Should Attorneys Join the Pot Revolution? January 16 Seminar Advises Lawyers on Ethical Pros, Cons of Marijuana-Related Work.
A January 16 online seminar, “Danger Lurking in the Tall Grass: Legal Ethics and Marijuana,” will advise attorneys on the opportunities and pitfalls awaiting lawyers seeking to do marijuana-related work. The seminar is presented by Charles Luce and Eric Liebman of the Denver law firm, Moye White LLP. It is hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).
Denver, CO, January 15, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Two Denver attorneys are hosting a January 16 online seminar which will discuss the opportunities and pitfalls awaiting lawyers seeking to do marijuana-related work. The seminar, “Danger Lurking in the Tall Grass: Legal Ethics and Marijuana,” is presented by the Practising Law Institute (PLI) and will feature Charles F. Luce, Jr. and Eric B. Liebman, Co-Chairs of Moye White LLP's Law Practice Professionals Group.
The marijuana industry has been described as the next (Acapulco) Gold Rush. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form. Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia recently passed laws legalizing recreational use; the remaining states allow consumption for medical purposes. In 2016, five more states are expected to introduce ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
A recent Rasmussen poll found 56 percent of Americans favor legalizing and regulating marijuana. Like same-sex marriage, the tide appears to have turned quickly and decisively against cannabis prohibition, which portends the need for legal advice. Yet, the possession, sale, and control of marijuana remain federal crimes. What is an ethical lawyer to do?
To address these issues, Luce and Liebman will discuss the following topics:
· Federal vs. State Law Conflicts
· Counseling or Aiding a Client in a Criminal Activity
· Federalism and Ethics
· Lawyers Admitted to Federal Courts
· Multi-jurisdictional Practice – Applying Conflicts of Ethics Rules
· Representation of Direct vs. Indirect Marijuana Activities
· The Colorado and Washington Experience
· Voulez-vous un Toke? – Lawyers who Really Relate to their Clients
The seminar will be offered on January 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is $299. To register or obtain further information on group discounts, groupcasts, cancellation policies and state-specific credit information, please go to:
http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Danger_Lurking_in_the_Tall_Grass_Legal_Ethics/_/N-4kZ1z1237q?ID=245229
For more information on the Practising Law Institute (PLI), please go to www.pli.edu.
About Moye White LLP
Moye White LLP is a business law firm serving clients throughout Colorado, the Rocky Mountain West, nationally and internationally. With approximately 50 attorneys, Moye White provides legal representation across a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters. The firm’s attorneys offer strategic, team-oriented counsel to public, private and governmental clients in complex business and real estate transactions and disputes. Moye White is recognized by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® as a 2014 Top Ranked Law Firm.™ As a Certified B Corporation, Moye White meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Moye White is a member of the International Alliance of Law Firms, providing its clients with a reliable network of corporate law firms around the world. For more information, please visit www.moyewhite.com or contact Managing Partner Thomas List, at 303-292-2900 or tom.list@moyewhite.com
The marijuana industry has been described as the next (Acapulco) Gold Rush. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form. Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia recently passed laws legalizing recreational use; the remaining states allow consumption for medical purposes. In 2016, five more states are expected to introduce ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana, including California, Massachusetts, and Nevada.
A recent Rasmussen poll found 56 percent of Americans favor legalizing and regulating marijuana. Like same-sex marriage, the tide appears to have turned quickly and decisively against cannabis prohibition, which portends the need for legal advice. Yet, the possession, sale, and control of marijuana remain federal crimes. What is an ethical lawyer to do?
To address these issues, Luce and Liebman will discuss the following topics:
· Federal vs. State Law Conflicts
· Counseling or Aiding a Client in a Criminal Activity
· Federalism and Ethics
· Lawyers Admitted to Federal Courts
· Multi-jurisdictional Practice – Applying Conflicts of Ethics Rules
· Representation of Direct vs. Indirect Marijuana Activities
· The Colorado and Washington Experience
· Voulez-vous un Toke? – Lawyers who Really Relate to their Clients
The seminar will be offered on January 16, 2015 at 1 p.m. EST. Registration is $299. To register or obtain further information on group discounts, groupcasts, cancellation policies and state-specific credit information, please go to:
http://www.pli.edu/Content/Seminar/Danger_Lurking_in_the_Tall_Grass_Legal_Ethics/_/N-4kZ1z1237q?ID=245229
For more information on the Practising Law Institute (PLI), please go to www.pli.edu.
About Moye White LLP
Moye White LLP is a business law firm serving clients throughout Colorado, the Rocky Mountain West, nationally and internationally. With approximately 50 attorneys, Moye White provides legal representation across a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters. The firm’s attorneys offer strategic, team-oriented counsel to public, private and governmental clients in complex business and real estate transactions and disputes. Moye White is recognized by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® as a 2014 Top Ranked Law Firm.™ As a Certified B Corporation, Moye White meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Moye White is a member of the International Alliance of Law Firms, providing its clients with a reliable network of corporate law firms around the world. For more information, please visit www.moyewhite.com or contact Managing Partner Thomas List, at 303-292-2900 or tom.list@moyewhite.com
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