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We hope you find this blog to be both informative and engaging. Since its creation several years ago by Rod Kight, the blog has addressed a wide number of legal issues impacting the cannabis industry.

Rod Kight is an award winning lawyer, advocate, and author focusing his efforts on supporting farmers, manufacturers, labs, distributors, brands, retailers, and others.

The Kight on Cannabis Blog Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give you any legal advice.

Kight On Cannabis Blog

Rod Kight is an award winning lawyer, advocate, and author focusing his efforts on supporting farmers, manufacturers, labs, distributors, brands, retailers, and others in the cannabis, hemp, marijuana, and CBD industries.

The Kight on Cannabis Blog Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give you any legal advice. We recommend that you consult with an attorney before taking any actions with respect to cannabis, including hemp, marijuana, and/or any of their cannabinoids. Marijuana is illegal under federal law and the laws of many states. Possessing, using, distributing, and/or selling marijuana are all federal crimes. Please also note that even though marijuana is illegal under federal law, participants in the marijuana industry are required to pay federal taxes. This is true even for state not-for-profit entities.

The Kight on Cannabis Blog

Trouble for U.S. Hemp Industry | USDA Interim Final Rule

November 26, 2019

Rod discusses problems with the USDA’s interim final rule that will affect the hemp industry.

Will the DEA Allow More Marijuana Research?

November 19, 2019

Although the DEA announcement appears to be a step in the right direction, many in the cannabis industry contend that the announcement is a stalling tactic.

The MORE Act- What You Need to Know

November 18, 2019

This historic Act could change the face of the cannabis industry as we know it. If passed, it would affect countless people whose lives have been ruined by the archaic and prohibitionist approach to non-violent cannabis offenses.

Spectrum Labs Podcast – What the new USDA Hemp Regulations Could Mean for the Hemp Industry – With Rod Kight

November 8, 2019

Rod discusses the USDA’s interim final rule with Jason De Los Santos of Spectrum Labs.

Does the USDA Rule Affect Hemp That Is Currently On the Market?

November 7, 2019

In this article I will discuss the Rule’s impact on hemp that was grown and harvested in 2019, much of which is currently on the market.

Kight Law Included In US News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 List

November 4, 2019

Kight Law is proud to announce that it is included in the US News and Best Lawyers list of “Best Law Firms” of 2020.

Rod Speaks at Cannabis Business Insurance Conference in NYC

November 2, 2019

As the cannabis industry matures, insurance is becoming a major factor in its growth and normalization. In many respects, the development and availability of insurance products signals a new phase in the industry.

USDA Hemp Regulations Analysis- Interstate Transport of Hemp

November 1, 2019

As a cannabis attorney, one of the questions I am asked most frequently is whether hemp and hemp products can be transported across state lines.

USDA Hemp Interim Rule: Crisis or Opportunity?

October 30, 2019

In this article decided to take a philosophical approach and ask whether the USDA’s Interim Rule for hemp will initiate a crisis or create novel opportunities in the hemp industry.