I was asked to prepare an open letter to the hemp and CBD industry regarding concerns with the proposed US Hemp Authority Certification Program as developed and championed by the Hemp Roundtable and supported by the Hemp Industries Association.
Category: Business and Commerce Law
Marijuana Laws- Past, Present, and Future (InfoGraphic)
Thanks to my colleague, attorney Neil Juneja of Gleam Law, and his team for creating and sharing this infographic.
CBD, Hemp, and the FDA- The Video Primer You Need (by Klee Irwin)
This video by Klee Irwin teases out and summarizes the current pertinent issues regarding hemp and CBD that everyone should know.
MG Magazine Names Rod Among Top 30 Powerful Cannabis Litigators
Rod’s litigation experience helps him design deals that avoid common pitfalls.
The Rapidly Emerging Mexican Cannabis Market (Guest Post)
Rapid developments in Mexico are putting more pressure than ever before on the US to change its marijuana laws.
Rod Quoted in CLR Article on Cannabis Banking in Europe and USA
Obtaining access to banking services is a problem that has plagued the cannabis industry since its inception.
Can a State Criminalize the Sale of Hemp Derived CBD?
The Farm Bill specifically prohibits a state from interfering with the transportation or commerce of hemp and hemp products within its borders. So why are Ohio and other states interfering?
The Legal Status of Cannabis Seeds: An International Overview- Guest Post
All cannabis products come from cannabis plants, which necessarily grow from cannabis seeds. This article is a summary overview of the legal status of cannabis seeds in four select European countries, with a postscript about importing seeds into the USA.
Rod Interviewed by CBD School (Podcast)
Rod recently spoke with CBD School on the 2018 Farm Bill and the future of hemp and CBD.