Licensing your hemp or cannabis brand to an existing operator on the other side of the hemp-cannabis divide can be a great way to maximize the separation between these activities while enjoying the benefits of building a cross-market brand.
Author: Rod Kight
Why THCA Testing and COAs Are Essential for Compliance and Consumer Trust [GUEST ARTICLE]
Businesses thriving in the THCA space are those that embrace rigorous testing – not as a burden but as a fundamental business advantage. They are building legitimate enterprises designed to withstand both market and regulatory challenges.
Free Webinar Replay: Mastering Hemp Compliance Across All 50 States [Video Webinar]
Are you ready to grow your hemp business with confidence—and stay compliant nationwide? Watch the replay of our free legal webinar, where leading cannabis attorneys break down what it really takes to stay on the right side of hemp regulations in every U.S. state.
New Hemp Laws in Connecticut, Maine, Arkansas, and Maryland
Legislative sessions in many states have wrapped or soon will and there have been a flurry of state laws passed regarding hemp cannabinoid products. From Arkansas to Maine, we’ve seen some recent actions that are important for hemp businesses nationwide.
Thailand Recriminalizes Recreational Cannabis in Unprecedented Move
Although the recriminalization of recreational cannabis understandably steals the headlines, the new regulation includes an important provision that could bolster Thailand’s position in the international marketplace.
8th Circuit Reverses Key Hemp Industry Victory in Arkansas
Back on September 7, 2023, the Arkansas hemp industry scored a significant legal victory. That momentum shifted today.
Nebraska AG Continues Misguided THC Enforcement
Nebraska Attorney General (AG) Hilgers sent cease and desist letters to 82 Lincoln stores selling “THC-containing products”. THC prohibition doesn’t eliminate consumer demand; it just creates workarounds. It’s time for the law to catch up to American society today.
Texas Governor Vetos Anti-Hemp Bill
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed SB3 late last night in a nail-biter for the industry. Given that Texas is the country’s largest hemp market, the bill’s effects would have rippled throughout the country.
A New, Fast Moving NC Bill Will Wreck the State’s Booming Hemp Industry
HB-328 jumped the legislative line in North Carolina this past week and was swiftly passed by the state’s Senate. It is headed to the House this week. If enacted, HB-328 will wreck the state’s booming hemp industry.








