Cannabis LawTalk Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:40:09 -0400 http://www.cannabislawtalk.com/ en-us © 2026 Cannabis LawTalk yes Support this Podcast 6a5da334-6051-5dbf-bffe-52974fac4cec jcasselman@leechtishman.com Ken and Mike episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) medical marijuana, cannabis, California cannabis, Pennsylvania Cannabis, marijuana, cannabis investing, business, legal cannabis Ken and Mike jcasselman@leechtishman.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8z0u9rqcv68xcahwb24b4v6jacra?.jpg Cannabis LawTalk http://www.cannabislawtalk.com/ Women in Cannabis Women in Cannabis In this episode, we sat down with attorneys Tobi Lebowitz, the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs at Jushi Holdings Inc., and Alissa (Ali) Jubelirer, a legal consultant in the cannabis industry, to discuss the status of women currently involved in or looking to enter the cannabis industry.  Both Tobi and Ali entered the industry in the last 3-4 years and have experienced, even within that time, the growth in opportunities for both women and minorities to excel their careers within that space. This episode is all about learning to create a more inclusive work space for attorneys interested in entering this new field, and the benefits of getting into a less than traditional industry for women and minorities alike. 



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]]> In this episode, we sat down with attorneys Tobi Lebowitz, the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs at Jushi Holdings Inc., and Alissa (Ali) Jubelirer, a legal consultant in the cannabis industry, to discuss the status of women currently involved in or looking to enter the cannabis industry.  Both Tobi and Ali entered the industry in the last 3-4 years and have experienced, even within that time, the growth in opportunities for both women and minorities to excel their careers within that space. This episode is all about learning to create a more inclusive work space for attorneys interested in entering this new field, and the benefits of getting into a less than traditional industry for women and minorities alike. 



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]]> Ken, Chris and Mike Buzzsprout-8832968 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2079 full false An Interview with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman An Interview with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman In this episode, we sat down with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman to discuss his stance on the legalization of marijuana both medical and recreational. Lt. Governor Fetterman is in the midst of his run for the vacant Pennsylvania Senate seat left by Senator Pat Toomey, who announced he would not seek a third term. 

This episode was recorded in May of 2021. 

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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> In this episode, we sat down with Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, John Fetterman to discuss his stance on the legalization of marijuana both medical and recreational. Lt. Governor Fetterman is in the midst of his run for the vacant Pennsylvania Senate seat left by Senator Pat Toomey, who announced he would not seek a third term. 

This episode was recorded in May of 2021. 

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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8543564 Tue, 18 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1732 2 1 full false Financial Considerations in the Cannabis Space Financial Considerations in the Cannabis Space In this episode, we discuss financial considerations and recent fiscal trends in the cannabis industry, including capital raises, fluctuations in valuations for cannabis businesses, launch challenges and operational challenges, and more.

This episodes was recorded in Las Vegas in February 2020.

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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> In this episode, we discuss financial considerations and recent fiscal trends in the cannabis industry, including capital raises, fluctuations in valuations for cannabis businesses, launch challenges and operational challenges, and more.

This episodes was recorded in Las Vegas in February 2020.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> Ken & Chris Buzzsprout-4503626 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1471 2 4 full false Interview with Tony Van Pelt, Founder of Chronic Candy Interview with Tony Van Pelt, Founder of Chronic Candy Ken interviews Tony Van Pelt, the Founder of Chronic Candy, which specializes in edible CBD products, including lollipops that are made from organic CBD.

Tony talks about how he founded the business over 20 years ago, addressing the stigmas he has faced both in his personal and business life over that time. Tony also discusses some of the challenges faced by the business when dealing with regulations and public opinion, as well as confusion and misinformation about CBD, hemp, and marijuana.

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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> Ken interviews Tony Van Pelt, the Founder of Chronic Candy, which specializes in edible CBD products, including lollipops that are made from organic CBD.

Tony talks about how he founded the business over 20 years ago, addressing the stigmas he has faced both in his personal and business life over that time. Tony also discusses some of the challenges faced by the business when dealing with regulations and public opinion, as well as confusion and misinformation about CBD, hemp, and marijuana.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> Ken & Chris Buzzsprout-2985229 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1949 2 2 full false Cannabis Hot Topics: 2020 Cannabis Hot Topics: 2020 In this episode, we take a look at the "Hot Topics" in the Cannabis Industry, examining recent developments and potential future changes in this space in the first few months of 2020.

We discuss California's challenges, including taxation, growth concerns, and changing laws; the legalization of cannabis in Illinois in 2020, including licenses for craft-growing, infusing, and transportation; and the changing relationship of the current legal market and the "traditional" or "black market" in the cannabis industry.


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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> In this episode, we take a look at the "Hot Topics" in the Cannabis Industry, examining recent developments and potential future changes in this space in the first few months of 2020.

We discuss California's challenges, including taxation, growth concerns, and changing laws; the legalization of cannabis in Illinois in 2020, including licenses for craft-growing, infusing, and transportation; and the changing relationship of the current legal market and the "traditional" or "black market" in the cannabis industry.


Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> Ken & Chris Buzzsprout-2853034 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0500 930 2 1 full false Contracts - Is My Contract Worth the Hemp It's Printed On Contracts - Is My Contract Worth the Hemp It's Printed On In this episode, Ken discusses the importance of drafting written contracts; the potential risks in using "handshake deals;" operating agreements & partnership agreements and how they relate to cannabis grower or dispensary licenses, as well as ownership concerns; tag-along or drag-along rights; and "future cooperation" clauses.

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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> In this episode, Ken discusses the importance of drafting written contracts; the potential risks in using "handshake deals;" operating agreements & partnership agreements and how they relate to cannabis grower or dispensary licenses, as well as ownership concerns; tag-along or drag-along rights; and "future cooperation" clauses.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> Ken & Chris Buzzsprout-2626813 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0500 2004 contracts, cannabis, podcast 1 4 full false Real Estate - "GanjaLand," The Happiest Haze on Earth Real Estate - "GanjaLand," The Happiest Haze on Earth This episode discusses real estate considerations in the cannabis industry, including questions regarding property ownership, landlord-tenant issues, land use and zoning, investment, and restrictions for dispensaries or grow facilities based on local / municipal / state jurisdictions. It also addresses unique considerations for this space including banking and bill payment, utility needs, and applications for grower or dispensary licenses.

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]]> This episode discusses real estate considerations in the cannabis industry, including questions regarding property ownership, landlord-tenant issues, land use and zoning, investment, and restrictions for dispensaries or grow facilities based on local / municipal / state jurisdictions. It also addresses unique considerations for this space including banking and bill payment, utility needs, and applications for grower or dispensary licenses.

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]]> Ken & Chris Buzzsprout-2482607 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1610 1 3 full false Cannabis Hot Topics: 2019 Into 2020 Cannabis Hot Topics: 2019 Into 2020 In this episode, we take a look at the "Hot Topics" in the Cannabis Industry, examining recent developments and potential future changes in this space as we reach the end of 2019 and look ahead into 2020. We discuss politics, potential changes to cannabis law in some states, a consideration on the space of medical cannabis, changing cultural perceptions and stigmas, recent controversies with vaping, possible regulations related to cannabis in the sports world, and more.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> In this episode, we take a look at the "Hot Topics" in the Cannabis Industry, examining recent developments and potential future changes in this space as we reach the end of 2019 and look ahead into 2020. We discuss politics, potential changes to cannabis law in some states, a consideration on the space of medical cannabis, changing cultural perceptions and stigmas, recent controversies with vaping, possible regulations related to cannabis in the sports world, and more.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> Ken & Chris Buzzsprout-2440310 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1254 1 2 full false Introduction to the Legal Haze Introduction to the Legal Haze This is our first podcast episode, and we’d like to introduce ourselves and the show. We are two lawyers and business advisors. Our focus in this podcast will be to discuss cannabis and its impact on our communities and its citizens – whether you are interested in starting or investing in a cannabis business, or are simply curious about the industry. Cannabis LawTalk will feature some of the influencers in the industry and will regularly examine legal and business implications in this ever-changing space. We will offer listeners insight, guidance, legal analysis, and industry developments on the cannabis industry in layman’s terms.

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The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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]]> This is our first podcast episode, and we’d like to introduce ourselves and the show. We are two lawyers and business advisors. Our focus in this podcast will be to discuss cannabis and its impact on our communities and its citizens – whether you are interested in starting or investing in a cannabis business, or are simply curious about the industry. Cannabis LawTalk will feature some of the influencers in the industry and will regularly examine legal and business implications in this ever-changing space. We will offer listeners insight, guidance, legal analysis, and industry developments on the cannabis industry in layman’s terms.

Disclaimer
The hosts and Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl in no way encourage illegal activity. Listeners of this podcast must be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and/or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advice given herein is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that nothing in this podcast is intended to be deemed advice regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.

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