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MINNEAPOLIS
Thursday, July 31, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Check-In: 8:30 AM
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall # 370
3rd Floor, City Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
ONLINE REPLAY NOTE:
Due to technical issues, only select sessions from the in-person event were recorded. Please refer to the updated replay schedule to see which sessions are available.
Where Minnesota’s Cannabis Legal Professionals Come to Learn and Connect!
This year’s program features 15 sessions, 3 breakout tracks, vital updates, participation by key public officials and more. Make sure you are prepared to help your cannabis clients by attending this can’t-miss event of the year!
Highlights include:
Free Summary Guide for Attendees!
All attendees will receive the UPDATED Summary GuideTM to Minnesota’s New Cannabis Laws for FREE! In-person attendees will receive a hard copy of the Summary Guide as well as an electronic version. Online replay attendees will receive an electronic version.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
2025 Legislative Update – Where Is Cannabis Now in Minnesota?
– Jason C. Tarasek
9:35 – 10:05 a.m.
The Cannabis Economy – What Is the Market Outlook in Minnesota? Plus National Market Trends and Insights
– Genevieve Meehan
10:05 – 10:35 a.m.
Cannabis and Hemp Law Regulatory Update – License and Registration Issues
– Carol R.M. Moss & Jared M. Reams
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
BREAK
10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A
101
Cannabis Law Regulatory Update Continued – Registration, Zoning, Land Use, Commercial Leases, Real Estate Issues, Audits and More!
– Craig A. Buske & Jared M. Reams
102
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Cannabis and Hemp Banking – Navigating Federal and State Banks, Options, Accounts and More!
– Leann Nelson & Daniel Vallejo
103
Where It Stands: Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program in a New Era – Updates, Challenges, and Its Role in the New Marketplace
– William Reynaga & Ilizah Woodward
11:50 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
LUNCH & LEARN (lunch provided)
Enjoy a tasty lunch while you attend the Breakout B session of your choice.
12:10 – 1:10 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B – Lunchtime Session
201
Key Legal Issues Concerning the Manufacture and Sale of Cannabinoid Food and Beverage Products
– Jeffrey C. O’Brien & Matthew D. Schwandt
202
Tribal Cannabis Update – Insights from a Negotiator on Tribal Compacts, Opportunities for Tribes Off Reservation Land, Ramifications for Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Non-Tribal Entrepreneurs and Consumers and More!
– Jason C. Tarasek
203
Planting Success: Strategic Business Guidance, Planning, Strategy, and Market Advice for Cannabis Cultivators and Retailers
– Brian Staffa
1:10 – 1:30 p.m.
BREAK
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C
301
Hemp Law Regulatory Update Continued – Compliance, Import/Export Issues, Cross Market Issues with Cannabis, and More!
– Carol R.M. Moss
302
What Lawyers Need to Know to Navigate Accounting, Tax, and Capital Structure Pitfalls
– Jen Randolph Reise & Dave Woodbeck
303
How to Navigate the Insurance Marketplace for Cannabis and Lessons Learned from Other State Operations – Policy Requirements, Coverage Options, Costs, Claims and More!
– Cory Lake & Jim McErlean
2:30 – 2:50 p.m.
BREAK
2:50 – 3:50 p.m.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
New Happenings from the Office of Cannabis Management – Updates, New Regulations, Office Staff, Processes, Applications and So Much More!
– Eric S. Taubel
3:50 – 3:55 p.m.
BREAK
3:55 – 4:25 p.m.
Cannabis and Hemp Updates at the Municipal Level – How Are Cities Responding to Legalization and Licensing? What Are the Key Implementation Issues? Challenges? Successes? Plus, Practical Insights!
– Nicole L. Rash
4:25 – 4:30 p.m.
BREAK
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Fireside Chat with State Legislators
– Representative Jessica Hanson, Representative Zack Stephenson (invited) & Representative Nolan West
– Jason C. Tarasek (moderator)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE RECEPTION – Food! Fun! Fogo!
Join your colleagues for the Conference Reception at Fogo de Chão for some complimentary refreshments!
LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAY
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
Note: Due to technical issues, only select sessions from the in-person event were recorded. Please refer to the updated replay schedule to see which sessions are available.
$345 MSBA members / $345 paralegals / $395 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
IN-PERSON EVENT:
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.5 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this in-person program is 6.5 credits. Minnesota CLE is an accredited sponsor in Wisconsin and North Dakota.
ONLINE REPLAY:
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 7.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this online replay is 7.0 credits. Minnesota CLE is an accredited sponsor in Wisconsin and North Dakota.
