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I am Rod Kight. I live in Asheville, North Carolina where I practice law, raise five kids, play music, advocate for cannabis legalization, and enjoy life. I hope you find this blog to be informative, entertaining, and a helpful vehicle for cannabis advocacy. Cannabis should be legal in all of its forms and I intend for this blog to be a part of the larger legalization movement.
Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and selling marijuana are all federal crimes and that this blog is not intended to give you any legal advice, much less lead you to believe that marijuana is legal under federal law. Please also note that even though marijuana is illegal under federal law, you will need to pay federal taxes just as though you are a legal entity. This is true even if you are a state law not-for-profit entity.
The Kight on Cannabis Blog
The Definitive Word on Weed
The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)
The mouth swab drug test is commonly used by employers. Here’s what you need to know.
West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry
A WV federal court dismissed a case brought against hemp farmers, ruling that hemp is not a controlled substance and may be transported across state lines.
USPS Issues Guidelines for Mailing CBD
The USPS acknowledges the legal status of hemp derived CBD and provides temporary “acceptance criteria” for demonstrating when a mailing is compliant.
FDA Commissioner’s Resignation Raises Questions About CBD Regulation
While Gottlieb’s resignation alone may not indicate an immediate change in FDA policy toward CBD, it definitely creates a degree of uncertainty as to what will be atop the agenda of Commissioner Gottlieb’s replacement.
Hemp Industry Pushes Back On Proposed Certification Program
The Hemp Authority has proposed a certification program that many leading stakeholders contend is flawed. Fortunately, it’s agreed to work on “version 2.0”.
Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Cannabis Commerce? (GUEST POST)
If Congress legislates a solution to the cannabis commerce problem it is difficult to envision cryptocurrencies gaining a foothold. But if Congress fails to act, cryptocurrencies may become intwined with future cannabis commerce.
The USDA Wants Your Comments- By March 1
The USDA is seeking public input regarding the 2018 Farm Bill. It will accept written comments through March 1, 2019.
North Carolina is Most Recent State to Follow FDA Position On CBD
The upshot of all this generally, and in North Carolina specifically, is that there is strong legal precedent that businesses may continue to sell products containing full-spectrum hemp extract derived from lawful hemp.
Taming the Unicorn- Brokering Hemp Biomass and CBD Deals
A good hemp biomass and CBD broker knows how to identify and tame “unicorn” deals with effective strategies.
Open Letter Regarding the US Hemp Authority Certification Program
I was asked to prepare an open letter to the hemp and CBD industry regarding concerns with the proposed US Hemp Authority Certification Program as developed and championed by the Hemp Roundtable and supported by the Hemp Industries Association.
Marijuana Laws- Past, Present, and Future (InfoGraphic)
Thanks to my colleague, attorney Neil Juneja of Gleam Law, and his team for creating and sharing this infographic.
CBD, Hemp, and the FDA- The Video Primer You Need (by Klee Irwin)
This video by Klee Irwin teases out and summarizes the current pertinent issues regarding hemp and CBD that everyone should know.
Cannabis Legalization Is Changing the Way Parents Talk to Their Kids (Guest Post)
Although it may seem counterintuitive, cannabis legalization can help improve communications between parents and their children.
MG Magazine Names Rod Among Top 30 Powerful Cannabis Litigators
Rod’s litigation experience helps him design deals that avoid common pitfalls.
The Rapidly Emerging Mexican Cannabis Market (Guest Post)
Rapid developments in Mexico are putting more pressure than ever before on the US to change its marijuana laws.
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Rod's Publications
Beyond Rope & Dope; Best Lawyers in America Winter Business Edition 2017
Author of the first legal business primer for the cannabis industry.
News, advocacy and opinions for the cannabis industry.
Rod is a contributor at the Global Hemp Group Blog.
Thought Leadership for the Hemp and Cannabis Industries
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