While Gottlieb’s resignation alone may not indicate an immediate change in FDA policy toward CBD, it definitely creates a degree of uncertainty as to what will be atop the agenda of Commissioner Gottlieb’s replacement.
Author: Rod Kight
Hemp Industry Pushes Back On Proposed Certification Program
The Hemp Authority has proposed a certification program that many leading stakeholders contend is flawed. Fortunately, it’s agreed to work on “version 2.0”.
Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Cannabis Commerce? (GUEST POST)
If Congress legislates a solution to the cannabis commerce problem it is difficult to envision cryptocurrencies gaining a foothold. But if Congress fails to act, cryptocurrencies may become intwined with future cannabis commerce.
The USDA Wants Your Comments- By March 1
The USDA is seeking public input regarding the 2018 Farm Bill. It will accept written comments through March 1, 2019.
North Carolina is Most Recent State to Follow FDA Position On CBD
The upshot of all this generally, and in North Carolina specifically, is that there is strong legal precedent that businesses may continue to sell products containing full-spectrum hemp extract derived from lawful hemp.
Taming the Unicorn- Brokering Hemp Biomass and CBD Deals
A good hemp biomass and CBD broker knows how to identify and tame “unicorn” deals with effective strategies.
Open Letter Regarding the US Hemp Authority Certification Program
I was asked to prepare an open letter to the hemp and CBD industry regarding concerns with the proposed US Hemp Authority Certification Program as developed and championed by the Hemp Roundtable and supported by the Hemp Industries Association.
Marijuana Laws- Past, Present, and Future (InfoGraphic)
Thanks to my colleague, attorney Neil Juneja of Gleam Law, and his team for creating and sharing this infographic.
CBD, Hemp, and the FDA- The Video Primer You Need (by Klee Irwin)
This video by Klee Irwin teases out and summarizes the current pertinent issues regarding hemp and CBD that everyone should know.