ONLINE
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
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.
9:00 – 10:00 a.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
10:00 – 10:05 a.m.
BREAK
10:05 – 10:35 a.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
10:35 – 11:05 a.m.
Fireside Chat with State Legislators
– Representative Jessica Hanson & Representative Nolan West
– Jason C. Tarasek (moderator)
11:10 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAK
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Key Legal Issues Concerning the Manufacture and Sale of Cannabinoid Food and Beverage Products
– Jeffrey C. O’Brien & Matthew D. Schwandt
12:15 – 12:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Planting Success: Strategic Business Guidance, Planning, Strategy, and Market Advice for Cannabis Cultivators and Retailers
– Brian Staffa
1:30 – 1:35 p.m.
BREAK
1:35 – 2:35 p.m.
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
2:35 – 2:40 p.m.
BREAK
2:40 – 3:40 p.m.
What Lawyers Need to Know to Navigate Accounting, Tax, and Capital Structure Pitfalls
– Jen Randolph Reise & Dave Woodbeck
3:40 – 3:45 p.m.
BREAK
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
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
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.
