These two issues will define and shape the hemp and CBD industry in 2019.
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Enter the Regulators: The FDA Issues A Statement About Hemp and CBD
Although not binding law, the FDA’s Statement provides some important insights into its current view and the direction it may take with respect to hemp and CBD.
Dawn of a New Era: The 2018 Farm Bill is Now Law
According to all predictions the hemp and CBD industry is about to take off like a rocket ship.
Rod Speaks at CBD Expo East
I was honored to speak on two panels at CBD Expo East with a number of excellent co-panelists: “Regulatory (Re-)Scheduling of CBD & its Drug Abuse Liability” and “Globalization: CBD in Markets Around the World”.
Cannabusiness Infographic- Guest Post
The cannabis industry is growing like a weed. Since 2016, US revenue from cannabis has almost doubled.
Hemp Testing 101: Analytical Testing Protocols Explained and Evaluated
In a very real and practical way, using one testing method can result in a different legal outcome than a using a different method.
Rod Speaks At Southern US Hemp Conference and Expo
I enjoyed sharing a panel to discuss hemp legal issues with my friends and fellow attorneys at the Southern US Hemp Conference and Expo this week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
The Rapidly Evolving Legal Status of CBD
To say that all CBD is unlawful because it is a derivative of Cannabis is nonsensical; there are lawful and unlawful types of Cannabis.
The 2014 Farm Act Has Expired- What Now?
Congress has not yet enacted the 2018 Farm Bill. It is likely to pass within the next 8 weeks or so. However, what is the current legal status of industrial hemp now that the 2014 Farm Act has expired?