Author: Rod Kight

“Hot” Hemp Extract- New Lawsuit Underlines Need for Clarity

While the Farm Bill is unequivocal about expanding the category of legal hemp to include “extracts”, it does not specify an acceptable upper THC concentration limit, nor explicitly allow or disallow for remediation through removal and destruction of some, or all, of the THC they contain.

8 Jun 2020Comments: 3

CBD and the Novel Foods Directive- An Introduction

Manufacturers of food products containing CBD and other cannabinoid derivatives must submit a Novel Foods application in line with the Novel Foods Regulation in order to sell their products in the European Union.

5 Jun 2020Comments: 0

Talking Cannabis (Podcast)

I recently had an in depth discussion with Maynard Breslow of Dank Discussions Podcast. We discussed a number of important topics currently facing the cannabis industry.

25 May 2020Comments: 0

US Hemp Industry Launches Campaign to Support Healthcare Workers and Community Organizations

As in 1942 when US farmers were called to action through the Hemp for Victory Campaign to bring back hemp to help during WWII, the Friends of HEMP are calling on the US hemp industry to again prove the incredible potential of hemp in supporting our country during times of crisis.

22 May 2020Comments: 0

COVID Claims & Financial Strains (Podcast)

I recently had a great discussion with Andrew Bish and Chad Frey of the Taking Root hemp podcast. We discussed a number of topics, including FDA claims and how hemp and CBD companies can weather the current financial storm.

18 May 2020Comments: 0

Medical Cannabis Clinical Evidence Is Becoming Immune To State Borders

A physician’s education about cannabis medicine, and her patient’s treatment options, should not depend on their state of residence. Patient access should be based on sound science and physicians should receive comprehensive and uniform education regardless of the state in which they practice.

15 May 2020Comments: 2

Is CBN the Next Big Thing? A Legal Analysis.

My vote for “the next CBD” goes to cannabinol (CBN). This is based on its growing acclaim as a safe sleep aid with few, if any, side effects.

4 May 2020Comments: 0

Cannabinoid Contenders- Which Will Be the “Next CBD”?

Will “the next CBD” be CBG, Δ8THC, THCV, or some other cannabinoid? There are arguments for and against each one.

4 May 2020Comments: 1

NC State University Promotes Hemp In Recent Article

This month’s NC State University magazine features hemp on its cover and includes a story about hemp in NC. I am pleased that it mentions several of my clients and provides a helpful overview of the impact that hemp is having on state and national economies.

23 Apr 2020Comments: 0

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