Akerman is a sponsor of the 5thAnnual Canna Business & Wellness Conference and Expo, presented by the Cannabis Law, Accounting & Business (Cannabis LAB). Jonathan Robbins, Chair of the Cannabis Practice Group, will moderate a panel titled, “Meet the CEOs,” in which CEOs of Florida MMTCs will discuss how they navigate murky regulatory waters. Ari Gerstin will speak on a panel titled, “The Future of Compliance for the Cannabis Industry: A Legal Framework for Success,” focusing on how cannabis organizations can implement a strong culture of compliance. Zachary Kobrin will speak on a panel titled, “Picks and Shovels: Ancillary Businesses Are Cannabis Companies Too,” targeting the legal, regulatory, and compliance hurdles faced by ancillary cannabis companies.
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Possessing, using, distributing, and/or selling marijuana or marijuana-based products is illegal under federal law, regardless of any state law that may decriminalize such activity under certain circumstances. Although federal enforcement policy may at times defer to states’ laws and not enforce conflicting federal laws, interested businesses and individuals should be aware that compliance with state law in no way assures compliance with federal law, and there is a risk that conflicting federal laws may be enforced in the future. No legal advice we give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law.