How can cannabis companies retain their best employees?
How do you build a thriving workforce in an industry known for instability? Brett Gelbord sits down with Nate Russell and Ben Richards of The Lab to discuss what it takes to create fair and effective employment practices in the cannabis space, exploring the factors that truly drive retention and success. Listen as they dive into their unique approach—offering above-industry wages, eliminating traditional management hierarchies, and designing systems that empower employees instead of micromanaging them.To hear more episodes, be sure to subscribe to Dykema’s YouTube channel, the Cannabis Law Blog, or by searching “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Find more on Brett here.Find more on Nathan, Ben, and The Lab here.To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Dykema’s Cannabis Law BlogLearn more about Dykema’s cannabis groupFollow Dykema on LinkedIn
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Is hiring a foreign national a risky move for cannabis employers?
Cannabis legalization may continue to spread state-by-state, but Uncle Sam still sees it as a controlled substance and those who engage in the field can fit the definition of narcotics traffickers. So with immigration laws still governed at a national level, any involvement by a foreign national in the cannabis industry can create significant legal challenges.Brett Gelbord sits down with James Aldrich, leader of Dykema’s immigration practice, to explore the unique regulatory hurdles cannabis operators face when employing non-citizen labor, and how to navigate them to remain compliant and protect their workforce.To hear more episodes, be sure to subscribe to Dykema’s YouTube channel, the Cannabis Law Blog, or by searching “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Find more on Brett here.Find more on James here.To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Dykema’s Cannabis Law BlogLearn more about Dykema’s cannabis groupFollow Dykema on LinkedIn
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Can psychedelics overcome the complex legal challenges to provide wider access to their benefits?
Psychedelics hold immense promise for disrupting the consumer wellness space, and present a potentially lucrative opportunity for investors. But before they can fully capitalize on this potential, psychedelic brands will need to navigate the significant legal hurdles before them. Brett Gelbord sits down with Evan Eneman, founder and CEO of The Sands Lane Foundation, to explore the benefits of psychedelics, the investment opportunities they offer, and the complex legal framework that could impact their growth and successTo hear more episodes, be sure to subscribe to Dykema’s YouTube channel, the Cannabis Law Blog, or by searching “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Find more on Brett here.Find more on Evan and The Sands Lane Foundation here.To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Dykema’s Cannabis Law BlogLearn more about Dykema’s cannabis groupFollow Dykema on LinkedIn
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How challenging is it to secure a trademark for your cannabis brand?
Picture this: Your cannabis business is thriving, sales are through the roof, and you’ve developed a loyal, passionate following for your brand. And yet… you still haven’t been able to register a trademark. As with nearly every other aspect of operating a cannabis business, securing a trademark in this industry presents a unique set of regulatory challenges. John Fraser, Michigan team leader of Dykema’s cannabis group, sits down with Jennifer Fraser, leader of Dykema’s trademark practice, to break down the essentials of trademarking a cannabis brand, including state vs. federal registrations, potential pitfalls to avoid, and best practices for navigating the application process.To hear more episodes, be sure to subscribe to Dykema’s YouTube channel, the Cannabis Law Blog, or by searching “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Find more on John here.Find more on Jennifer here.To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Dykema’s Cannabis Law BlogLearn more about Dykema’s cannabis groupFollow Dykema on LinkedIn
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Collaboration or contamination? Here‘s how to protect your cannabis trade secrets.
Cultivating a competitive edge in the cannabis industry hinges on innovation. But protecting those game-changing ideas is a hazy process that poses a lot of questions: Can you collaborate with other growers and researchers without putting your secrets at risk? What happens if someone steals your million-dollar marijuana strain?Brett Gelbord sits down with Steve Zeller of Dykema’s Intellectual Property group to discuss the complex world of cannabis trade secrets, exploring what qualifies as a secret worth safeguarding, the unique challenges cannabis businesses face, and best practices for keeping your competitive edge sharp.Find more on Brett here.Find more on Steve here.To hear more episodes, visit DykemaPodcast.com, our YouTube page, or search “A Higher Law” wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Dykema’s Cannabis Law BlogLearn more about Dykema’s cannabis groupFollow Dykema on LinkedIn
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