Chris was born and raised in Carmel, IN. In 2009, he moved to St. Louis and attended St. Louis University (“SLU”) for undergrad, majoring in Exercise Science. After completing his undergrad at SLU, Chris went on to receive his master’s degree in athletic training before attending St. Louis University School of Law, where he focused on corporate and health care law.
After law school, Chris began his career by helping interested individuals apply for licensure with Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services to operate medical cannabis licenses. He was successful in starting three (3) cannabis companies at the onset of medical use in Missouri. After standing these companies up, Chris transitioned to consulting for medical and adult-use cannabis companies throughout the U.S., partnering with the former campaign manager of Legal MO 2018 and 2022, John Payne. Through their consulting firm, Chris was able to help dozens of newly awarded license holders navigate the rules and regulations of their applicable states, solidify business development goals, and compliant operations.
Before joining Stock Legal, Chris worked for a multi-state vertical cannabis company, with operations in Oklahoma and Missouri. He served as the company’s general counsel, chief of compliance, and director of business development. He was responsible for overseeing five (5) cannabis assets in Missouri, including their transition from medical only to adult-use and medical licenses.
Chris lives in Chesterfield. He enjoys golf and fishing, and is a diehard Atlanta Braves, Indianapolis Colts, and STL City FC supporter.
On August 29, 2024, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (“DHSS”) announced it will begin taking steps to “embargo and condemn” products containing traceable amounts of intoxicating cannabinoids, such as popular “gas station weed” from hemp-derived delta-8 THC.
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In our previous discussion about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on the enforcement of non-compete provisions, we outlined the potential impact of this sweeping regulation. Since then, significant developments have occurred, and we’re here to update you on the latest in this unfolding legal saga.
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You may have recently seen articles and advisory opinions from agencies such as Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (“DHSS”) regarding the concerns over Delta-8 and Delta-9 products entering the Missouri market. Specifically, there is concern over the lack of regulatory oversight and safety testing standards for these products.
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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to issue its final rule prohibiting almost all forms of non-competes with employees, both those entered in the past and those to be entered into in the future.
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