THC Fair - Corvallis Spring 2016    May 14-15, 2016

Q&A with Oregon's top marijuana Attorney Brian Michaels about the latest information and requirements for participating in Oregon’s new Recreational Marijuana Program.

Brian L. Michaels, P.C. is the most comprehensive and knowledgeable marijuana trial attorney in Oregon. He has almost 25 years of experience specializing in medical and non-medical marijuana defenses, marijuana/property return and asset forfeiture state and federal.

He strives to provide his clients with aggressive, honest and straight forward legal representation. He has served as a long standing member of the Oregon Health Authority’s Advisory Committee on Medical Marijuana; is lifetime member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML); a Sponsoring member of National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA); He was also cofounder and legal counsel for the High Times’ WHEE I and WHEE II (World Hemp Extravaganza) concerts in Harrisburg, Oregon.

We understand that legal situations are a scary and confusing time. We are here to help you navigate your way through it by helping our clients understand their situation and all possible outcomes by providing one-on-one counseling. He is always available to answer any questions or concerns that may come up during and even after your case. He is accessible via email or telephone.

Everyone’s situations are different and Attorney Michaels takes the time to listen to you and your needs to find how he can best assist you in getting the best possible representation available.

Clients are treated with respect and dignity. We strive to provide comprehensive representation from start to finish. It is our focus to provide you with a clear and complete evaluation of your situation. Attorney Michaels takes time to make sure you are involved and informed in all aspects of your case. He will answer your questions thoughtfully, thoroughly and most important honestly. He will help you understand the legal repercussion you may be facing and any future impact it may have.

He specializes in representing people charged with marijuana related offenses, specializing in medical marijuana defenses and facilitating the successful return of patient’s medication and property.

Brian L. Michaels, P.C. provides representation in all Federal and Oregon State Courts. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Eugene at 259 East 5th Avenue, Suite 300D Eugene, Oregon 97401 (541) 687-0578.

Joe Pietri will be teaching his revolutionary indoor lighting technique 12-1 and 6-18 that will save you 50% of your electric costs while increasing your production 20-40%. Following Joe's 45 minute class, Mark Miller one of the Chief Petitioners for Measure 54, which they hope to have on ballot for the Oregon 2016 election, will describe the constitutional crisis the Oregon Legislature has created in their treatment of Oregon Medical Marijuana patients and what we are going to do about it.

Oregon Sungrown Growers' Guild President Pioneer Pete Gendron will be presenting for us on all things regulatory in nature.

Pioneer Pete has been an advisor the the legislature, served on the OLCC's Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement Committee, and was most recently appointed by the Governor's Office to the task force on implementation of SB 844; one of the most historically significant pieces of cannabis legislation ever passed.

As Omnibudsman, Pioneer Pete will be bringing the process to our audience in a fashion that is sure to be as enjoyable as it is educational. Speaking at events all over Oregon for cannabis the same way the Lorax speaks for the Truffula tree, this is a do not miss seminar!

How many times have you heard that the most important thing a parent can do is set a good example? Talk the talk and walk the walk. But it’s hard! So hard…especially when it’s a topic that’s been taboo for as long as many of us can remember. Schedule I drug? Illegal? Gateway drug? How do we suddenly change that? It starts at home. It has to. That’s where the next generation (or two) already views cannabis as not such a big deal, and where we need to reinforce that message.

We are poised on the precipice of this being the time when honesty and courage matters the most. What’s the fastest and most effective way to change the paradigm? T­­alk about it. Openly. Share with them the truth. Your truth. The truth about the people who have been helped by cannabis. We need to become comfortable admitting to – and consuming in front of – our child…our children…our family & society as a whole.

This interactive discussion­ dives a little deeper into real stories and ways to help you do just that. Come to learn more or share your story.

Medical and Recreational cannabis users and responsible use in relation to the OHA early retail sales.

With the roll out of retail sales, the rules are ever changing. Soon the adult use market will be able to purchase edibles, concentrates and topical products. It is important to understand what consumption method is best for the consumer and how to safely approach each one.

Brock Binder has been an active member in the Cannabis industry since the beginning roll out of hb3460, securing the state's 14th Medical Cannabis Dispensary license and the very 1st in Benton County. Studying under Todd Dolotto, one of the founding chairs of Hb3460, Brock created an economic feasibility study on becoming a marijuana producer in Oregon for his Senior internship project with Oregon State University. Carrying his vast knowledge in Cannabis retail operations, product expertise, and an active role in the Oregon Cannabis Retailers Association as well as the Oregon Responsible Edibles Council; Brock strives to educate the Corvallis/Benton County area on the holistic plant that is changing the world around us.

There is not only a growing trend towards legalization of Marijuana in this country, but also a huge push to stopping it.

Federal agencies are stuck in the past when it comes to legalizing Cannabis. Marijuana is still a schedule One drug and the propaganda surrounding it is as old as the anti-marijuana laws themselves. When it comes to legalizing marijuana, the federal government is strictly hands off. This has left the states completely to themselves to make these new laws work.

Since the passage of the first medicinal laws in California, the federal agencies have done everything they can politically to reverse and remove laws the voters have worked very hard to pass. Because the federal government truly believes in its own propaganda, they were sure there would be thousands coming forward with injuries and even deaths related to Marijuana consumption, and with these damaged lives put and end to the laws. Well, I don't have to tell you that this never happened. After over 10 years of one state after the other passing medicinal laws there have been no deaths or serious harm to show how dangerous these laws were: to those trying to remove them.

The federal government isn't finished with its effort to stop legalization, but medically and recreationally. By staying out of the fray, the agencies that would normally be involved in an evolving industry have been kept out. It isn't just the inability to access banks that is causing problems, it is the absence of agencies like the FDA, EPA, DOA and their expertise that is the next step in stopping the spread of Marijuana laws. IF THEY CANT STOP IT POLITICALLY, THEY WILL STOP IT LEGALLY!!

By being hands off, the federal government is setting up legal states for failure. Read the news, listen to those who want these laws to go away, they are still looking for those that have been injured by consuming Marijuana, only now it is through the lack of quality and purity laws, and by propaganda showing us those who were made sick because of the lack of safety in growing a pure, contaminant and pesticide free product.

The news if full of stories of those made sick because they smoked marijuana that was contaminated with molds or fungal infections, or those hurt because they smoked product contaminated with dangerous agriculture products, made to kill molds, fungus and pests.

This hands off policy by the federal government makes it critical for not only the states to step up and ensure product safety, but for growers to be proactive in finding ways to grow a safe crop while at the same time make enough profit to continue.

I will be exploring these issues and hopefully provide answers to growing a safe and abundant crop that will prove these new legalization laws are the right way to go.

Learn about growing hemp in 2016. Find out about new laws governing cultivation. Become a member of the hemp association. Check out seed and cultivar varieties.

Q&A with Oregon's top marijuana Attorney Brian Michaels about the latest information and requirements for participating in Oregon’s new Recreational Marijuana Program.

Brian L. Michaels, P.C. is the most comprehensive and knowledgeable marijuana trial attorney in Oregon. He has almost 25 years of experience specializing in medical and non-medical marijuana defenses, marijuana/property return and asset forfeiture state and federal.

He strives to provide his clients with aggressive, honest and straight forward legal representation. He has served as a long standing member of the Oregon Health Authority’s Advisory Committee on Medical Marijuana; is lifetime member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML); a Sponsoring member of National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA); He was also cofounder and legal counsel for the High Times’ WHEE I and WHEE II (World Hemp Extravaganza) concerts in Harrisburg, Oregon.

We understand that legal situations are a scary and confusing time. We are here to help you navigate your way through it by helping our clients understand their situation and all possible outcomes by providing one-on-one counseling. He is always available to answer any questions or concerns that may come up during and even after your case. He is accessible via email or telephone.

Everyone’s situations are different and Attorney Michaels takes the time to listen to you and your needs to find how he can best assist you in getting the best possible representation available.

Clients are treated with respect and dignity. We strive to provide comprehensive representation from start to finish. It is our focus to provide you with a clear and complete evaluation of your situation. Attorney Michaels takes time to make sure you are involved and informed in all aspects of your case. He will answer your questions thoughtfully, thoroughly and most important honestly. He will help you understand the legal repercussion you may be facing and any future impact it may have.

He specializes in representing people charged with marijuana related offenses, specializing in medical marijuana defenses and facilitating the successful return of patient’s medication and property.

Brian L. Michaels, P.C. provides representation in all Federal and Oregon State Courts. Our office is located in the heart of downtown Eugene at 259 East 5th Avenue, Suite 300D Eugene, Oregon 97401 (541) 687-0578.

Oregon Sungrown Growers' Guild President Pioneer Pete Gendron will be presenting for us on all things regulatory in nature.

Pioneer Pete has been an advisor the the legislature, served on the OLCC's Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement Committee, and was most recently appointed by the Governor's Office to the task force on implementation of SB 844; one of the most historically significant pieces of cannabis legislation ever passed.

As Omnibudsman, Pioneer Pete will be bringing the process to our audience in a fashion that is sure to be as enjoyable as it is educational. Speaking at events all over Oregon for cannabis the same way the Lorax speaks for the Truffula tree, this is a do not miss seminar!

Gather up your buds and enjoy the multidimensional beauty of our high fashion apparel. Cannaflage Designs will be blazing down the runway with our smokin' designs at this fashion show. Work or play, we have you covered with interior décor, accessories and clothing that far exceeds the boring "leaf" pattern. Cannaflage Designs is the leading supplier of quality, unique décor, accessories and apparel.