I spoke with Elijah Wolfson of Time Magazine about CBD after the FDA hearing. We spoke about several issues, including how to regulate CBD for mass market consumption while protecting the integrity of the clinical drug trials process.
Rod Selected to Speak at FDA Hearing on CBD
Rod was selected to speak at FDA’s Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds Public Hearing on Friday, May 31, 2019.
Super Lawyers Interviews Rod for a Story About Hemp and CBD
Super Lawyers discussed hemp and CBD business law with Rod Kight for a May, 2019 story.
North Carolina SBI “Wish List” Threatens Hemp Farmers
Hemp and marijuana look the same and have the same odor, both unburned and burned. This makes it impossible for law enforcement to use the appearance of marijuana or the odor of marijuana to develop probable cause for arrest, seizure of the item, or probable cause for a search warrant.
South Carolina Expands Hemp Program: What you need to know
In addition to expanding South Carolina’s existing hemp program, the Bill also provides much needed clarification on certain definitions (and prohibitions) related to hemp.
Rod Quoted in Cannabis Business Times
Melissa Schiller of Cannabis Business Times reached out to me last month to discuss hemp certification and published an article about it this month.
What is “Total THC” and Does It Matter?
In this article I will describe what is meant by “Total THC”, discuss why it has become an issue, lay out the arguments that support it, and conclude by arguing that the concept of “Total THC” is misplaced and not supported by the plain language of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Surprise Statewide Hemp and CBD Inspections in North Carolina
On Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8 and 9, the NC Dept. of Agriculture conducted a statewide inspection of hemp processors and retail outlets selling hemp flower and CBD products. The inspection was unannounced and caused significant speculation across the state.
Rod Listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s “100 People You Should Know”
Rod Kight is honored to be listed in Hemp Connoisseur Magazine’s “100 People You Should Know” list in its Spring 2019 edition.
US Customs at DFW is Arresting People and Seizing Their Hemp Products
“One single, small amount of CBD oil that you thought was cool to take on a trip with you, could result in life-changing effects,” says Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) US Customs (CBP) Port Director Cleatus Hunt Jr.