COVID-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge for everyone around the globe, and as a result, businesses have modified how they operate. As cannabis companies look ahead to 2020 and beyond, reducing risk will be a key management strategy. Dentons hosted a
complimentary webinar series discussing recent trends and risk management strategies to help your business stay ahead of the curve.

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Monday, June 15 - What your budding business needs to know about the current cross border class action landscape

With the recent increase in cannabis class actions in both the US and Canada, in our first seminar, Dentons’ Matthew Fleming, Margaret Weltrowska, Kelly Osaka and Eric Berlin covered i) securities class actions, ii) product liability risks (false claims, health claims and adulterations), and iii) privacy risks including privacy breaches. Working with external counsel with specific knowledge of cannabis laws and the industry, the importance of risk mitigation includes company disclosure best practices, updated compliance and code of conduct policies and increased security safeguards for sensitive personal information (including privacy impact assessment).

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Monday, June 22 - In the weeds: Key consideration in force majeure clauses and contractual obligations

In our second session, Dentons’ Thomas O’Leary, Ara Basmadjian and Erica Shadeed covered force majeure clauses that reflects the realities of the modern world. The current market conditions demonstrate the growing need for cannabis companies to assess and document, on an ongoing basis, the cost and delay impact of COVID-19 on the performance of their contractual obligations and take measures to mitigate its effects. The webinar also covers key differences where a contract is governed by Québec law.

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Monday, June 29 - Industry fireside chat: What’s next when you’re in the weeds

The COVID-19 pandemic has crystalized the need for operating businesses to have continuity and preparedness plans. This webinar brought together Sony Gokhale, General Counsel at The Supreme Cannabis Company, Paul Kunynetz, General Counsel at The Valens Company alongside Dentons Canadian and US cannabis practice leaders, Eric Foster, Ara Basmadjian and Eric Berlin. This open discussion provided an insider’s view of how these two companies pivoted to better prepare for the market disruption and operational risks experienced. This powerful must-watch session addressed issues from both an industry and legal perspective.

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