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Issues covered include: Narcotic Drugs Act 1967, Medico Legal aspects, in-house counsel perspective, Courts, prescribing in the clinical setting
With the medicinal cannabis sector growing at a rapid rate, this is the perfect time to get in on the ground floor so you don’t miss your chance in this growing field of law. Take advantage of the opportunity to network with likeminded legal professionals and some of Australia’s most experienced leaders in the field who will guide you on the most important issues today. Examine the complex licencing arena, explore the complex regulatory environment and master the ins and outs of patient access.
This seminar was recorded in NSW on 28 May 2019
Chair: John Rowe, Barrister, 9 Windeyer Chambers
1.00pm to 1.50pm: Review of the Operation of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967
Presented by Dr Teresa Nicoletti, Partner, Mills Oakley
1.50pm to 2.40pm: The Medico Legal Aspects of Medicinal Cannabis: a View from the Lambert Initiative
Hear from Professor McGregor, who is at the forefront of medicinal cannabis legal issues and who regularly appears pro-bono and as an expert-witness in a range of matters. Professor McGregor will share his experience from successfully challenging unsafe verdicts caused by poor handling by government forensic labs. He will also offer a must hear International update on the scheduling of cannabis by WHO.
Presented by Professor Iain McGregor, Academic Director, Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, University of Sydney
2.40pm to 2.55pm Afternoon Tea
2.55pm to 3.50pm: Legal Advice for Cannabis Businesses: The In-House Counsel Perspective
Presented by Steven Notaro, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Cann Group
3.50pm to 4.35pm: Legal Issues Emerging in the Courts
Examine critical issues that are appearing before the courts, including:
Presented by Greg Barns, Barrister, Salamanca Chambers
4.35pm to 5.15pm: Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis in the Clinical Setting
Presented by Dr. Teresa Towpik, Chief Medical Officer, Compass Lifestyle Clinics & MediHuanna
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia