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Rod Kight & the Kight On Cannabis Blog
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 aim to do several things with this blog. First and foremost, I want to convey my thoughts about cannabis. In particular, I intend to focus on business and legal issues. But, I won't limit myself to those aspects of cannabis. I will also discuss health issues; newsworthy events; funny, interesting, and/or outrageous stories; history; politics; and other cannabis-related items of note.
Second, I intend to promote myself as a cannabis lawyer. This is a business tool for me which I also hope will be helpful to my past, present, and future clients. I intend to promote products, organizations, and individuals that I believe are worthy of promotion. Finally, I want this blog to be both entertaining and a vehicle for cannabis advocacy. Cannabis should be legal and I want 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.
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 along with its companion Facebook presence since 2015.
Rod is a contributor at the Global Hemp Group Blog.
The Kight on Cannabis Blog
The Definitive Word on Weed
Rod Talks With Coach Freddie of the iHemp Revolution
I recently spoke with Coach Freddie about hemp, B-corps, and the future…
California Goes Off the Rails In New FAQ About CBD
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food and Drug Branch (FDB),…
Rod Quoted in Pot Network News Story About CBD Oil
In light of the FDA’s approval of Epidiolex, a marijuana based CBD…
Rod Quoted In Hemp Industry Daily
I spoke with Hemp Industry Daily editor Kristen Nichols last week about a…
2018 Hemp Farming Act- Status Report
With Congress back in session after the July 4 holiday I thought…
ROD KIGHT RECEIVES WILLIAM THORP PRO BONO SERVICE AWARD
We are pleased to share that Attorney Rod Kight has received the…
Rod Quoted In Leafly About CBD
I recently had a long conversation with Ben Adlin of Leafly. We…
FDA Approves CBD Medication
The FDA approved Epidiolex, a marijuana derived CBD medication manufactured by GW…
A Hemp Tour of North Carolina
Ashley and I took a trip across North Carolina this week. We…
Rod Quoted in Pot Network News Story About Hemp
I’m always happy to talk with cannabis journalist Brandon Dorfman. He digs…
WI Prosecutor Quickly Reverses Position on CBD
In a rapid series of events this week the Racine County, Wisconsin…
UPDATE- Farm Bill Passed Ag Committee WITHOUT Grassley Amendment!
This is an update to yesterday’s post about the Grassley Amendment to…
URGENT CALL TO ACTION! Contact Your Senators NOW To Protect CBD
In a distressing and urgent turn of events, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA)…
WHO Issues Glowing Report of CBD But Misstates the Law
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a Critical Review Report (Report) on…
Thought Leadership for the Hemp and Cannabis Industries
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