Hemp industry professionals want, (and more importantly consumers deserve) accountability, and a standard set of protocols that they can follow to ensure that hemp and CBD products are safe, and contain CBD in concentrations that match their labels.
Rod Quoted in Shape Magazine and Lawyer’s Weekly
CBD is becoming such a popular topic that I and my colleagues…
Will You Be at NoCo Hemp Expo?
I’m excited to be on a panel at NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver this Friday to discuss “Legal Insight: Farm Bill, Policy, Regulation”.
Using the Terms “Cannabis”, “Marijuana”, and “Hemp”: A 60 Second Primer
On the west coast, the term “cannabis” is quickly replacing “marijuana” as the preferred term. While this may be proper and laudable from a botanical and historical perspective, it muddies the water when analyzing legal issues.
Rod Talks Cannabis With Tom Howard (Video)
I recently talked cannabis law with attorney Tom Howard. We discussed cannabis law, CBD, THC testing, marijuana legal trivia, emerging trends, and lots of other things. Here’s the video.
Your Feedback to the Hemp Authority Program is Needed by April 15
The Hemp Authority wants your comments on its certification program, which it is calling “Guidance Plan 1.0”, so that it can revise it into “Guidance plan 2.0”. The deadline for commenting is April 15, 2019.
West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry
A WV federal court dismissed a case brought against hemp farmers, ruling that hemp is not a controlled substance and may be transported across state lines.
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.