Cannabis Business Law

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Cannabis Business Law

From cultivation to banking to testing to commerce, we focus on the issues facing the cannabis industry. Cannabis law encompasses a wide array of issues and areas. It is constantly evolving. Not only do we stay abreast of changes affecting the cannabis industry, we work hard to provide thought leadership to drive, direct, and influence positive change. We take our work and our clients’ needs seriously. We want to form lasting relationships with our clients so that we know and can help guide them through changes, both internal and external.

Rod's Book "Cannabis Business Law"

Cannabis Business Law

Author of the first legal business primer for the cannabis industry.

Rod and Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero Discuss the Big Marijuana v Hemp Civil War, FDA, and the Future of Cannabis [Video]

By Rod Kight | April 21, 2023

Watch my in-depth conversation with Lukas Gilkey of Hometown Hero about hemp and cannabis issues, including the Civil War between Big Marijuana and the Hemp Industry.

Rod Discusses International Cannabis Trade, Hemp v Big Marijuana, and other Topics on the Karma Koala Podcast [Podcast]

By Rod Kight | April 10, 2023

I recently got an opportunity to discuss a wide range of current cannabis issues, including the international cannabis trade and the US battle between hemp and Big Marijuana, with Sean Hocking of the Karma Koala Podcast. Despite the heady issues, our conversation was casual and I even got to choose three songs to accompany the podcast.

THCO is a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance Says DEA

By Rod Kight | February 13, 2023

Although I do not always agree with the DEA’s view on cannabis matters, I agree with its opinion on THCO and, frankly, am not surprised. This is what I have been saying for a while.

Rod Discusses THCa Flower with Shayda Torabi on the To Be Blunt Podcast

By Rod Kight | January 30, 2023

“You gotta go into this with eyes open, and if you’re gonna go into it, you need to make sure that you’re well educated.” – Rod Kight

Rod Discusses THCa and Other Hemp Issues with JD McCormick of American Healthy Alternatives (Video Podcast)

By Rod Kight | December 19, 2022

In this video podcast, Rod Kight discusses THCa, the 2023 Farm Bill, international cannabis law, and other important and emerging issues in the cannabis and hemp industry with JD McCormick, founder of the American Healthy Alternatives Association.

Rod Discusses Hemp in NC with Charlotte NPR (Podcast)

By Rod Kight | August 2, 2022

In this podcast, Rod discusses the current state of hemp and marijuana in North Carolina with industry experts Bert James and Dr. Guochen Yang for the Charlotte Talks podcast on NPR station WFAE (90.7 FM).

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

By Rod Kight | June 23, 2022

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.

The Source Rule is Alive and Well

By Rod Kight | May 2, 2022

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.

DEA Seed Letter – Triumph or Trap?

By Rod Kight | April 13, 2022

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”.

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

By Rod Kight | February 7, 2022

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.

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

By Rod Kight | January 3, 2022

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.