The Business Of: Cannabis

Presented by Fox Rothschild LLP, this morning forum will focus on the business in this exciting, emerging industry that faces unique issues, especially while the consumption of marijuana remains prohibited at the federal level, and explore how New Jersey businesses can capitalize on this emerging industry while navigating the constantly evolving matrix of State compliance regulations. The following topics will be discussed: • Setting up your business: What are the financial and legal requirements? • Securing cannabis cultivation and dispensary licenses • Employment law issues • Liability and risk issues • Working with state and local officials to secure a location Keynote Address RILEY COTE Founder, Hemp Heals Foundation; Member Athlete for CARE; Former Philadelphia Flyer Panelists SCOTT RUDDER President, New Jersey Cannabusiness Association (Moderator) PETER F. KELLY Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP STACEY D. UDELL Director of Valuation and Litigation Services, HbK Valuation Group GEORGE SCHIDLOVSKY Executive Director, Compassionate Sciences ATC DAVID BERNDT VP Marketing, Nottingham Insurance Agenda • 7:45 - 8:45 AM Registration and Breakfast • 8:45 - 9:15 AM Keynote Address • 9:15 - 10:00 AM Panel Discussion: How to Build a Viable and Sustainable Cannabis Business • 10:30 - 11:00 AM Questions & Answers Sponsors HBK CPAs & Consultants Exhibitors Nottingham Insurance