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Legal And Practical Issues In The Evolving World Of Cannabis Regulation

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The conference will observe the current reality of the cannabis industry from a legal and practical perspective

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FLDI virtual conference

December 08, 2020 17:00 - December 09, 2020 23:00 ET

Co-chair of the firm's Intellectual Property practice Eileen McMahon will speak at the Legal and Practical Issues in the Evolving World of Cannabis Regulation virtual conference hosted by Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) on December 8 and 9.

The conference will observe the current reality of the cannabis industry from a legal and practical perspective, as well as untie issues related by CBD, cannabis, various regulated product areas and other cannabinoids. Eileen along with another panelist will speak on the International Cannabis Regulation and Market Opportunities panel on December 9 at 3:35 p.m.

You can register to attend this conference on the FDLI website.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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