EisnerAmper Podcast

The Impact of PR on the Cannabis Sector

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Jordan Isenstadt, SVP and leader of the Cannabis Practice at Marino, a full-service PR and marketing firm. The two discuss the importance of strategic communications for cannabis, the tenets of a sound PR plan, and how savvy business leaders are communicating to spark business growth.

Top Legal Trends for Cannabis Business in 2023

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Neil Kaufman, Managing Member of Kaufman McGowan, PLLC, and one of Cannabis Law Report’s top cannabis lawyers. The two take a deep dive into some of the legal issues, trends, and developments industry leaders need to know going into the new year, from both federal and local levels.

Experiences of a Cannabis Dispensary Owner

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of the firm's Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Janice Grossman, President of Oregon’s Green Rush, a Family-Owned cannabis dispensary based in Eugene, Oregon. The two discuss Janice's experience operating a cannabis business, as well as various trends and topics in the industry.

Helping Entrepreneurs Develop Their Cannabis Operational Strategies

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Juliana Whitney, founder and CEO of Cann Strategy. Cann Strategy helps cannabis business investors and operators win licenses, launch operations, expand to multiple states and develop competitive strategies. Juliana is also the co-founder of Leafsheets.com, a site that contains information entrepreneurs need to move forward in the cannabis sector.

Rules, Regulations and Quality Control in the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Evan Kolakowski, Director of Regulatory and Quality Assurance at TerrAscend New Jersey, about how TerrAscend New Jersey complies with the rules, regulations and quality control for this budding industry.

Jenny’s Baked at Home Enters NY State Adult-Use Cannabis Market

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Jenny Argie, owner of Jenny’s Baked at Home  Jenny has been creating CBD products for several years and is now looking to produce THC products for the New York market. She had been a successful entrepreneur in the children’s furniture business before pivoting to the CBD sector.

Insurance Strategies for the Cannabis and Hemp Industries

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Wayne Marguilies, Cannabis & Hemp Insurance Specialist at HUB International.

Strategic Communications for the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Stu Zakim, President at Bridge Strategic Communications. Bridge Strategic Communications works with clients to raise, expand or reposition their profiles to their various constituencies through integrated public relations programs. Clients include start-ups and established properties in the media, entertainment and cannabis sectors.

Bachelors and Masters Degrees Now Offered in the Business of Cannabis

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Michael Zaytsev, Academic Director, Business of Cannabis at LIM College, that has recently created a Bachelors of Business Administration and a Masters of Professional Studies degree programs in The Business of Cannabis.

Cannabis Banking Legislation: Where are we now?

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Becky Postar, the Chief Operating Officer of Higher-Risk Deposit Compliance Solutions, Inc., a company that provides solutions to financial institutions that are interested in banking in the cannabis industry.

The State of Massachusetts Cannabis - 6 years later

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Max Borg, Partner in the Boston based Law Firm Burns & Levinson, about the experience of the State of Massachusetts with legal recreational cannabis, which was legalized about 6 years ago.

Cannabis and Banking: What to Expect

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Todd Sherer, First Vice President, Business Development – Specialty Clients at Valley Bank about banking for the Cannabis Industry.

Employee Benefit Plans for the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Jewell Lim Esposito, a Partner at the Law Firm of ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­FisherBroyles about employee benefits plans for the cannabis industry.

The Cannabis License Application Process in New York

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Elizabeth Kase, the Co-Chair of the Cannabis Law Group at the Law Firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek about the license application process in New York State.

The Current State of Cannabis Banking

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Nathaniel Gurien, the CEO of FinCann, the Cannabis Banking Authority, Home of the Cannabis Banking Financial Network about the current state of cannabis banking.

Tax Issues Affecting Cannabis Companies

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of our Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with fellow Partner Tom Cardinale, about the tax issues cannabis companies face.

Initial Rules for the New Jersey Adult-Use Cannabis Market

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Chirali Patel, an attorney with Pashman Stein Walder Hayden PC, and the Founder of Blaze Responsibly, about the recently released rules for the New Jersey adult-Use Cannabis market.

Valuations for the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast Eric Altstadter speaks with Hubert Klein, Partner and Practice Leader for EisnerAmper’s New Jersey Financial Advisory Services group, about the complexities of doing valuations for the cannabis industry.

Digital Payments and Banking Access for the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Ashley Elsner, Co-Founder and COO of Artery Pay about required banking compliance and digital payments for cannabis transaction.

A Conversation with the CEO of Columbia Care

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Nicholas Vita, the CEO and co-founder of Columbia Care. One of the nation's largest medical cannabis companies, Columbia Care’s holdings include pharmacies, dispensaries, home delivery, cultivation and manufacturing facilities. Licensed to operate in 10 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., the company is currently expanding its activities throughout the U.S. and abroad. It made news last month when it purchased a Riverhead, Long Island, greenhouse for approximately $43 million dollars to help meet the anticipated demand of recreational cannabis in New York starting in 2022.

Legal Issues Facing the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with David Feldman, partner at the law firm Hiller, PC, and author of the column “Blunt Legal Talk” for Honeysuckle magazine, to discuss legal issues that cannabis companies face.

Insurance and the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with James Jackson III, Global Head of Cannabis at Mark Edward Partners, to discuss Insurance needs and issues for cannabis companies.

Investing in the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Justin Ort, Chief Executive Officer of Measure 8 Venture Partners, about their cannabis investment philosophy.

Banking in the Cannabis Industry

In this inaugural episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Peter Su, Managing Partner at BNB Bank, about banking in the Cannabis industry.