Category: Marijuana / Cannabis

Rod’s Keynote speech: Perils Facing the Hemp and Cannabinoid Industry [Video]

In this keynote speech Rod addresses perils facing the hemp industry, including the threat posed by Big Marijuana, cannabis associations that purport to advocate for hemp while promoting corporate marijuana interests, and the current crisis for hemp in NC. Rod also discusses important federal law issues and practical recommendations for the hemp industry.

23 Jun 2022Comments: 0

The Source Rule is Alive and Well

The Source Rule, which says that the source of a cannabinoid determines its legal status, is embedded into the legal fabric of the cannabis industry. In this article I respond to arguments claiming that the Source Rule is dead and show that, far from dead, it is now more relevant than ever.

2 May 2022Comments: 2

DEA Seed Letter – Triumph or Trap?

Since the DEA’s Seed Letter became public I have fielded a number of calls from clients about selling cannabis seeds. Everyone wants to know if it is possible to sell cannabis seeds and other low-THC cannabis materials, such as cannabis clones, and stay out of legal trouble. The answer is, “It depends”.

13 Apr 2022Comments: 5

Kight Law Attorney Philip Snow On the Future of Delta-8 THC and Other Cannabinoids (Video)

Watch an in-depth discussion about delta-8 THC and other cannabinoids, state regulation of hemp, and medical marijuana with Kight Law attorney Philip Snow and Joe Agostinelli of the CPG & CBD University Podcast.

7 Feb 2022Comments: 0

Will 2022 Be a Stormy Year for Cannabis? (VIDEO AND ARTICLE)

I am fortunate enough to speak with clients, attorneys, and other experts in the cannabis industry on a daily basis and have some thoughts about what we can expect for cannabis (by which I mean both “hemp” and “marijuana”) in 2002.

3 Jan 2022Comments: 2

Rod Discusses D8, Federal Legalization, and the Future of CBD on the C3 Podcast (Video)

Rod discusses delta-8 THC, federal legalization, and the future of CBD on the C3 Higher Learning LV podcast with Curt Robbins and Dena Putnam.

27 Sep 2021Comments: 2

Are Precision Fermented Cannabinoids an Existential Threat to the Cannabis Industry? (Podcast)

Are Precision Fermented Cannabinoids (PFC) an Existential Threat to the Cannabis Industry?…

15 Sep 2021Comments: 0

Rod Discusses Cannabis Banking, Taxation, Federal Legalization, and Mexico With CannaBiz Connect (Video)

I recently discussed cannabis banking, taxation, federal legalization, and cannabis legalization in Mexico with Earl Carruthers of CannaBiz Connect. You can watch the of our conversation video here.

16 Jul 2021Comments: 5

Rod Discusses Psychedelics and Cannabis On “How to Launch an Industry” (Podcast)

“How to Launch an Industry”, created and hosted by my friends, Dr. Jahan Marcu and Dr. Nigam Arora, is one of the most intelligent and creative podcasts I’ve encountered about the psychedelics and cannabis industries. I was a recent guest on the June 14 episode, “Profit and Laws”.

21 Jun 2021Comments: 0

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