The FTC recently issued fines and sanctions to six CBD product manufacturers who were accused of providing misleading information to consumers about the benefits of hemp extract and CBD.
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Delta-8 THC and State Law
There are many challenges with advising clients or potential clients about ∆8, one of which is the fact that many states across the country regulate hemp, hemp-derived CBD, and ∆8 differently. As a result, there is no “one-size-fits all” answer to whether ∆8 products can be manufactured, distributed, or sold within a given state.
Rod Discusses Cannabis and Psychedelics on “How To Launch An Industry” Podcast
Listen to Rod and other industry experts discuss the dichotomy between patenting psychedelics compounds and promoting free and open research, the complexities of South American cannabis in Europe, the 12,000 year old relationship between humans and psychedelics, a side by side comparison of two hallucinogenic substances, and how well various cannabinoids permeate the skin.
HIA and RE Botanicals File Second Lawsuit Against DEA
HIA and RE Botanicals filed a second legal action against the DEA regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR). Kight Law is proud to be part of the legal team.
Hemp Business Law CLE Tomorrow- Will You Join Us?
On Friday, October 2, 2020, I will be discussing hemp business law along with my colleague, Tyler Russell, and Professor Marne Coit of NC State University for a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar. I hope you can join us.
HIA and RE Botanicals Sue DEA Over Hemp Rule
HIA and RE Botanicals filed a legal action against the DEA on Friday regarding the Interim Final Rule it issued on August 21, 2020. We are proud to be part of the legal team.
DEA Just Dropped a Bomb on the Hemp Industry. Part 2: Delta-8 THC
The issuance of the DEA’s new rule continues a pattern of unwanted and aggressive interference with a lawful industry. This article addresses the DEA’s position on delta-8 THC.
Watch Rod on the Cannabinoid Connect Podcast (Video)
I recently had a wide-ranging discussion about cannabinoids, hemp, and marijuana with Kevin Carrillo of the Cannabinoid Connect podcast. Watch it here.
Oregon Hemp- An Overview of ODA Rules
The key takeaway is that transparency is rewarded. The ODA monitoring program will consist largely of education and outreach, and will start with random site record keeping visits.