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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

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.

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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.

Rod Interviewed by CBD School (Podcast)

January 6, 2019
Rod recently spoke with CBD School on the 2018 Farm Bill and the future of hemp and CBD.

Personal Rights When Arrested for Legal Cannabis Possession- Guest Post

December 30, 2018
Here’s what you need to know about your legal rights when you are in possession of hemp but approached or arrested for marijuana.

Two Pivotal Issues Will Define Hemp and CBD in 2019

December 26, 2018
These two issues will define and shape the hemp and CBD industry in 2019.

Enter the Regulators: The FDA Issues A Statement About Hemp and CBD

December 21, 2018
Although not binding law, the FDA’s Statement provides some important insights into its current view and the direction it may take with respect to hemp and CBD.

Dawn of a New Era: The 2018 Farm Bill is Now Law

December 20, 2018
According to all predictions the hemp and CBD industry is about to take off like a rocket ship.

Rod Speaks at CBD Expo East

December 17, 2018
I was honored to speak on two panels at CBD Expo East with a number of excellent co-panelists: “Regulatory (Re-)Scheduling of CBD & its Drug Abuse Liability” and “Globalization: CBD in Markets Around the World”.

Cannabusiness Infographic- Guest Post

December 12, 2018
The cannabis industry is growing like a weed. Since 2016, US revenue from cannabis has almost doubled.
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Hemp Testing 101: Analytical Testing Protocols Explained and Evaluated

December 3, 2018
In a very real and practical way, using one testing method can result in a different legal outcome than a using a different method.

The evolving regulatory status of CBD

November 29, 2018
“The evolving regulatory status of CBD”, a paper I co-wrote with Dr. Jamie Corroon, was published this week on the popular Project CBD website.

Rod Speaks At Southern US Hemp Conference and Expo

November 28, 2018
I enjoyed sharing a panel to discuss hemp legal issues with my friends and fellow attorneys at the Southern US Hemp Conference and Expo this week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Thought Leadership for the Hemp and Cannabis Industries

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