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The Business of Marijuana:
Key Considerations For
Advising Our Clients
Friday, November 30, 2018 ~ 8:30am to 12:30pm
St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Waterfront Room (upstairs)

Join us for an overview of federal and Florida cannabis law and the legal issues businesses face in their 
attempts to be compliant with both. The speakers will discuss medical marijuana issues related to ethics,
employment law, intellectual property, healthcare, and business considerations for investors and companies. 

Approved for 3.5 hrs. General CLE Credit, including 1.0 Ethics CLE; 
Certification: 3.5 Business Litigation; 3.5 State and Federal Government and 
Administrative Practice

Presented by the St. Pete Bar Business Law Section/
hair Woodrow H. Pollack ~ Vice Chair Alicia Gangi

PROGRAM

8:30      -     9:00 AM     Registration/Breakfast Buffet

9:00      -     9:10 AM     Introductions

9:10      -   10:40 AM     Federal Law and Policy:
                                       ♦ General overview of Controlled Substance Act, preemption, and enforcement policies 
                                       Jason S. Cetel, Esq.
                                       ♦ Employment related issues Matthew D. Westerman, Esq. 
                                       ♦ Intellectual property issues Woodrow H. Pollack, Esq.
                                       ♦ Q&A session

10:40    -   11:00 AM    Networking Break

11:00    -   12:30 PM    State Law and Policy:
                                       ♦ General overview of Florida’s regulatory framework, including ethics 
                                       Jason S. Cetel, Esq.
                                       ♦ Healthcare issues for physician groups, hospital systems, and medical practices 
                                       Michael D. Magidson, Esq.
                                      ♦ Business considerations for investors, M&A, and new applications 
                                       Michael D. Magidson, Esq.
                                      ♦ Q&A session

Registration ~ Breakfast buffet included

            $85.00 St. Pete & Clearwater Bar Members/Staff
            $115.00 Non-Member Attorneys & Staff
            $25.00 Law Students

For more information on the Business Law Section contact Chair Woodrow H. Pollack 813-229-8900 wpollack@shutts.com or
Vice Chair Alicia Gangi 727-898-7210 agangi@eflegal.com 

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