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Cannabis and Firearms: How federal law strips cannabis users of Constitutional Rights

Griffen Thorne
Griffen Thorne | Harris Bricken Sliwoski

Griffen Thorne is a partner at the Los Angeles office of Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP, an international emerging markets law firm.

On-Demand: September 20, 2023

Cannabis and Firearms: How federal law strips cannabis users of Constitutional Rights

$95.00 1 hour CLE

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Program Summary

This course will explore several key topics at the intersection of constitutional principles, controlled substances, and firearm laws in the United States. It will specifically focus on the Second Amendment and state law preemption, as well as the Controlled Substances Act and the regulation of cannabis at both the federal and state levels. Additionally, it will examine the complexities of Federal Firearm Laws and Regulations, including recent landmark US Supreme Court cases related to the Second Amendment. This course will explore the ever-evolving landscape of State Cannabis Laws and their implications for individuals who exercise their Second Amendment rights. Finally, it will engage in thought provoking discussions about the Future of Firearm Regulation for Cannabis Users.

Through comprehensive analysis and rigorous discussions, this course aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies surrounding these essential topics.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Constitutional Principles (Second Amendment, state law preemption, etc.)
  • Controlled Substances Act and regulation of cannabis
  • State cannabis laws
  • Federal firearm laws and regulations
  • Recent US Supreme Court 2nd Amendment cases
  • Future of firearm regulation for cannabis users

Date / Time: September 20, 2023

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Griffen Thorne_FedBarGriffen Thorne | Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP

Griffen Thorne is a partner at the Los Angeles office of Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP, an international emerging markets law firm. Griffen has represented hundreds of clients in highly regulated, controlled substances markets. His practice includes M&A, commercial transactions, real estate leasing and dispositions, equity and debt finance transactions, and general regulatory guidance.

Agenda

I. Constitutional Principles (Second Amendment, state law preemption, etc.) | 12:00pm – 12:10pm

II. Controlled Substances Act and regulation of cannabis | 12:10pm – 12:20pm

III. State cannabis laws | 12:20pm – 12:30pm

IV. Federal firearm laws and regulations | 12:30pm – 12:40pm

V. Recent US Supreme Court 2nd Amendment cases | 12:40pm – 12:50pm

VI. Future of firearm regulation for cannabis users | 12:50pm – 1:00pm

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