Legally Protecting Yourself: Cannabis Edition ft. Neil Juneja of Gleam Law

In this episode, Bryan Fields @bryanfields24 and Kellan Finney @Kellan_Finney sit down with Neil Juneja Founder and Managing Partner of Gleam Law to discuss… Legal issues on the horizon Global cannabis import/export opportunities Expected legalization date for interstate commerce and what it will mean for cannabis companies Trademarks & patents for the cannabis industry Enforcing domestic and international cannabis trade secrets Plant genetics and the current legal battle The origin of 280E Antitrust issues for the cannabis space …and Kellan vs big pharma for the millionth time. As always, let us know what you think, and if you have any questions about what we discussed, email us at bryan@8threv.com. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Dime Introduction and Interview with Neil Jeneja of Gleam Law Neo 00:02:25 - Gleam Law: A One-Stop Shop for Cannabis Law and Industry Consolidation 00:04:40 - The Effects of Import and Export on the Cannabis Market 00:06:51 - Competition and Innovation in the Cannabis Industry 00:09:02 - Working Towards Federal Legalization and Market Protection 00:11:03 - The Challenges of IP Protection in the Cannabis Industry 00:13:10 - Patents and Trademarks in the Cannabis Industry 00:15:19 - Patenting Plants and the Line on Patenting Nature 00:17:29 - Patenting Plants and Unique Strains 00:19:32 - Product Liability and Unreasonably Dangerous Products 00:21:44 - The Future of Cannabis Legalization and Regulation 00:23:51 - Biggest Misconceptions in the Cannabinoid Industry 00:25:57 - Predictions for Future Cannabis Industry Lawsuits 00:28:12 - The possibility of antitrust and monopoly in the cannabis industry 00:30:19 - Legal Issues Surrounding Recreational Marijuana Use Neil Juneja is the founder and managing partner of Gleam Law. Neil has written numerous articles on cannabis law and intellectual property and spoken at events including in the National Mall in Washington DC, Seattle Hempfest, Continuing Legal Education seminars, and many cannabis industry events. Neil also appeared in Newsweek, Time Magazine, and on several documentaries for his work in the cannabis legal industry. He has been awarded numerous accolades including selection as one of the 40 under 40 most influential people in the cannabis industry, five SuperLawyer’s Rising Star awards, and the National Law Journal Cannabis Trailblazer award. Gleam Law is a cannabis-focused law firm made up of top cannabis lawyers who do not take themselves too seriously. We take pride in our commitment to our clients and our deep understanding of how the CBD, hemp, and legal marijuana industry works. From business law and cannabis banking to intellectual property law and civil litigation, we cover a range of expertise and are ready for any challenge you throw our way. We are not a big firm with a cannabis practice. We are a full-service cannabis law firm. We offer a wide array of cannabis-related legal services, including licensing, litigation and intellectual property. Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/GleamLaw/ https://twitter.com/GleamLaw/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gleam-law-pllc https://www.instagram.com/gleamlaw/