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Presentation
Legal Ethics and Marijuana
American Agricultural Law Association (2018)
  • Jesse J. Richardson, West Virginia University College of Law
  • Drew L. Kershen
Abstract
Provisions for industrial hemp in the 2014 Farm Bill, along with the legalization of medical marijuana and/or recreational marijuana in an increasing number of states raises a host of ethical issues for attorneys. Cannabis in any form, and with any THC content, remains a Schedule I drug, and therefore illegal at the federal level. This session will explore the issues raised by the personal conduct of attorneys and the representation of clients engaged in cannabis endeavors. The presenters will apply the ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct to hypotheticals in an interactive session.
Keywords
  • Legal Ethics,
  • Cannabis
Publication Date
October 27, 2018
Citation Information
Jesse J. Richardson and Drew L. Kershen. "Legal Ethics and Marijuana" American Agricultural Law Association (2018)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jesse-richardson/65/