On Friday, October 2, 2020, I will be discussing hemp business law along with my colleague, Tyler Russell, and Professor Marne Coit of NC State University for a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar. I hope you can join us.
Author: Rod Kight
HIA and RE Botanicals Sue DEA Over Hemp Rule
HIA and RE Botanicals filed a legal action against the DEA on Friday regarding the Interim Final Rule it issued on August 21, 2020. We are proud to be part of the legal team.
DEA Just Dropped a Bomb on the Hemp Industry. Part 2: Delta-8 THC
The issuance of the DEA’s new rule continues a pattern of unwanted and aggressive interference with a lawful industry. This article addresses the DEA’s position on delta-8 THC.
DEA Just Dropped a Bomb on the Hemp Industry. Part 1: Hemp Extract
The issuance of the DEA’s new rule continues a pattern of unwanted and aggressive interference with a lawful industry. This article addresses the DEA’s position on hemp extract.
Watch Rod on the Cannabinoid Connect Podcast (Video)
I recently had a wide-ranging discussion about cannabinoids, hemp, and marijuana with Kevin Carrillo of the Cannabinoid Connect podcast. Watch it here.
EU Commission Says CBD from Cannabis is a Narcotic, Not a Novel Food. What About the UK?
What are your options now that the EU has declared CBD from cannabis a narcotic, rather than a Novel Food?
Rod Kight on the “Plants to Plants” Hemp Processing Seminar (Video)
Rod Kight discusses hemp with Emmett McGregor of SciPhy Systems for the season finale of the “Plants to Plants” hemp processing seminar series.
Oregon Hemp- An Overview of ODA Rules
The key takeaway is that transparency is rewarded. The ODA monitoring program will consist largely of education and outreach, and will start with random site record keeping visits.
Delta 8 THC: Legal or Not?
Despite their similarities, the structural difference between Δ8THC and Δ9THC makes a substantial difference in how they affect our bodies. It also affects their legal status.