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North Coast Cannabis Industry Conference

May 5, 2021 Video

North Bay Business Journal

This is the fourth annual cannabis industry conference underwritten by Farella Braun + Martel and presented by the North Bay Business Journal.

Presentations and Speakers:

TCPA and Litigation Trends: Cynthia Castillo, Senior Associate, Farella Braun + Martel LLP

SAFE Banking Act and Federal Deregulation: Morgan Fox, Media Relations Director & Committee Manager, National Cannabis Industry Association

Social Justice and Successful Business Models: Judith Schvimmer, General Counsel, The Parent Company

Data and Market Intelligence: Cy Scott, CEO & Co-Founder, Headset

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