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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.

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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.

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Can You Own a Hemp Strain? The Sticky Difference between Names and Trademarks.

April 14, 2019

Whether a company can claim an exclusive right to use a specific term in connection with hemp ultimately depends on that company’s conduct.

Rod Quoted in Shape Magazine and Lawyer’s Weekly

April 11, 2019

CBD is becoming such a popular topic that I and my colleagues…

Will You Be at NoCo Hemp Expo?

March 27, 2019

I’m excited to be on a panel at NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver this Friday to discuss “Legal Insight: Farm Bill, Policy, Regulation”.

Using the Terms “Cannabis”, “Marijuana”, and “Hemp”: A 60 Second Primer

March 25, 2019

On the west coast, the term “cannabis” is quickly replacing “marijuana” as the preferred term. While this may be proper and laudable from a botanical and historical perspective, it muddies the water when analyzing legal issues.

Rod Talks Cannabis With Tom Howard (Video)

March 24, 2019

I recently talked cannabis law with attorney Tom Howard. We discussed cannabis law, CBD, THC testing, marijuana legal trivia, emerging trends, and lots of other things. Here’s the video.

Your Feedback to the Hemp Authority Program is Needed by April 15

March 21, 2019

The Hemp Authority wants your comments on its certification program, which it is calling “Guidance Plan 1.0”, so that it can revise it into “Guidance plan 2.0”. The deadline for commenting is April 15, 2019.

The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)

March 16, 2019

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

March 14, 2019

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

March 12, 2019

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

March 6, 2019

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

March 5, 2019

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)

February 24, 2019

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.

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Can You Own a Hemp Strain? The Sticky Difference between Names and Trademarks.

Rod Quoted in Shape Magazine and Lawyer’s Weekly

Will You Be at NoCo Hemp Expo?

Using the Terms “Cannabis”, “Marijuana”, and “Hemp”: A 60 Second Primer

Rod Talks Cannabis With Tom Howard (Video)

Your Feedback to the Hemp Authority Program is Needed by April 15

The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)

West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry

USPS Issues Guidelines for Mailing CBD

FDA Commissioner’s Resignation Raises Questions About CBD Regulation

Hemp Industry Pushes Back On Proposed Certification Program

Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Cannabis Commerce? (GUEST POST)

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