Government in the Virtual World: A Look at Public Meetings and Hearings
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is in the process of shaping new regulatory standards for sports wagering in Massachusetts, following the state’s adoption last summer of the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act, Mass. Gen....more
Last week, FDA submitted a report to Congress detailing the Agency’s progress on developing an enforcement discretion policy (i.e., a policy of not taking enforcement action) on hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD). At the same...more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), following up on its public concerns about the science, safety, effectiveness and quality of unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD), recently issued a warning letter to...more
• With the dramatic expansion of CBD products in the market, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing whether its current regulatory framework is appropriate, and if not, what modifications are needed. • The...more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently changed its policy on hemp-derived products. Products and medications that contain lawfully produced hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) are now permitted on flights....more
On Friday, May 31, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) conducted its first public hearing to create a regulatory framework for the legal marketing and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products. The FDA asked the...more
On May 31, 2019, the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) held its first public hearing on regulating the processing, dispensing, and ingesting of Cannabidiol (“CBD”). The FDA’s Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Amy Abernethy, noted...more
As most folks with any interest in the burgeoning cannabidiol (CBD) industry likely know, on May 31, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration held a public hearing “to obtain scientific data and information about the safety,...more
Historically, all forms of cannabis—both hemp and marijuana—have been federally designated as illegal substances. That all changed this past December when the President signed the Agricultural Improvement Act (2018 Farm Bill)...more
Introduction: FDA to Hold Public Hearing - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it will hold a public hearing on May 31, 2019. This important hearing presents an opportunity for consumers,...more
FDA Announces Next Steps in Cannabis Regulation - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will take a number of steps to advance its consideration for the potential regulatory framework for...more
On May 31, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public hearing on cannabis products. The hearing seeks to obtain scientific data on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, along with additional...more
On April 2, 2019, FDA outlined new steps to advance review of potential regulatory pathways for cannabis-containing and cannabis-derived products. In a statement issued by Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, released in conjunction...more
In recent years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has begun to grapple with the effects of the Internet of Things (IoT) on consumer product safety. In May 2018, the CPSC held its first public hearing...more
The U.S. Department of Education's (ED) higher education policymaking agenda so far in 2018 has to a large degree seemed to focus on rolling back initiatives of the Obama administration, including several rulemaking efforts...more
The State of California has unveiled new proposed permanent regulations for the licensing of commercial cannabis businesses. One of the most controversial provisions affecting local agencies is California Code of Regulations...more
The FTC has announced that beginning in September 2018, it will hold a series of 15 to 20 public hearings “on whether broad-based changes in the economy, evolving business practices, new technologies, or international...more
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will host a hearing on May 16, 2018 on potential safety hazards associated with internet-connected consumer products....more