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OVERVIEW: Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love for humanity.” – Hippocrates Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, talks with Hilary Bricken, Partner and Attorney, and Ethan Minkin, Attorney with Harris Bricken, an international law firm. Hilary and Ethan discuss the legalities of psychedelics and ketamine. They also highlight the value of entrepreneurship for moving psychedelic efficacy and advocacy forward. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Ethan started his law career in 1999 with an interest in healthcare regulatory work, litigation, and transaction. He joined Harris Bricken 1.5 years ago with a focus on psychedelics. Hilary is a partner at Harris Bricken, and her expertise is in controlled substances regulation, legal reform, and policy reform. Psychedelics and ketamine have a potentially broader reach if regulations are relaxed. The path of entrepreneurship is critical for building a full suite of services for psychedelics. Hilary and Ethan are proponents of off-label ketamine because it's innovative, guarantees an income stream, and is advantageous over its traditional use. Controlled substances can be prescribed through telemedicine under certain circumstances. Ketamine should be part of a treatment plan and not a one-stop option. Therapists and psychologists should be involved in a patient's care plan. In the last three years, many clinics have added mental health therapy as part of their provider services. Combining ketamine and concierge care is possible as long as it's compliant with laws and regulations. False advertising is penalized under consumer protection laws, so credible studies must be cited in the literature. TWEETABLE QUOTES “A first-mover advantage is a thing, but if it's ketamine, you're dealing with a very antiquated, heavily regulated, extremely consequential system, so proceed accordingly.” – Hilary Bricken “If you're treating someone for a mental health issue, make sure they're also seeing a therapist or a psychologist, and not just getting ketamine and being sent on their way.” - Ethan Minkin CONNECT WITH JASON DUPRAT: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook Group RESOURCES: Harris Bricken website Harris Bricken Psychedelics Law Blog Sign up for one of our free business start-up Masterclasses by heading over to https://healthcareboss.org/masterclass/ Have a healthcare business question? Text me at 386-284-4955, and I'll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I'll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. Do you enjoy our podcast? Leave a rating and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/hea #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #businessgrowth #teamgrowth #digitalbusiness
In this episode, Wayne Pollock, the founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service, interviews Hilary Bricken, name partner of Harris Bricken.Hilary is one of the premier cannabis business and regulatory attorneys in the United States. As chair of Harris Bricken's Regulated Substances practice group, she helps cannabis companies of all sizes with their cannabis-related business and regulatory needs. Hilary is also lead editor of the Canna Law Blog. Hilary was named by Chambers in 2022 as one of only two “Band 1” California lawyers. Since joining Harris Bricken in 2010, Hilary has earned a reputation as an exceptional and fearless business law attorney. Major media outlets including The New York Times, VICE, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Business Insider, CNN, Rolling Stone, Forbes, MSNBC, and Bloomberg all have turned to Hilary for her on-the-ground perspective on cannabis laws.In this episode, Hilary and Wayne discuss, among other things: - How the Canna Law Blog greased her and her colleagues' business development skids and fueled the growth of her practice- What makes for an effective law firm blog covering an industry- The importance of listening to the consumers of your content- How to build systems and processes for a blog with multiple authors- How to get associates involved in thought leadership content creation- Thought leadership as a recruitment toolYou can watch the video recording of the episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjOaQyKWGnU About Hilary BrickenHilary's online bio: https://harrisbricken.com/our-team/hilary-bricken/Harris Bricken's Canna Law Blog: https://harrisbricken.com/cannalawblog/Hilary's Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/cannabizlawyerHilary's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-bricken-37836724 About Wayne Pollock/the Law Firm Editorial ServiceLearn more about Wayne Pollock, the host of Legally Contented: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynepollockLearn more about the Law Firm Editorial Service: http://www.lawfirmeditorialservice.comDo you have any idea how much money your firm is losing when its lawyers write thought leadership marketing and business development content themselves? Learn how much with the Law Firm Editorial Service's Thought Leadership Cost Calculator: https://www.lawfirmeditorialservice.com/thought-leadership-cost-calculatorCheck out blog posts and videos designed to help you and your colleagues improve their content marketing and thought-leadership marketing efforts: https://www.lawfirmeditorialservice.com/bloghttps://www.lawfirmeditorialservice.com/videosDo you know a lawyer, law firm, or company serving the legal industry doing big things with their content marketing and/or thought leadership marketing that we should feature? Please email us at hello@legallycontented.com
While we may be in the final days, months, or years of it, the use and possession of cannabis remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. But a patchwork of state laws is bringing the country closer to some form of legalization. Some states allow its use for medical purposes, others have made it legal for recreational purposes, and others have decriminalized it. But when cannabis is involved in disputes that lead to litigation, and that litigation leads to policyholder vs. insurer disputes, that state law patchwork and the illegality of cannabis under federal law is when things get complicated. This tension plays out in several other aspects of running a cannabis business, such as banking and interstate transportation of goods. My guests co-wrote an article for the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation, titled “Taking the High Ground: Where Cannabis Insurance Litigation Is Trending (and Why).” They write that it is up to litigators to frame their cases in ways that will determine the outcome of important disputes over insurance coverage.They are John B. McDonald an experienced litigator practicing in the Seattle and New York offices of Harris Bricken, where he represents clients in complex commercial, insurance, and partnership matters. And, Jihee Ahn, also an experienced complex commercial litigator with Harris Bricken, and chair of the firm's Dispute Resolution/Litigation practice group. Their partner, Hilary Bricken, years ago founded the outstanding Canna Law Blog, a tremendous resource. Hilary and Harris Bricken co-founder Dan Harris are on the Editorial Board of Advisors for the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation and this podcast. Speaking of which, this podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project produced by HB Litigation Conferences and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm. The podcast itself is a joint effort between HB and our friends at Law Street Media. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects, or want to tell me how much you learned today – or if you'd like a copy of John's and Jihee's article -- please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.p.s. If you know why we call it “recreational” cannabis use but “social” drinking, please write to me. It's literally keeping me up at night. So is my uncontrolled sarcasm.
OVERVIEW: Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner, and Host of the Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy podcast, talks with Hilary Bricken, Partner and Attorney, and Ethan Minkin, Attorney with Harris Bricken, an international law firm. Hilary and Ethan discuss the legalities of psychedelics and ketamine. They also highlight the value of entrepreneurship for moving psychedelic efficacy and advocacy forward. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Ethan started his law career in 1999 with an interest in healthcare regulatory work, litigation, and transaction. He joined Harris Bricken 1.5 years ago with a focus on psychedelics. Hilary is a partner at Harris Bricken and her expertise is in controlled substances regulation, legal reform, and policy reform. There's increasing discomfort from entrepreneurs surrounding the overregulation of psychedelics and ketamine. Work is being done in Oregon that will be the best test case. If the state beats the federal level, opportunities will open up. Right now, there's no reimbursement for ketamine since it's off-label. Hilary and Ethan are proponents of off-label ketamine because it's innovative, guarantees an income stream, and is advantageous over its traditional use. Controlled substances can be prescribed through telemedicine under certain circumstances. Ketamine should be part of a treatment plan and not a one-stop option. Therapists and psychologists should be involved in a patient's care plan. In the last three years, many clinics have added mental health therapy as part of their provider services. Combining ketamine and concierge care is possible as long as it's compliant with laws and regulations. False advertising is penalized under consumer protection laws, so credible studies must be cited in the literature. The quality of literature should be statistically significant - the gold standard - and include high-impact journals like JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). 3 KEY POINTS Psychedelics and ketamine have a potentially broader reach if regulations are relaxed. The path of entrepreneurship is critical for building a full suite of services for psychedelics. Protection of patients and consumers always comes first. TWEETABLE QUOTES “A first-mover advantage is a thing, but if it's ketamine, you're dealing with a very antiquated, heavily regulated, extremely consequential system, so proceed accordingly.” – Hilary Bricken “If you're treating someone for a mental health issue, make sure they're also seeing a therapist or a psychologist, and not just getting ketamine and being sent on their way.” - Ethan Minkin RESOURCE Harris Bricken website: https://harrisbricken.com/ Harris Bricken Psychedelics Law blog: https://harrisbricken.com/psychlawblog/ Have a healthcare business question? Want to request a podcast topic? Text me 407-972-0084 and I'll add you to my contacts. Occasionally, I'll share important announcements and answer your questions as well. I'm excited to connect with you! #HealthcareEntrepreneurAcademy #healthcare #HealthcareBoss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #psychedelics #psychedelicslaw #ketamine #ketaminetherapy #mentalhealth #painmanagement
On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Hilary Bricken of the law firm Harris Bricken. Bricken started practicing law in the cannabis sector in the early days of legalization in Washington state. From there, her practice has evolved and grown. She joins us on BofC Live to talk about her experience in the sector as well as where she believes the US industry is headed.Bricken’s firm Harris Bricken, along with the team at Torkin Manes LLP, will host Cross-Border Cannabis with Business of Cannabis on April 16th. Register today.
We are joined by Harris Bricken’s Hilary Bricken on This Week in Legal Blogging. A nationally renowned cannabis expert, Hilary contributes to the firm’s cannabis-focused blog. She sits down with Bob Ambrogi to discuss how the publication has offered her numerous opportunities.
On this episode of Work Comp Matters, Join Steve Appell and special guest Hilary Bricken. Without doubt, Hilary Bricken is the #1 legal authority in the country dealing with Cannabis law, and she spent an hour with me talking about the business of marijuana. From MSNBC & CNN to Fox News & the The New York Times, all the major media outlets get her take & her perspective before reporting on just about any story relating to cannabis business law. Industry publications name her "Attorney of the Year". The American Bar Association named her in the top 40 young lawyers in the country and is nationally known as the leading authority on Cannabis regulatory and corporate issues. Learn more about Hilary Bricken and what she does at harrisbricken.com and Canna Law Blog. Subscribe & listen to the weekly show on your favorite social media or podcast platform at workcompmatters.org. #workcompmatters, #workcompcentral, #kristenchavez, #workerscompensation, #steveappell, #hilarybricken #marijuana #employees #wcab
Without doubt, Hilary Bricken is the #1 legal authority in the country dealing with Cannabis law, and she spent an hour with me talking about the business of marijuana. From MSNBC & CNN to Fox News & the The New York Times, all the major media outlets get her take & her perspective before reporting on just about any story relating to cannabis business law. Industry publications name her "Attorney of the Year". The American Bar Association named her in the top 40 young lawyers in the country and is nationally known as the leading authority on Cannabis regulatory and corporate issues. Learn more about Hilary Bricken and what she does at cannalawgroup.com.
California is about to hit the 100-day mark on its recreational weed market. Alex and Hayley check in with Kevin Jodrey, a Humboldt County grower, and Hilary Bricken, lawyer and author of the Canna Law Blog, to see how things are going. Plus, Senator Mitch McConnell backs hemp, even though he doesn't seem to know quite what it is.
Today on Hempresent Vivian McPeak is joined by Hilary Bricken. Hilary Bricken is an attorney at Harris Moure, PLLC in Seattle and she chairs the firm’s Canna Law Group, and has earned a reputation as a fearless advocate for local businesses. Seen on Al Jazeera America, CNN, and Fox News - Hilary was Named 2013 Top Deal Maker by the Puget Sound Business Journal, one of the 100 most influential people in the cannabis industry in 2014 by The Cannabis Business Executive, and Marijuana Industry Attorney of the Year at the inaugural 2015 DOPE Industry Awards. Hilary is also lead editor of the Canna Law Blog.
Can a commitment to blogging help develop a practice area and turn you into an expert? In this month’s Asked and Answered, the ABA Journal’s Stephanie Francis Ward speaks with Hilary Bricken, a Seattle lawyer and one of the authors of Canna Law Blog. Recently honored as one of the ABA Journal’s 9th Annual Blawg 100, the Canna Law Blog discusses cannabis laws and how they affect the emerging legal cannabis industry. Ward speaks with Bricken to find out how her firm, Harris Moure, decided to launch a blog on this specific topic; how the blog has performed as a client-development tool; and how writing for Canna Law has helped Bricken expand her own knowledge and expertise.
Despite being illegal under federal law nationwide, marijuana businesses in states like Colorado, Washington, and Oregon are growing rapidly. With varying degrees of state licensing, where does that leave growers and sellers criminally? Moderated by Above The Law Editor Staci Zaretsky and hosted at Legal Talk Network headquarters, this Q&A podcasting event feature experts like Hilary Bricken from Harris Moure’s Canna Law Group, Tom Downey from Ireland Stapleton, Professor Sam Kamin from University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and Brian Ruden, who owns Starbuds, Tree of Wellness, and Altermeds.
Hilary Bricken has accomplished quite a lot in a relatively short five years as a cannabis lawyer. The opportunity to get involved presented itself while she was working under contract for Harris Moure, and ever since, she’s been operating in the industry throughout entire push legalization in Washington and Colorado. She’s experienced many of the growing pains firsthand, and has gained a wealth of expertise and experience, and being from Florida, she ambitiously practices law there, California, and her adopted home of Washington. She expresses her admiration for the perseverance of those in the cannabis industry, but she truly embodies this trait herself, working hard and succeeding in a very complicated and difficult space.