Speaking Engagement

Jun 25, 2020

Stanley Jutkowitz a Panelist for "Investing in Legal Cannabis" at American Bar Association International Law Section’s Virtual Annual Meeting

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Stanley Jutkowitz, senior counsel in Seyfarth's Corporate department, will serve as a panelist for "Investing in Legal Cannabis" at the American Bar Association International Law Section’s 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting on June 25, 2020. Stanley also leads the firm’s Cannabis Law practice, and serves as editor of the firm's blog, The Blunt Truth, which addresses the legal and practical implications of cannabis laws across the U.S. and their impacts on the business community.

It has already been called the next gold rush. While we are witnessing changes in public policies in various countries worldwide, many investors dream of striking it rich in the cannabis industry. The market for cannabis as pharmaceutical, wellbeing and lifestyle products is growing rapidly. However, since the laws and provisions regulating the cannabis market worldwide vary substantially, the risk for foreign investors are often complex and not always easy to identify. The panel will provide insights into the market for legal cannabis, clear up some common misconceptions and give tips and insights on how international investors are conducting cross-border transactions, especially with regard to drafting appropriate clauses to address some of the major risks.