Category: Marijuana / Cannabis

Nevada Law Will Protect Employees Who Use Marijuana (Guest Post)

Employers in most states still have the right to discriminate against cannabis users in pre-employment drug screenings. The exception is the state of Nevada, which passed legislation banning the disqualification of a candidate for employment based on cannabis use.

27 Jun 2019Comments: 0

FDA Wants Your Comments on CBD

As anyone involved in the cannabis industry is aware, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held hearings on May 31, 2019. Ostensibly, the hearing was about “Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds”. In reality, it was about cannabidiol (CBD) in foods, cosmetics, and dietary supplements.

24 Jun 2019Comments: 10

FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis

Hemp industry professionals want, (and more importantly consumers deserve) accountability, and a standard set of protocols that they can follow to ensure that hemp and CBD products are safe, and contain CBD in concentrations that match their labels.

20 Apr 2019Comments: 2

Using the Terms “Cannabis”, “Marijuana”, and “Hemp”: A 60 Second Primer

On the west coast, the term “cannabis” is quickly replacing “marijuana” as the preferred term. While this may be proper and laudable from a botanical and historical perspective, it muddies the water when analyzing legal issues.

25 Mar 2019Comments: 4

Rod Talks Cannabis With Tom Howard (Video)

I recently talked cannabis law with attorney Tom Howard. We discussed cannabis law, CBD, THC testing, marijuana legal trivia, emerging trends, and lots of other things. Here’s the video.

24 Mar 2019Comments: 2

The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)

The mouth swab drug test is commonly used by employers. Here’s what you need to know.

16 Mar 2019Comments: 4

West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry

A WV federal court dismissed a case brought against hemp farmers, ruling that hemp is not a controlled substance and may be transported across state lines.

14 Mar 2019Comments: 0

Are Cryptocurrencies the Future of Cannabis Commerce? (GUEST POST)

If Congress legislates a solution to the cannabis commerce problem it is difficult to envision cryptocurrencies gaining a foothold. But if Congress fails to act, cryptocurrencies may become intwined with future cannabis commerce.

24 Feb 2019Comments: 0

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.

16 Jan 2019Comments: 1

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