Category: Federal Commerce- USA

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.

10 May 2019Comments: 33

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.

26 Apr 2019Comments: 8

FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis

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.

20 Apr 2019Comments: 2

Rod Quoted in Shape Magazine and Lawyer’s Weekly

CBD is becoming such a popular topic that I and my colleagues…

11 Apr 2019Comments: 0

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”.

27 Mar 2019Comments: 1

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.

14 Mar 2019Comments: 0

USPS Issues Guidelines for Mailing CBD

The USPS acknowledges the legal status of hemp derived CBD and provides temporary “acceptance criteria” for demonstrating when a mailing is compliant.

12 Mar 2019Comments: 28

FDA Commissioner’s Resignation Raises Questions About CBD Regulation

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.

6 Mar 2019Comments: 5

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.

24 Feb 2019Comments: 0

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