Griffen Thorne to Speak on Effects of Tariffs in the Cannabis and Hemp Industries at INCBA Webinar

Los Angeles, Calif. (May 13, 2025) – Los Angeles Partner Griffen J. Thorne will speak on the effects of tariffs in the cannabis and hemp industries at the International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) CLE webinar on June 2 at 12:00 p.m. PT.

In this informative session, titled “Profit Margins Up In Smoke: Potential Effects of Tariffs in the Cannabis & Hemp Industries,” Mr. Thorne will be joined by Sally Brammell (Pax Labs, Inc.) and Michelle Li (Thompson Hine, LLP) to explore how U.S. tariffs could impact the cannabis, hemp, and smokeables industries by increasing costs for imported materials, and offer guidance for attorneys to help clients navigate these challenges. Moderated by Lara DeCaro (Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick LLP), this CLE session will highlight the potential strain on supply chains and profit margins due to rising operational expenses.

Mr. Thorne is a corporate and transactional attorney and Chair of the Lewis Brisbois Cannabis, Hemp, and Regulated Substances Practice. Griffen guides businesses through the complexities of M&A and corporate transactions, as well as real estate leasing, acquisition, development, and finance transactions.

Learn more about this virtual presentation and register here.