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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.

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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A Tale of Two States: Texas and Indiana Take Opposite CBD Paths

April 9, 2018
In addition to offering some practical information regarding CBD developments in Indiana…

An Open Letter to Industrial Hemp and CBD Businesses

March 30, 2018
The US industrial hemp industry continues to gain momentum. I have personally…

Congress Continues to Bolster Hemp in New Appropriations Act

March 26, 2018
As anyone involved in the industrial hemp (hemp) and hemp derived cannabidiol…

Rod quoted in Truthout article: “The Misplaced Attacks on Legal Cannabis Continue”

March 20, 2018
I am a big fan of investigative journalism. Truthout published an excellent…
Marijuana Banking

Is Congress About to Fix Marijuana Banking?

March 12, 2018
Obtaining broad access to banking services remains a top priority for the…

BREAKING NEWS: All Charges Dropped in TN “Candy Crush” CBD Operation

February 28, 2018
“Operation Candy Crush” by law enforcement in Rutherford County, TN, is officially…

Breaking news: Charges Likely to Be Dropped in TN “Candy Crush” CBD Operation

February 26, 2018
This just in: Charges filed in Rutherford County, TN against over 20…

Trump Administration Weighs In On Industrial Hemp

February 26, 2018
The Trump Administration (Administration) made public its views on industrial hemp last…

What does it mean to be a cannabis lawyer? Pot Network Interviewed Rod about it.

February 20, 2018
I was recently interviewed on what it means to be a cannabis…

CBD and the Source Rule

February 19, 2018
The legal status of CBD is an issue that continues to confuse…

CBD, Hemp, and the “Curse of a Valid Defense”

February 15, 2018
Oral arguments in the Hemp Industries Association v. DEA case wrapped up…

Business Insider Reports on Rod’s Open Letter About Federal Cannabis Reform

February 5, 2018
I wrote an open letter to Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and the…

Thought Leadership for the Hemp and Cannabis Industries

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