On Dec. 6, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter to the owners of online hemp, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) retailer Hemp-xr.com for introducing adulterated foods into...more
A recent federal court ruling that attempted to set down a distinct line between marijuana and low-THC products (like CBD and delta-8) has led many to make broad conclusions as to what it means for various products. Courts...more
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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Medical Cannabis Workers’ Compensation Case. On June 21, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court denied two petitions for a writ of certiorari brought by injured workers in...more
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FDA Continues CBD Warnings; Sends Letters to Companies Selling CBD Products for Food-Producing Animals. On May 26, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four...more
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MORE Act Passes House Again. On April 1, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives again passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (the MORE Act), a proposed piece of federal...more
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ASTM International, a nonprofit organization that sets voluntary standards for a variety of industries, recently approved new...more
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Cannabis Company Contests $166K Cash Seizure by Kansas Police. According to news articles, Kansas police seized $166,000 in Missouri medical marijuana profits during a traffic stop, claiming the...more
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USDA Hemp Survey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) asked hemp growers to complete a survey gathering information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production and value of...more
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• The National Institute of Standards and Technology published a 196-page report from the Cannabis Quality Assurance Program analyzing cannabis testing labs quantification of CBD and THC. The...more
A Jan. 27, 2021, McGuireWoods article discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s crackdown on deceptively marketed cannabidiol (CBD). The focus of the inquiry was to “send a clear message to the burgeoning CBD industry: Don’t...more
While most cannabidiol (CBD) manufacturers and sellers focus on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), federal agencies outside the FDA have put their focus on the CBD industry....more
As the hemp-related product industry continues to grow, institutional lenders now have clarifying guidance to consider as they conduct diligence regarding potential borrowers. Specifically, the National Credit Union...more
At last month’s MJBizCon, the premier gathering for cannabis and hemp industry experts, investors and industry professionals addressed cutting-edge issues in this rapidly expanding market....more
On Dec. 11, 2019, the Developmental and Reproductive Toxicant Identification Committee of the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment will meet to discuss whether delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) should...more
On Sept. 10, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to three undisclosed companies regarding their marketing claims on cannabidiol (CBD) products. The FTC claimed that each company made various...more
Cannabidiol (CBD) products increasingly are showing up in the mainstream market and taking many forms, including CBD-infused beverages, chocolates, and even beauty products. CBD, a plant-based compound naturally occurring in...more
In December 2018, Congress made significant changes to the Farm Bill, which legalizes industrial hemp. It also removes hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) from Schedule I status under the Controlled Substances...more