Cultivating Conversations

The Rescheduling Rundown: Cannabis Shifts to Schedule 3

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Cultivating Conversations," your go-to podcast for all things related to the legal cannabis industry. In this episode, titled "The Rescheduling Rundown: Cannabis Shifts to Schedule 3," our new host, Chris Girard, delves deep into the pivotal shift in cannabis legislation.
Joining Chris are esteemed attorneys Elijah Hartman and Thomas Butcher, who bring their legal expertise to the table. Together, they unpack the implications of moving cannabis to Schedule 3, dissecting both the pros and cons of this significant legal development. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how this rescheduling affects the legal landscape, business prospects, and medical research opportunities within the cannabis industry.
Tune in as we explore the potential impacts on regulatory compliance, market dynamics, and the broader social implications. "Cultivating Conversations" continues to offer you the most up-to-date legal perspectives and discussions, ensuring you stay informed in this rapidly evolving industry. Don't miss this episode where legal expertise meets in-depth analysis, only on "Cultivating Conversations."
[Note: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.]

PACT ACT and VAPES, Oh My!

In this episode we explore the PACT Act, and how it applies to Cannabis and Vapor industries. There is a lot of misinformation on Vape Compliance, especially in the Hemp Derived Cannabinoid vape carts. This one affects the Industry in a big way, so buckle up and get ready to be amazed!

From Street Drugs to Pharma

Hello everyone and welcome to SEASON 3!!! It's been a wild year, and we have a ton of great things in store, for our listeners. First up on this epic season, is the transition of what were once illicit street drugs, and how they have found their way into modern medicine! MDMA, Ketamine, Psilocybin, all once regarded as an "evil preying on our children," now being used for legitimate medical purposes. Vindication for some, a nightmare come true for proponents of the Drug War. Also, we have added a new comprehensive Strain Review to our Strain of the Day with our in-house "Cannaseuer" to break down our favorite strains. So, sit back and enjoy!

Recap and Progress in Cannabis

Hello all! Its been a busy season so far, and we stepped back to really plan out Season 3! In this episode we recap some of your most listened episodes, from Total THC, to California Licensing, Social Equity, and the MORE Act. In these industries, laws are ever-changing, luckily you have us. So sit back, and enjoy our final Season 2 episode.
Season 3 is fill of goodies including: Brand appropriation in the industry, Mergers and Acquisitions and IPO's, Street Drugs vs Pharma, and special episodes where you get ot know the background of the attorneys that kick on a daily basis, here at Cultiva Law. As a change of pace we plan to bring in our Portland and Los Angeles office attorneys to give you a full understanding of Cultiva Law, and what makes us the best.

Kratom, Good, Bad, & Indifferent

In this episode we tackle something a little outside cannabis, but is just as relevant to todays shifting landscape in plant-based treatments and or recreational uses. Today we discuss Kratom, a popular alternative used by millions of people. Some people use it to have fun, some people feel relief. Whatever the reason, this little leaf is changing the way people view plants, and how they use them in their daily lives. When we started in the medical cannabis days, we saw people put in prison because they chose to use a plant for their ailments or mental health, and recreational uses, now more and more plants are finding their way to the center stage and Kratom is yet another example of the plant-based revolution! Kick back and enjoy!

State to State Legalization

In this episode we discuss States such as South Dakota, New York, and other states that have recently legalized cannabis for recreation use. We will also get into the controversy that surrounds each states implementation. Sit back and enjoy!

Business Development Ep. 4

In the final episode of our Business Development Series we tackle the final part of business, the wrap up! Wether it be good, bad, or indifferent, you need to be prepared to tackle the issues. So sit back, get comfortable, and lets talk about how to wrap up your venture properly.

Business Development Series EP. 3

In this episode we discuss...TAXES, with our in-house Tax focused attorney, Ken Ford. An integral part of Cultiva Law's suite of attorneys focused on nothing but Cannabis and Hemp. Additionally we tackle the other "problems" cannabis businesses face, including administrative violations, Business internal disputes: partnership Issues, lack of corporate formation documents as well as B2B issues, such as breach of contract, failed testing, product recalls, damage products and liability. Buckle up for another session of Business Development in the Cannabis Industry.

Business Development Series EP. 2

In this portion of our Business Development Series, we aim to tackle the most underutilized tools of any business owner: IP and Contracts! The boring, often overlooked, but very necessary documents that protect you as a business owner. This episode will be anything but boring as we also tackle the importance of branding and intellectual property in the Cannabis space and an intro to the license process. Buckle up, and get ready to upgrade your business knowledge!

Business Development Series EP. 1

In this special segment, we discuss the intricacies of starting a Cannabis business, although much of it would apply to most entrepreneurs looking to start a structured business! Join us as we discuss each phase of starting your business venture the right way! If you've even been intimidated by the process of starting your own business, definitely subscribe to this!