From Rules to Reality: Cannabis in Practice with Walter Chad Blackham

The cannabis industry is a rapidly evolving landscape, full of potential yet riddled with legal complexities. In this episode, associate attorney Walter (Chad) Blackham dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of cannabis in practice, from navigating regulatory hurdles to empowering consumers and businesses alike.

Watch to learn:

• How patchwork marketing laws and a lack of federal guidance impact cannabis advertising, consumer education, and consumer safety.
• The challenges the 2018 Farm Bill poses for hemp-derived food and supplement products containing cannabinoids for both consumers and manufacturers.
• How rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III could reduce tax burdens and increase access to medical research and advancements.
• Why businesses need legal counsel experienced in both cannabis and emerging markets to navigate the patchwork of state and federal laws.
• What brands can and cannot say about their products.

And more! 

Associate Attorney Walter “Chad” Blackham works with MacMurray & Shuster Compliance and Litigation teams, advising highly regulated businesses on advertising and marketing, teleservices, privacy & data security, and other consumer protection issues. Chad has a deep understanding of the emerging cannabis industry and founded the firm’s growing Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp practice area.