Cannabis Business Law

Legal thought leadership for the cannabis industry
backed by nearly three decades of experience.

Super Lawyers recently interviewed Rod Kight for a story about hemp and CBD business law.

Our Cannabis Business Legal Services

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.

Why work with Rod Kight?

International cannabis and hemp business attorney
Founder of Kight Law, a North Carolina law firm
Represents businesses in the cannabis industry in the US and internationally
Consults, assists with strategic planning, advises on compliance issues
Offers a full array of business services to the cannabis sector
Drafts legislation for governments and promotes cannabis in lawful international markets
Create of the 'Source Rule' law

Experience and Services

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The DEA discussed THCA in a recent letter.

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Rod Kight Discusses Trump's Marijuana Rescheduling Order.

Cannabis Business Law Articles

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.