September 23, 2020 - ET

Green Check

Cannabis Banking 101: Legal and Practical Considerations

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Andrew Bigart and Michael Bresnick will present "Cannabis Banking 101: Legal and Practical Considerations" during a Green Check webinar on Wednesday, September 23. Mike Kennedy, Green Check Co-Founder and Head of Product and Strategy will interview Andrew and Michael to hear about their work helping financial institutions across the country evaluate, develop, and maintain compliant cannabis banking programs. The group will discuss the questions an institution must answer before deciding to bank in this industry, as well as the implications to existing BSA/AML programs.

Join to learn:

  • A practical outline of the current legal and regulatory landscape
  • Perspectives on the cannabis banking decision making process
  • Common pitfalls and opportunities for improvement
  • Strategies for engaging with regulators 

© 2020 Venable LLP. Using, distributing, possessing, and/or selling marijuana is illegal under existing federal law. Compliance with state law does not guarantee or constitute compliance with federal law. This informational overview is not intended to provide any legal advice or any guidance or assistance in violating federal law.