Medicinal Cannabis Legal Symposium
Issues covered include: Narcotic Drugs Act 1967, Medico Legal aspects, in-house counsel perspective, Courts, prescribing in the clinical setting
Description
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
- Does the Act give effect to the Single Convention?
- What the Act does and does not do
- What the Act should and should not do
- Is the licensing scheme for cultivation, production and manufacture effective?
- What improvements can be made?
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
- How to navigate the complex regulatory environment
- Federal and state requirements
- Unique issues in this industry
- Commercial vs regulatory balance
- Suitable persons, directors and staff
- IP in the medicinal cannabis space
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:
- Changing perspective of courts regarding cannabis use for pain relief
- Criminal issues suppliers need to be aware of
- Tension between an inadequate licit scheme and illicit sources
- Updated criminal defences, including duress
- Doctors successfully using the defence of medical necessity
- Liability: use as medication for children and the associated child protection issues
- Evolving defences for drug-driving on medicinal cannabis
Presented by Greg Barns, Barrister, Salamanca Chambers
4.35pm to 5.15pm: Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis in the Clinical Setting
- Develop good understanding of the therapeutic properties of medicinal cannabis
- Differentiate between adverse and therapeutic effects of medicinal cannabis
- Identify the clinical applications of medicinal cannabis in General Practice
- Explore the current and potential future treatment landscape in Australia and current legislation including prescribing, access, and the Special Access Scheme
- Develop a good understanding of the patient management and monitoring requirements to ensure patient safety during cannabis treatment
Presented by Dr. Teresa Towpik, Chief Medical Officer, Compass Lifestyle Clinics & MediHuanna
Venue
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia