Royal Law Attorney Co-hosts Cannabis-industry Panel at National Meeting

SPRINGFIELD — Attorney Elaine Reall, chief legal officer at the Royal Law Firm, spoke at a national conference on cannabis law. Reall, along with Radhi Shah of Zuber Lawler LLP and Lucia de Vernai of Trulieve Inc., discussed the ethics and legalities surrounding the growing cannabis industry. The annual meeting of the National Assoc. of Women & Minority Owned Law Firms was held in Atlanta on Sept. 15-18.

While speaking on this panel, Reall provided insight into the product liability and consumer misrepresentation in industry. Navigating the legalities around any industry can prove challenging, but a new industry with such rapid growth presents a unique set of questions and challenges that require guidance. Strategies for mitigating risks related to evolving state laws, the FDA’s stance, CBD uncertainties, and vaping concerns were discussed, along with guidelines for how business stakeholders should navigate legal risks effectively.

Reall served as city solicitor for Northampton while the first dispensaries were establishing themselves in the city. Due to her municipal experience with regard to the cannabis industry, she has a set of qualifications and knowledge that can be used to guide cannabis-industry professionals.

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Reall will present a Royal Law Firm seminar, discussing regulatory overview and the impact on cannabis on workplace rules and procedures. This seminar is ideal for human-resources professionals or anyone in a management position, as well as cannabis dispensary owners and managers. Email Heather Child at [email protected] to register or for more information.