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

Want to Read the Latest Edition of the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine?

By Rod Kight | March 31, 2020

The American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine (AJEM) is the only printed, peer-reviewed, medical cannabis journal in North America. AJEM’s mission is to create, collect, and disseminate credible cannabis research data.

Are Oregon Cannabis Dispensaries Offering an Essential Service?

By Rod Kight | March 27, 2020

If cannabis stores close, the state of Oregon would be depriving many patients who rely on retail cannabis stores access to their medicine. If retail cannabis stores remain open, does it make sense to limit access to medicinal patents?

Hemp Trademarking- Why You Cannot Own a Varietal Name

By Rod Kight | March 25, 2020

Trademark registration is not simply a matter of racing to the USPTO to register a word or phrase that you wish to have exclusive rights to, even if you were the first to use the word or phrase.

Concerned About Coronavirus and Your Cannabis Business? We’d Like to Help.

By Rod Kight | March 19, 2020

As a service to our current clients and readers during these difficult times, we are offering a free 20-minute phone call to address your pressing issues – no strings attached.