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Kight On Cannabis Blog

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 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.

Kight On Cannabis Blog

The Kight on Cannabis Blog

CBD, Hemp, and the FDA- The Video Primer You Need (by Klee Irwin)

February 11, 2019

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)

February 10, 2019

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

February 6, 2019

Rod’s litigation experience helps him design deals that avoid common pitfalls.

The Rapidly Emerging Mexican Cannabis Market (Guest Post)

February 5, 2019

Rapid developments in Mexico are putting more pressure than ever before on the US to change its marijuana laws.

Rod Quoted in CLR Article on Cannabis Banking in Europe and USA

February 4, 2019

Obtaining access to banking services is a problem that has plagued the cannabis industry since its inception.

Rod Interviewed by Honey Colony for Article About 2018 Farm Bill

January 20, 2019

I recently enjoyed some in depth discussions with editor Maryam Heinan and writer Alexandra Preston about hemp and CBD under the the 2018 Farm Bill.

Can a State Criminalize the Sale of Hemp Derived CBD?

January 17, 2019

The Farm Bill specifically prohibits a state from interfering with the transportation or commerce of hemp and hemp products within its borders. So why are Ohio and other states interfering?

The Legal Status of Cannabis Seeds: An International Overview- Guest Post

January 16, 2019

All cannabis products come from cannabis plants, which necessarily grow from cannabis seeds. This article is a summary overview of the legal status of cannabis seeds in four select European countries, with a postscript about importing seeds into the USA.

The Health Benefits of Cannabis (Guest Post)

January 12, 2019

Governments across the world, having become familiar with the health benefits of marijuana, are now legalizing cannabis use for medical patients. As a result, medical marijuana has become more mainstream than ever in the health industry.