Knowledge Hub
On-demand access to executive briefings on legal, regulatory, and business strategy topics.
A two-part live webinar series with Mark Dabertin and Chris Van Dyck on BSA/AML compliance, high-risk banking, de novo bank chartering, and Banking as a Service. One registration covers both sessions (Sept 9 and Sept 16).
A practical fireside conversation on what it actually takes to structure a cannabis business for financial sustainability — from legal and operational foundations to workforce infrastructure and capital readiness.
Evan Smith, Partner and Patent Attorney at Cogent Law, on how startups identify, protect, and monetize intellectual property — patents, trademarks, trade secrets, licensing, fundraising diligence, and exit readiness.
Joshua Radbod (Cogent Law) and Rubio Teixeira (Octus Consulting) on cross-border expansion in regulated industries — licensing, compliance, corporate structuring, and market-entry strategy across the US, Brazil, and other key jurisdictions.
A practical conversation on how cannabis lending is becoming an institutional opportunity, how to standardize credit risk, evaluate collateral, satisfy examiner expectations, and build compliant lending programs.
How financial institutions can launch, scale, and sustain compliant cannabis banking programs — from board approval through operational growth.
Legal, HR, and compliance essentials for cannabis operators — from entity formation and licensing through multi-state expansion.
Capital strategy, M&A readiness, and founder liquidity — structured as a three-part executive briefing.
Business valuation, transition readiness, and succession planning — a structured approach to exit strategy for private company owners.
Regulatory shifts, enforcement trends, and compliance strategy for cannabis operators and entrepreneurs heading into 2026.
How the executive order to reschedule cannabis affects banking relationships, compliance obligations, and business planning.
The role of third-party service providers in powering compliance, risk management, and scalable growth for cannabis banking programs.
A pragmatic look at where cannabis banking is heading in 2026, covering rescheduling, descheduling, intoxicating cannabis, and the evolving expectations of federal and state regulators for financial institutions serving the industry.
MSB licensing requirements, multi-state approval timelines, AML controls, and compliance obligations for fintech and crypto companies.
What cannabis rescheduling means for underwriting, collateral, and credit risk at financial institutions exploring cannabis lending.
How smart safe technology reduces cash risk, strengthens BSA/AML compliance, and streamlines the FI–CRB banking relationship.
How cannabis rescheduling reshapes commercial lending risk, collateral structures, and credit policy for banks and credit unions.
A candid discussion on cannabis banking risk, compliance frameworks, and the operational realities facing financial institutions in this space.
Dual perspectives from cannabis operators and financial institutions on the challenges, friction points, and strategies for productive banking relationships.
Program design, compliance architecture, and risk management for financial institutions building durable cannabis banking operations.
Profitability levers, risk management frameworks, and payment optimization strategies for financial institutions in 2025.
