Cannabis Business Law

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

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

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Cannabis Business Law Articles

 

Medical Cannabis and Workers’ Compensation

By Rod Kight | June 30, 2020
Workers’ compensation cases are likely to continue highlighting the tension between federal and state cannabis laws.

Talking Cannabis (Podcast)

By Rod Kight | May 25, 2020
I recently had an in depth discussion with Maynard Breslow of Dank Discussions Podcast. We discussed a number of important topics currently facing the cannabis industry.

Medical Cannabis Clinical Evidence Is Becoming Immune To State Borders

By Rod Kight | May 15, 2020
A physician’s education about cannabis medicine, and her patient’s treatment options, should not depend on their state of residence. Patient access should be based on sound science and physicians should receive comprehensive and uniform education regardless of the state in which they practice.

Cannabis Impairment and Driving: Legal and Medical Considerations

By Rod Kight | April 1, 2020
The notion that impairment can be assumed or not based solely on specific concentrations of THC or its metabolites in a driver’s blood or urine is plainly wrong.

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Honors & Recognitions

 

Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Rod was selected to North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2012 and to the North Carolina Super Lawyers main list since 2015

Recognized by Business North Carolina Legal Elite

Selected to Business North Carolina Legal Elite Bankruptcy Section 2016-2017

AVVO Superb Rated Lawyer

10.0 Rating on Avvo; 28 5-Star Client Reviews and counting.

Avvo Client Choice Award

Avvo Client Choice Award Recipient 2015

AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell

AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer by Martindale Hubbell since 2014