002: The Cannabis Law Landscape with Dan McKillop

The vast majority of American states now have medical cannabis programs, and 11 states plus Washington D.C. have adult (or recreational) use programs as well. However, cannabis is still federally illegal, and the rules and regulations vary greatly depending on what side of the industry you’re in and where you’re doing business. Few people understand the nuances of this highly complex industry better than Dan McKillop. Dan is an attorney at Scarinci Hollenbeck, where he works with companies seeking to break into the medical or adult cannabis industries. Dan was named a Cannabis Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal in 2018, served on the New Jersey State Bar Association’s (NJSBA) Cannabis Law Special Committee for the 2018-19 term, and he has been invited to speak on various panels regarding developments in cannabis law by organizations such as NJBiz, the NJ Tech Council, the Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Association. Today, Dan joins our podcast to break down the major differences between the medical and adult cannabis industries in America, the common barriers to entry that many people launching a business on either side face, and why Dan thinks full legalization will come sooner than later.   Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit SoHoExp.com/02 To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: SoHoExp.com/GreenRepeal

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Today’s Cannabis marketers are facing the same challenges faced by the alcohol industry in 1933 when prohibition was reversed — how do you successfully market a product and navigate an industry that is on the verge of becoming legalized on a federal level? Join alcohol beverage marketing experts and founders of SoHo Experiential, Rick Kiley and Jeff Boedges, as they interview economists, historians, entrepreneurs, legal experts, and more! Listen in as they track the path to a “Green Repeal”, through the lens of alcohol beverage professionals familiar with the trials and tribulations of marketing a “sin-dustry.” Through the podcast, listeners will get an excellent understanding of the Cannabis industry, how it will be governed, and how to successfully navigate the challenges of marketing a successful product in a heavily restricted industry.