical cannabis law. Simultaneously, in Texas, she worked on DPS rule-making for the CUP, the 2017 license application process, and legislative advocacy at the Capitol. She went on to prepare license applications in other states, and moved to Colorado for 2 years to fully immerse herself in a legal state to bring first hand knowledge and experience back to Texas. She is one of the leading voices in this current Texas law-making session and is helping to pass a law that would allow a higher THC concentration, chronic pain, and other conditions. She is a Non-Resident Fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, Drug Policy Program, and owns her own firm, Pittman Legal. Concerns covered in this episode include: -The process for licensing new Texas dispensaries -Getting medical cannabis to patients that are far away -Establishing remote storage locations and providing sufficient security -Fentanyl in the illicit cannabis market -The new demand that adding people with chronic pain will bring. Frank and Lisa wrap up their conversation by discussing the future of the medical cannabis industry in Texas and how many people it will help, particularly for those suffering from both physical and mental pain. How many more could it help? For more on Lisa, the Nationally Awarded Texas Business Attorney Experienced in Multi-State Cannabis Regulation: https://www.pittman.legal/ Thank you to Ayr Wellness: Create Wonder: https://ayrwellness.com/ JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Website: https://statehousepodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statehousepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StateHousePod Produced by: Terra Firma Audio This video contains paid promotion
Cannabis and Employment law part 2
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Cannabis and Employment law part 1
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Basics of Cannabis Law – Chapter 1: From Ethics to Insurance
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Basics of Cannabis Law – Chapter 1: From Ethics to Insurance

This is a webinar that will be both timely and highly informative. We will be covering the Legality of Cannabis by State, Cannabis Law and Policy, Ethics and Cannabis representation, as well as other important aspects of this growing and dynamic topic. We have two incredible speakers lined up for this webinar, including: Lisa Pitman. Lisa is a pioneering figure in the emerging legalized hemp/cannabis industry. She is the chair of the American Bar Association’s Cannabis Law & Policy Committee and a non-resident fellow of the Drug Policy Program at Rice University. She presented the ABA’s first marijuana law CLE at its annual meeting in New York in 2017. Simply put, Lisa is considered to be the First Lady of Texas Cannabis Law. Kurshid Khohja. Khurshid is the Founder of Greenbridge Corporate Counsel, a minority-owned business law firm founded in 2012, representing clientele in California and Hawaii from across numerous sectors in the legal cannabis industry. As a dedicated industry advocate, he serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and as Co-chair of the NCIA Policy Council, which generates policy proposals for advancing the reform of federal cannabis laws and the protection of the legal cannabis industry. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), and as Co-chair of MCBA’s Policy Committee. Download the manuscript for this webinar here: https://altaprorpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Basics-of-Cannabis-Law-Chapter-1-From-Ethics-to-Insurance-Manuscript.pdf ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alta Pro regularly hosts one hour free CLE webinar events for our policyholders and the general public. Register for our live CLE webinars here: https://altaprorpg.com/upcoming-cle-webinars/ Our corporate site: https://altaproinsurance.com Our Risk Purchasing Group site: https://altaprorpg.com/ Please follow us Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altaproinsurance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/AltaPro-Insurance/100069099151549/ X: https://x.com/AltaProIns Graphics used from https://www.vecteezy.com

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audio podcasts:

“Patenting Illegal Plants and Processes,” Interview with Dr. Jayashree Mitra, October 2, 2022Artist Name
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live Speaking Engagements:

Litigation Affecting Cannabis Policy, Texas Cannabis Policy Conference, September 13, 2024, College Station, TX

Federal Policy: Legislative and Administrative Prospects for Reform, Texas Cannabis Policy Conference, September 13, 2024, College Station, TX

Blazing Trails:  The Future of Cannabis in a Changing Legal Landscape, Alta Pro Live CLE, September 18, 2024

“Follow the Green Brick Road,” TortSource Magazine, American Bar Association August 22, 2024.

 

THC For Sale, How Hemp Crashed the Party, South by Southwest, March 12, 2024, Austin, TX

 

New podcast: Lisa Pittman talks about Dispute Resolution, Cannabis Law Report, February 1, 2024

 

2023: Year in Texas Cannabis Legal Developments and National Hemp Litigation Trends,” TortSource Fall 2023, American Bar Association, Jan. 23, 2024

 

A Blunt Analysis of Employment Issues Related to Cannabis Laws, LexBe Webinars, November 21, 2023

Below the Mason Dixon Line:  Cannabis in the South, Cannalaw Summit, May 3, 2023

 

Texas Legislative Update, Texas Hemp Coalition, February 17, 2023​

Workers’ Comp and Coverage Pitfalls and Coverage Issues When Cannabis Is at Play, American Bar Association Business Litigation Conference, February 1, 2023, New Orleans, LA

Legal Fireside Chat, Texas Hemp Coalition Summit, November 12, 2022; College Station, TX

Hemp Policy and Regulation, Texas Hemp Coalition Summit, November 12, 2022; College Station, TX

 

Cannabis and Employment Law, TRTCLE, October 11, 2022

 

History of Cannabis Legalization and How Mississippi Fits In, October 7, 2022, Jackson, MS

 

Make It or Break It:  Tips on How to Survive, October 7, 2022, Jackson, MS

 

Cannabis: Medical Benefits for Senior Ailments and a Need for Legislative Change; American Bar Association Senior Law Division CLE, July 29, 2022

Legal Update:  Smokable Hemp & Delta 8 in Texas; Texas Hemp Coalition Webinar, July 25, 2022

 

Cannabis and Employment Law, Austin Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section, May 26, 2022, Austin, TX

Building a Holistic Entheogen Practice – The Right Way, Cannalaw Summit, May 5, 2022

Developing Cannabis Law, Williamson County Bar Association, April 29, 2022, Austin, TX

Cutting Edge Issues in Cannabis Law, American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Section Spring Conference, April 28, 2022, Baltimore, MD


Cannabis Hospitality and Tourism, American Bar Association International Law Section Conference, April 27, 2022, Washington, D.C.

The State of Texas Marijuana Laws, Williamson County Bar Association, April 19, 2022, Austin, TX


Cannabis Law “Chapter 1 From Ethics to Insurance,” AltaPro Lawyers Risk Purchasing Group, March 30, 2022


Expect the Unexpected, Cannabis Legalization Overview and Insurance Coverage, American Bar Association Business Litigation Conference, March 25, 2022, Atlanta, GA


Cannabis Banking and Insurance, Hemp and Cannabis Coalition of Costa Rica Business Summit, March 10, 2022, San Jose, Costa Rica


Texas Hemp Program: Legal and Regulatory Overview with Texas Department of Agriculture Hemp Program Manager, March 5, 2022, College Station, TX


Investing in Cannabis a VC Perspective, NIHC Hemp Business Summit, Nov 15, 2021, Washington, D.C.


The State of Texas Hemp with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Nov. 6, 2021, Houston, TX


The State of Hemp in Texas with Texas Department of Agriculture Hemp Compliance Manager Randy Rivera, US Hemp Building Summit, October 29, 2021, Austin, TX


The Evolution of Hemp and Marijuana Law, Tarrant County Bar Association, October 22, 2021, San Antonio, TX


Hemp Industry Daily Forum – Help! My State Just Legalized MJ – Should I Make the Switch?, MJBizCon, October 19, 2021, Las Vegas, NV


Cannabis Investor Roundtable, The Cannabis Society MSO Growth And Consolidation Conference, September 21, 2021


Insuring Cannabis In Texas, Texas Bar Insurance Law Section, July 20, 2021, Austin, TX

Cannabis: 20th Century Highs to 21st Century Wellness, American Bar Association Senior Lawyer Division, June 30, 2021


How Cannabis Legalization in Mexico Will Impact the Global Landscape, Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, June 4, 2021


Hemp Law & Banking 101, National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, June 1, 2021


The State of Texas Hemp: How We Got There and Where We Are Headed with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Lucky Leaf Expo, May 14, 2021, Austin, TX

Lessons From One of the Most Expansive Cannabis-Licensing Frameworks in America, Arcview Group: Town Hall Oklahoma, May 13, 2021

Differentiation in Cannabis Law, Canna Law Summit, May 6, 2021

What’s Next for Cannabis & Psychedelics? CannaLawSummit, May 5, 2021


Introduction to Cannabis & Hemp Law & Licensing, American Bar Association,  April 30, 2021, Nashville, TN


Hemp for Texas Victory - A Conversation with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Willie Nelson&Friends #39;s Luck Cannabis Summit, April 27, 2021, Austin, TX


Industrial Supply Chain - What it Takes to Get Hemp to Market, Willie Nelson& Friends # 39;Luck Cannabis Summit, April 27, 2021, Austin, TX

 

The Economic Impacts of Legalization in Texas, Willie Nelson’s Luck Cannabis Summit, April 27, 2021, Austin, TX

The Experience of Minority-Owned Businesses in Cannabis, Willie Nelson’s Luck Cannabis Summit, April 27, 2021, Austin, TX


Update on Texas Cannabis and Hemp Laws, ATX Health & Wellness Festival, April 24, 2021, Austin, Texas

Discussion of Texas Hemp Program with Sid Miller, EarthX/HempX, April 25, 2020 Texas Hemp Law Update, Texas NORML, April 20, 2020, Austin, TX


Cannabis Kick-Off at SxSW, March 18, 2020, for Texas NORML, March 18, 2020,  Austin TX

 

Hemp Law for Bank Regulators, National Association of State Credit Unions, March 16, 2020, New Orleans, LA

Updated on Texas and Federal Hemp Rules, Texans Veterans Outreach, February 22, 2020, Lubbock, TX


Industrial Hemp: Law, Economics, and Application, February 27, 2020, Austin, TX

 

Expert Live Q & A: Texas Hemp Growers, January 11, 2020, McAllen, TX

 

Expert Live Q & A: HempBizDaily Conference at MJBizCon, December 10, 2019, Las Vegas, NV


Hemp Hurdles: On the Farm and Off the Farm, HempBizDaily Conference at MJBizCon, December 10, 2019, Las Vegas, NV


Legal Update on Cannabis and Hemp Regulations, to Texas NORML, November 6, 2019, Austin, TX


Legal Issues for Attorneys Representing Convenience Stores and CBD Retailers, Petroleum Marketing Attorneys’ Meeting – American Bar Association/Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, October 11, 2019, Houston, TX

In Legal Limbo, Federal Cannabis Laws At the Crossroads, From Regs to Riches, Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis & Hemp Law, Cannabis Law & Policy Committee—American Bar Association, September 19, 2019, Chicago, IL

 

Down on the Farm, The Farm Bills, Hemp, CBD and the FDA, From Regs to Riches, Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis & Hemp Law, Cannabis Law & Policy Committee—American Bar Association, September 19, 2019, Chicago, IL

 

New Texas Hemp Rules for Texas CBD Retailers, Texas Food & Fuel Association, September 12, 2019, San Antonio, TX


Making the Rules for Hemp, Texas Marijuana Policy Conference, August 30, 2019, Austin, TX

 

The Texas Compassionate Use Program: What is Covered, Who Qualifies, and What’s Changed? Texas Marijuana Policy Conference, August 30, 2019, Austin, TX

 

Texas Hemp Compliance, State of Hemp in Texas – Coastal Bend Region Symposium, August 1, 2019, Corpus Christi, TX

 

Cannabis and Hemp Laws in Texas and the U.S., Capital Area Paralegals Association,  May 29, 2019, Austin, TX

 

CBD in Texas: A Cash Crop for C-Stores, The Southwest Food & Fuel Association, May 16, 2019, Fort Worth, TX

 

Current Issues in Cannabis Law & Policy – The 2014 & 2018 Farm Bills, Hemp & CBD, American Bar Association, May 3, 2019, New York City, NY


Fireside Chat with Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller – Status of Texas Hemp Laws and the Legislative Hurdles, EarthX/HempX, April 27, 2019, Dallas, TX


Evolution of Cannabis and Hemp Law Across the U.S., Boulder Cannabis Group, April 24, 2019, Boulder, CO

 

State and Federal Hemp Legalities, Texas Hempstalk, March 16, 2019, Dripping Springs, TX

The 2018 Farm Bill and What it Means for Texas, Texas NORML’s Cannabis Kickoff SXSW Event, March 13, 2019, Austin, TX


Legalized Possession and Use of Cannabis: A Legal and Ethical Dilemma for Healthcare Organizations; American College of Healthcare Executives at Texas State University, November 9, 2018, San Marcos, TX


Getting Out of the Weeds: What you Need to Know About the New World of Marijuana Regulation, Oklahoma Annual Bar Association Meeting, November 7, 2018, Tulsa, OK

 

Cannabis Issues Every Realtor Should Know, May 24, 2018, Boulder, CO
 

Texas Medical Cannabis Science and Law, April 19, 2018, Houston Bar Association, Houston, TX

Legal Discussion: Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary Cannabis Symposium, November 20, 2017, Denver, CO


Cannabis Industry Insights – The Risk Management and Industry Challenges, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, September 25, 2017, Denver, CO

 

The Trajectory of Marijuana Law and How it Will Affect Your Practice, American Bar Association Annual Meeting, August 11, 2017, New York City, NY

 

Legal Perspectives on Medical Cannabis and Intellectual Property, University of Houston, July 27, 2017, Houston, TX

 

Ask a Cannabis Lawyer, Southwest Cannabis Conference, April 22, 2017, Fort Worth, TX

 

The Status of Texas Cannabis Law, The Hemp & Garden Show, March 16, 2017, Austin, TX

 

Federal and State Cannabis Law for Physicians, Healthways Continuing Medical Education, January 7, 2017, Dallas, TX


Texas Cannabis Law, Texas Green Rushers, January 20, 2017, Austin, TX

 

Texas Marijuana Laws and Interactions with Law Enforcement, Texas Veterans Conference Legal Panel, October 15, 2016, Austin, TX

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