From Rags to Riches: Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis and Hemp Law

InterContinental Chicago, 7 AM CDT

Around the globe, cannabis is poised to move from a nascent industry to a multi-billion dollar-a-year business over the next 10 years. Spending on legal cannabis worldwide is expected to hit $57 billion by 2027. The adult-use (recreational) market will cover 67 percent of the spending; medical marijuana will take up the remaining 33 percent.

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Already, recreational marijuana is legal in 11 states and the District of Columbia and medical marijuana is legal in 34 states and the District of Columbia.

The number of Americans that support legalization continues to climb, with a 2018 Gallup poll showing that 46 percent of Americans favor legalization. In addition, the 2018 Farm Bill changed federal policy regarding industrial hemp and last year, at least 38 states considered legislation related to industrial hemp. Join a wide array of industry leaders including CEOs, General Counsels, legislators and practicing lawyers in Chicago, September 19 & 20, at the TIPS national conference to examine the rapidly emerging field of cannabis law!

Make your hotel reservations today! Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Phone : 1-800-628-2112, Room Rate $249.00. Guests can identify themselves as participants of Group Block: American Bar Association Cannabis Law Conference or by using the Group Code: OD8. Room rate expires August 28, 2019.
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In-Person
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InterContinental Chicago
505 N Michigan Ave

Chicago, IL 60611-3827