April 20 has rapidly evolved into a multifaceted, global celebration of cannabis that emphasizes unity, the power of grass-roots advocacy, and a world in which social justice and a sustainable future can be achieved.
Category: Business and Commerce Law
Rod Discusses USDA Hemp Regulation with New Frontier Data (Video)
I had a great time discussing the USDA’s hemp regulations with John Kagia and Jake Sitler on April 22, 2020. The webinar was hosted by New Frontier Data. You can watch it here.
Do Not Claim That Your CBD Helps With COVID-19
It is good to see the FDA taking quick and firm action against companies improperly marketing their CBD products as effective against COVID-19, a devastating pandemic with no contemporary precedent.
Any Port in a Storm- Federal Programs That Help Hemp and CBD Businesses
There are several options provided by the US federal government that hemp and CBD businesses can take advantage of during these turbulent times.
Are Oregon Cannabis Dispensaries Offering an Essential Service?
If cannabis stores close, the state of Oregon would be depriving many patients who rely on retail cannabis stores access to their medicine. If retail cannabis stores remain open, does it make sense to limit access to medicinal patents?
Hemp Trademarking- Why You Cannot Own a Varietal Name
Trademark registration is not simply a matter of racing to the USPTO to register a word or phrase that you wish to have exclusive rights to, even if you were the first to use the word or phrase.
Managing Cash Flow In a Crisis- 10 Things To Do Right Now
I have observed that many people fail to “think properly” about how to handle financial downturns and find themselves thrashing in the dark, despite the fact that there are a number of simple and effective methods for managing cash flow that produce results.
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Rod Discusses US and EU CBD Regulations at Europe Canna Expo-Dublin
For my talk, I compared and contrasted the hemp and CBD regulatory regimes in Europe and US. Although they parallel each other in some respects, particularly policy, they are fundamentally different in their approaches.