Mar 4, 2020

Palm Springs, CA

As part of a panel of California hemp industry experts and county agriculture regulators, Rob presented updates and analysis on the Federal Interim Rule and related implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. Rob also explained efforts in the California legislature to legalize hemp-derived CBD in food and beverages. EVENT LINK

Feb 28, 2020 | The Seminar Group

Oakland, CA

Rob participated on a panel of lawyers specializing in cannabis regulations and litigation regarding resistance from local regulators and lawmakers to the legalized commercial cannabis industry. EVENT LINK

Feb 19, 2020

Boston, MA

Rob spoke on a panel of hemp law experts regarding California’s work on drafting a hemp cultivation plan in conformance with federal guidelines and steps toward passing legislation that would allow hemp-derived CBD in food and beverages. EVENT LINK

Aug 13, 2019 | CCIM Northern California

Oakland, CA

Rob provided expertise for a panel on the impact of cannabis legalization on local commercial real estate markets, particularly the industrial/warehouse sectors.

May 21, 2020 | American Planning Association

Rob presented information to planning professionals across the United States on California cannabis legalization and the central role of local regulations and planning professionals.