Charlie Alovisetti is a partner and chair of the corporate department at leading national cannabis law firm Vicente LLP.
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Raising capital for cannabis companies remains one of the most critical and challenging aspects of operating in this rapidly evolving industry; in addition to all companies' conventional legal and business hurdles when fundraising, cannabis enterprises must navigate an intricate web of federal, state, and local regulations that can significantly impact debt and equity financing. Success in closing cannabis industry transactions requires traditional securities law expertise and a nuanced understanding of specific regulatory requirements, including limitations on ownership structure, mandatory disclosures, and complex compliance obligations. This presentation will provide practical guidance on identifying and addressing these unique challenges while implementing effective strategies for successful capital formation in the cannabis sector.
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Charles Alovisetti | Vicente LLP
Charlie Alovisetti is a partner and chair of the corporate department at leading national cannabis law firm Vicente LLP. Recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the top cannabis lawyers in the United States, he is also co author of The Business of Cannabis: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America’s Newest Industry.
Charlie advises investors, companies, and other law firms on the nuances of executing corporate transactions involving licensed and ancillary cannabis companies. With experience working on licensed transactions in all major cannabis markets in the United States, he has a deep understanding of the state and local issues that commonly arise in stock and asset acquisitions and issues involved in management companies and other alternative structures. This experience and knowledge make him a vital resource for cannabis businesses and investors. Charlie also has experience counseling portfolio and emerging growth companies with respect to general corporate and commercial matters and compensation arrangements.
Recognized as a thought leader and experienced practitioner in the areas of cannabis M&A and financings, Charlie is an author, a frequent speaker at conferences, webinars and podcasts, and has participated in a number of working groups in Colorado related to the cannabis industry.
I. Due Diligence for Debt and Equity Raises | 2:00pm – 2:20pm
II. Structuring Debt Investments in The Cannabis Industry | 2:20pm – 2:40pm
III. Bankruptcy And Receiverships in Cannabis | 2:40pm – 3:00pm
Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm
IV. Structuring Equity Raises in The Cannabis Industry | 3:10pm – 3:30pm
V. Special Considerations for Social Equity Licenses | 3:30pm – 3:50pm
VI. Intoxicating Hemp Transactions and How They Differ from Cannabis Raises | 3:50pm – 4:10pm
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2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
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2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Approved via Attorney Submission
2.5 General Hours
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 Substantive
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours
No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours
Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General
Approved for Self-Study Credits
2.4 General
Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
120 General Minutes
Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General
Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hours
Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
Not Eligible
2 General Hours
Approved for CLE Credits
2 General
Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Law & Legal Hours
Approved for Self-Study Credits
2 General
Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General
Pending CLE Approval
2 General
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only $395 yearly