About the Course
Introduction
This CLE webinar will advise counsel on preparing and negotiating commercial leases for property owners seeking to lease to a cannabis-related business, as well as counsel for cannabis-related businesses who need to lease space. The panel will discuss common issues that arise, including the structuring of rent, banking restrictions, permits, and zoning, as well as insurance and related risk management.
Description
With some form of cannabis use legalized in most of the U.S., commercial property owners are presented with opportunities to lease to cannabis-related businesses. State regulations legalizing CBD, hemp, and recreational and medical cannabis and conflicting federal laws require real estate and business attorneys to consider a variety of complex rules to draft or modify cannabis-related commercial leases effectively.
The unique challenges and opportunities inherent in leasing to cannabis-related businesses require counsel to reevaluate standard commercial lease terms and amend provisions such as rent structuring, licensing, zoning, permitted use of the premises, compliance with laws, inspection rights, law enforcement, and personal guaranties.
Listen as our panel advises counsel on preparing commercial leases for property owners seeking to lease to a cannabis-related business, as well as for cannabis-related businesses looking to lease space to operate. The panel will discuss common issues that arise, including the structuring of rent, banking restrictions, permits and zoning, and insurance and related risk management, including, but not limited to, contractual risk-transfer provisions.
Presented By
Mr. Reams is a litigator that is also a leading cannabis law attorney with years of experience advising cannabis businesses. His practice has involved representing clients from small start-up businesses to large Fortune 500 enterprises. Practicing cannabis law requires a keen understanding of the highly dynamic and complex legal landscape regulating cannabis products in the U.S., as well as every other area of law that businesses selling cannabis products must contend with. In addition to his history advising on cannabis-specific issues, Mr. Reams’ compliance and litigation experience serve him well in his practice: he has extensive experience advising on regulatory compliance in a variety of industries, as well as representing clients in disputes involving government contracts, commercial transactions, unfair competition, anticompetitive business practices, and IP rights, as well as before federal and state courts and administrative tribunals. Mr. Reams excels in navigating the intricate nuances of regulations governing the sale and use of cannabis, hemp, and cannabinoid products, as well as related services, even as federal and state laws continue to evolve. His expertise extends to assisting businesses in obtaining necessary licenses, ensuring operational and product-related compliance, and offering legal support in various capacities, from challenging improper law enforcement to providing transactional assistance, including the drafting and revision of contracts to safeguard against unexpected outcomes. As a result of his expertise, Mr. Reams regularly trains other lawyers in continuing legal education classes regarding cannabis law topics.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- schedule
1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
I. Overview of federal and state laws related to leasing to cannabis-related businesses
II. Standard lease provisions to address
A. Rent structuring
B. Licensing
C. Zoning
D. Permitted uses
E. Compliance with laws/representations and warranties
F. Inspection rights
G. Assignment and subletting
H. Federal asset forfeiture
I. Change of laws
III. Additional concerns
A. Banking
B. Insurance coverage
IV. Practical considerations
The panel will review these and other key items:
- Drafting and updating standard lease terms to reflect cannabis-related business tenant issues
- Developing a comprehensive plan to address specific issues relevant to cannabis-related businesses
- Lease terms that accurately reflect state and federal regulations
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