Podcasts by THE 411 ON 420
The cannabis industry’s regulatory landscape is complex and continually evolving. The 411 on 420 brings together experts from the cannabis field and our industry attorneys to discuss the business of cannabis and how the legal landscape affects the market. From CEOs to advocates, and CBD to THC, this podcast sheds light on this growing cannabis industry.
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Distressed Cannabis Companies: Considering Options Amid Bankruptcy Limitations – Episode 20 from 2023-03-09T15:00:02
Cannabis companies can find themselves in financial distress but are generally locked out of the federal bankruptcy courts. What are their options? Perkins Coie Associate Tommy Tobin sits down with...
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Educating the Cannabis Industry: A Conversation with Maureen McNamara and Danny Gold – Episode 19 from 2022-02-28T23:24:02
Regardless of the industry, education and training your workforce is important. In the cannabis industry, it is critical and can significantly impact how consumers purchase cannabis moving forward....
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Research and Regulation for the Cannabis Industry: A Conversation With Sheri Orlowitz – Episode 18 from 2022-02-04T18:29:19
The discussion about federal regulation for the cannabis industry is complex. The Council for Federal Cannabis Regulation wants to ensure that federal regulations are informed by and grounded in sc...
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E-Commerce and Cannabis: A Conversation With Lauren Thomas, General Counsel of Dutchie - Episode 17 from 2021-12-02T15:00:02
Given that technology shapes, enhances, and intersects with nearly every aspect of our lives, it is unsurprising that e-commerce is emerging as a key component of the cannabis industry. Dutchie, a ...
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The Role of State AGs in Cannabis Policy and Regulation: A Conversation with Austin Bernstein – Episode 16 from 2021-09-29T14:00:10
State Attorneys General (AGs) play a central role in enforcing cannabis laws and protecting consumers. As legalization continues to sweep the country, the interplay between state and federal law de...
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Delta 8, CBD, 1% THC, and Other Issues Affecting the Hemp Industry: A Conversation with Eric Steenstra – Episode 15 from 2021-09-22T19:59:59
To say that the United States has a complicated relationship with hemp is an understatement. In this edition of The 411 on 420, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen discusses hemp’s complicated past a...
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Actionable Insights for Winning Product Development and Branding Strategies – Episode 14 from 2021-09-03T00:59:35
In this edition of The 411 on 420, Perkins Coie partner Megan Morrissey was joined by Nancy Whiteman (CEO of Wana Brands), Gail Rand (CEO and Founder of grand consulting), and Allison Pugina (Categ...
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The Future of Cannabis and Psilocybin as Plant-Based Medicine: A Conversation with Stephen Dahmer and Betty Aldworth – Episode 13 from 2021-08-19T14:00:04
Millions of Americans are utilizing medical cannabis and psilocybin to treat specific medical conditions each day. However, scientific and medical research in the U.S. lags behind other nations. D...
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The Role of State-Level Cannabis Associations: A Conversation with Truman Bradley – Episode 12 from 2021-08-05T18:18:44
While most people are discussing federal legalization of cannabis these days, the industry operates at a local level and the role of state-level cannabis associations is crucial. Perkins Coie asso...
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Cannabis Lab Testing and Standards Post Descheduling: A Conversation with Alena Rodriguez – Episode 11 from 2021-06-21T21:29:35
As cannabis is legalized on a state-by-state basis, individual states are creating their own cannabis testing requirements to ensure consumer safety, and many of these requirements differ from one ...
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Packaging and Labeling Post Descheduling: A Conversation with Doug Fischer – Episode 10 from 2021-06-14T16:20:17
It is well known that the varying state regulations for cannabis give this industry a complex legal landscape. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the state regulations related to cannabis packa...
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Packaging and Labeling Post Descheduling: A Conversation with Doug Fischer – Episode 10 from 2021-06-14T16:20:17
It is well known that the varying state regulations for cannabis give this industry a complex legal landscape. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the state regulations related to cannabis packa...
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The Cannabis Industry for Veterans: A Conversation with Nick Etten – Episode 9 from 2021-05-28T21:15:02
Medical marijuana is playing an increasingly significant role in the quality of life for Americans, especially veterans. Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen is joined by Nick Etten, Founder and Chairm...
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The Big Questions Facing Federal Cannabis Legalization: A Conversation with Andrew Freedman - Episode 8 from 2021-05-17T16:54:19
Perkins Coie senior counsel Andrew Kline is joined by Andrew Freedman, Colorado’s first cannabis czar under Governor Hickenlooper and current Executive Director of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy...
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The Future of Cannabis: State Legalization and Private Sector Perspective – Episode 7 from 2021-04-02T21:32:17
On March 3, 2021, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen moderated a panel to discuss the future of the cannabis industry. Panelists included Michelle Rutter Friberg, Deputy Director of Government Relat...
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The Future of Cannabis: Federal Perspective (MORE Act, SAFE banking, 280E) – Episode 6 from 2021-04-02T21:31:25
On March 3, 2021, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen moderated a panel to discuss the future of the cannabis industry. Panelists included Michelle Rutter Friberg, Deputy Director of Government Relat...
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Growing Talent: A Conversation With Bryan Passman, Cannabis Industry Executive Recruiter - Episode 5 from 2021-02-17T18:08:19
In our latest podcast, chair of Perkins Coie’s Cannabis Law group Barak Cohen interviews Bryan Passman, founder of two talent acquisition firms that focus on the cannabis industry. Barak and Bryan ...
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Entrepreneurship in the Cannabis Industry: A Conversation with Dr. Tim Shu, Founder and CEO of VetCBD - Episode 4 from 2021-01-26T23:46:42
In our latest podcast, Perkins Coie associate Michael Bleicher is joined by Dr. Tim Shu, founder and CEO of VetCBD, a startup marketing CBD-infused supplements for pets. Tim and Michael discuss the...
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The Shape of Things to Come: A Conversation with Andrew Kline, Director of Public Policy for the National Cannabis Industry Association from 2020-12-24T23:37:30
In our latest podcast, Perkins Coie partner Barak Cohen is joined by Andrew Kline, Director of Public Policy for the National Cannabis Industry Association, the youngest—and largest—cannabis trade ...
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Race, Social Equity, and the Cannabis Industry - Episode 2 from 2020-11-24T20:55:55
Perkins Coie Partner Barak Cohen is joined by Natalie Papillion, a drug policy expert and organizer who serves as the executive director of The Equity Organization and sits on the Board of Director...
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From General Counsel to CEO: A Conversation with Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly - Episode 1 from 2020-10-17T19:45:38
To kick off our new podcast, Perkins Coie Partner Barak Cohen is joined by Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly. Yoko and Barak discuss her transition from General Counsel of a leading cannabis company to...
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