State Cannabis Regulators Urge Congress to Act on Hemp -
The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) issued an open letter on September 15, 2023, calling on Congress to enact regulations that address safety concerns for...more
10/4/2023
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New York State Regulators Approve Final Adult-Use Regulations as Judge Bars New York State From Issuing New Cannabis Licenses -
On September 12, state regulators approved final adult-use regulations and set October 4 as...more
9/15/2023
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Congressional Activity—New Hearing and Bipartisan Bill on Hemp -
On July 20, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act was reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support from co-sponsors Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Rand...more
SAFE Banking Gets a Senate Hearing -
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a hearing on May 11 for the bipartisan Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. The hearing will involve both Republican and Democrat...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
2/6/2023
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FDA Rejects Citizen Petitions, Declines To Regulate CBD as a Dietary Supplement -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its conclusion that a new regulatory pathway for cannabidiol (CBD) is needed on...more
2/3/2023
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Election Round-up: Two States Approve, Three Reject Adult-Use Cannabis Referendums -
Northern District of New York Rules on Dormant Commerce Clause and Adult-Use Retail Licenses in New York...more
Florida Lawsuit Challenges Federal Regulations Regarding Firearm Purchases for Medical Cannabis Patients -
Following a recent Supreme Court ruling, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked for more time to respond to a...more
7/8/2022
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On May 19, 2022, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion holding that Delta-8 THC products are legal at the federal level and eligible for intellectual property protection...more
5/20/2022
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California enacted statute AB 45 in October 2021, authorizing the use of hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) in food, beverages, dietary supplements, and cosmetics at the state level. Now, state regulators have proposed...more