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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.

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Cannabis Business Law

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

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

By Rod Kight | June 27, 2019

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.

FDA Wants Your Comments on CBD

By Rod Kight | June 24, 2019

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.

FDA Public Hearing and Comments on Cannabis

By Rod Kight | April 20, 2019

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.

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

By Rod Kight | March 25, 2019

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.

Rod Talks Cannabis With Tom Howard (Video)

By Rod Kight | March 24, 2019

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.

The Mouth Swab Drug Test and Employment (Guest Post)

By Rod Kight | March 16, 2019

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

West Virginia Federal Court Ruling Vindicates Hemp Industry

By Rod Kight | March 14, 2019

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.

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

By Rod Kight | February 24, 2019

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.

The Legal Status of Cannabis Seeds: An International Overview- Guest Post

By Rod Kight | January 16, 2019

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.

The Health Benefits of Cannabis (Guest Post)

By Rod Kight | January 12, 2019

Governments across the world, having become familiar with the health benefits of marijuana, are now legalizing cannabis use for medical patients. As a result, medical marijuana has become more mainstream than ever in the health industry.