Royal Attorney Elaine Reall Co-Hosted a Panel on the Cannabis Industry at NAMWOLF Annual Meeting

September 30, 2024

Attorney Elaine Reall, Chief Legal Officer at The Royal Law Firm spoke at a national conference in Atlanta, GA on cannabis law. Elaine, along with Radhi Shah of Zuber Lawler LLP and Lucia de Vernai of Trulieve, Inc., discussed the ethics and legalities surrounding the growing cannabis industry. The National Association of Women and Minority Owned Law Firm 2024 annual meeting was held in Atlanta, GA from September 15-18.

 

While speaking on this panel, Elaine provided insight into the product liability and consumer misrepresentation in this popular industry many are finding themselves investing in. Navigating the legalities around any industry can prove challenging, but a new industry with such rapid growth presents a unique set of questions and challenges that require guidance. Strategies for mitigating risks related to evolving state laws, the FDA’s stance, CBD uncertainties and vaping concerns were discussed along with guidelines for how business stakeholders should navigate legal risks effectively.

 

Elaine served as city solicitor for Northampton, Massachusetts while the first dispensaries were establishing themselves in the city. Due to her municipal experience with regard to the cannabis industry, she has a unique set of qualifications and knowledge that can be used to guide cannabis industry professionals.

 

If you would like to learn more about the cannabis industry on the employer/owner side, join Elaine on October 16th for a Royal seminar on a regulatory overview and discussion of the impact on cannabis on workplace rules and procedures. This seminar is perfect for H.R. professionals and anyone in a management position as well as cannabis dispensary owners/managers.

 

If you or your business have questions regarding the cannabis industry, Elaine can be reached at ereall@theroyallawfirm.com or by calling our office at (413) 586-2288.

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