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On August 27, 2024, nine vape shops operating in Allen, Texas were shut down after the Allen Police Department executed warrants in coordination with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Drug Enforcement...more
Whether you practice full time as a cannabis attorney, dabble in cannabis law, or are simply interested in the evolving federal views and laws on marijuana, you may have caught wind that the federal Agriculture Improvement...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (“DEA”) classification of certain hemp-derived cannabinoids as unlawful was not entitled to deference, given that the language...more
Recent congressional activity highlights the changing environment for cannabis regulation. Specifically, U.S. Congress is moving forward with legislation that will change the regulation of hemp-derived products. The industry...more
On May 16, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released the proposed rule (Proposed Rule) to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The rule was published...more
As an increasing number of states across the U.S. are becoming marijuana-friendly, many states are simultaneously attempting to enact more restrictive laws with respect to hemp-derived cannabinoids. Participants in the...more
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is one of the most misunderstood and controversial cannabinoids in the Cannabis sativa (cannabis) plant. While booming in popularity, THCA is also a high-risk cannabinoid from a legal...more
Welcome to the latest installment of the Editors’ Roundtable, in which our editors – Whitt Steineker, Jay Wright, Hunter Robinson, and Slates Veazey – discuss cannabis issues in the news and take a stab at where the cannabis...more
Both marijuana and hemp belong to the genus plant cannabis sativa and are slightly different “breeds” of the same “species.” While both marijuana and hemp plants contain more than 100 cannabinoids (distinct chemicals found in...more
The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently stated that delta-8 THC acetate ester (delta-8 THCO) and delta-9 acetate ester (delta-9 THCO) are not hemp, but Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances...more
The 2018 Farm Bill, officially known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that governs agricultural and food policy in the United States. One of the key provisions of the 2018...more
FDA provides recommendations on sources of cannabis in clinical research, resources for information on quality, and control status considerations under the Controlled Substances Act. Key Points: ..The Food and Drug...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new guidance on sourcing and product quality to companies conducting clinical research related to the development of human drugs involving cannabis or...more
On Jan. 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized industry guidance for clinical research using cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical...more
The 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation and possession of hemp at the federal level by removing it from the list of controlled substances, is set to expire in September 2023 (the Farm Bill expires and is updated...more
Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC) is legal under federal law. Or is it? It depends on who you ask. The Ninth Circuit has now weighed in on the issue, following the lead of several states, to conclude that Δ8-THC...more
Since the posting of this blog, Drug Enforcement Administration officials have made comments suggesting that delta-8 THC is not a federally controlled substance. As of November 11, 2021, the DEA has yet to issue a binding...more
In the past few months, sales of Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as “Delta-8 THC” or “weed light,” have grown tremendously. So, it’s popular. But is it legal? At the federal level, the answer is hazy. And in Rhode...more
On January 15, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) published its final rule (the “Final Rule”) regulating the production of industrial hemp under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “2018 Farm...more
On August 20, 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) published an Interim Final Rule on industrial hemp and hemp derivatives (the “Interim Rule”), which immediately went into effect, to conform DEA regulations with...more