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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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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New Hampshire Opens Door to Accommodating Use of Medical Marijuana. On Jan. 14, 2022, a New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling opened the door to potentially allow cannabis prescribed in accordance with...more
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Drug Enforcement Administration Asks Court to Dismiss Hemp Industries Association DEA Rule Challenge. On Nov. 29, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) filed a pair of briefs for separate...more
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CDC Issues “Best Practices” for Businesses on Employed Drivers and Cannabis Use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published workplace guidance for creating marijuana policies and...more
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ASTM International Sets Quality Standards for Sampling Hemp Seed -
ASTM International, a nonprofit organization that sets voluntary standards for a variety of industries, recently approved new...more
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Oregon Landowners Cautioned About Leasing Property for Illegal Cannabis Cultivation. Landowners in Jackson County, Oregon, were advised to do their due diligence when leasing their property for...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
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
On Feb. 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sent a flash update to the hemp industry announcing changes to some of the more complex aspects of the interim final rule for the establishment of a U.S. Domestic...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 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
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