Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture established new emergency regulations and a licensing program for businesses working with hemp derived cannabinoids. Businesses currently operating in the hemp-derived cannabinoid space in Tennessee, or those planning to do so in the future, should review these important changes and conform their business plans accordingly.

Starting on July 1, 2024, hemp companies selling products into and out of the State of Oregon will have some new requirements to navigate. Businesses should be reviewing the changes in Oregon now in preparation for this transition.

Dealing with numerous state laws and regulations can be a nightmare, which is why we created two new resources for our clients: a State by State Labeling Spreadsheet and a Labeling Guidance Memo. Click on the article to learn more about obtaining these resources.

Guest writer “George Watchington” opines on political use of the term “intoxicating hemp” to steer the conversation in favor of corporate marijuana.

Governor DeSantis vetoed Florida Senate Bill 1698 today, saving the state’s hemp industry from imminent demise.

In a moment when the national discourse is hemp vs. marijuana, and Congress argues about stamping out the intoxicating hemp industry altogether, Minnesota’s experience offers some lessons on how these two industries can co-exist.

The DEA issued another letter about THCa that is making headlines. It is difficult to understand why the issue is circling back around again, a year later. I address the DEA’s position… again… in this article.

Big Marijuana’s “total war” against hemp was exposed by the Miller Amendment’s inclusion in the House farm bill. The future of hemp and the entire cannabis industry will be determined by what is happening right now. Act accordingly.