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When Less Isn’t More: the Texas Hemp Ban and the Risks of Unregulated Markets

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Late last Wednesday evening the Texas House of Representatives dealt the hemp industry in the Lone Star State what can only be described as a Texas size heartache with the passage of Senate Bill 3 (SB3), effectively banning...more

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THC Found in CBD Tincture ‘Sparks’ Statutory Debate: SCOTUS Permits Fired Employee To Sue Cannabis Businesses Under CIVIL RICO Law

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In Medical Marijuana, Inc. et al v. Horn, 604 U.S. ___ (2025), the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) engaged in a lively statutory interpretation debate over the reach of the civil provisions of the Racketeer...more

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Health Canada Consults on Pathway for Health Products Containing CBD

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Health Canada recently announced that it is exploring a regulatory pathway that would allow products containing cannabidiol (“CBD”) to be purchased without a prescription. Under the current regulatory scheme, all health...more

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THC Beverage Makers and Distributors: Top 5 Concerns for 2025

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In the past couple of weeks, I have been contacted by a few major news outlets about the legality of “THC beverages“. While it sounds like you can only find these products in a state-licensed cannabis dispensary, reporters...more

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Goin’ Down South: How the Southeastern U.S. Became the Current Hotbed of Cannabis Activity

Part of the reason we started a Cannabis Industry team at a Southeastern-based law firm before any Southeastern state had adopted a marijuana program was because we had a hunch that the expansion of cannabis would eventually...more

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Navigating Cannabis Leasing: Legal and Practical Considerations for Landlords

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The cannabis industry in the United States has experienced rapid growth, with an increasing number of states legalizing the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. As of 2023, nearly half of the U.S....more

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Exploring the Potential of Cannabis in Managing Parkinson's Disease

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Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. This disorder results from the...more

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Selling THC Infused Beverages at Bars and CBD (HDC) License Updates

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We are hearing a popular question from restaurants, bars, hotels and venues these days. Does my liquor license or beer permit include the sale of THC infused beverages? In a word, no....more

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Oh, My Hemp! The Legality of Intoxicating Hemp Products and the Problems with New Jersey’s New Hemp Law

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​​​​​​​On the heels of the enactment of New Jersey’s new hemp law (L. 2024, c. 73; Senate Bill No. 3235) (the “Intoxicating Hemp Bill”) amending the definition of “legal” hemp and limiting the production and sale of...more

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Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Issues Advisory Concerning Immediate Removal of Food and Beverages Containing Hemp Derived...

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On May 30, 2024, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) issued an advisory (“Advisory”) in connection with the joint notice issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (“MDPH”) and the Massachusetts...more

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Texas Politicians Take Aim at Hemp-Derived THC

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On April 11, 2024, Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released his 2024 Interim Legislative Charges. This list indicates his goals for the upcoming legislative session, and among his priorities ahead of the 2025 Texas Legislative...more

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States Poised to Take Action on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in 2024

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Over the last several years, there has been a dramatic increase in retail and online sales of products containing hemp-derived and synthetically created cannabinoids. As a result, an increasing number of states are poised to...more

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What’s in Your “THC Beverages”?

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In November of last year, we wrote about how Total Wine & More jumped into the cannabis drinks arena in Minnesota. Since then (and probably before that), there’s been an influx of “THC Beverages” hitting the marketplace, and...more

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Cannabis Drinks Hit Total Wine

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Many states with cannabis legalization have manufacturer and dispensary licenses that make and sell cannabis-infused beverages and even cannabis-infused drink mixes. What you don’t usually see is a major liquor retailer...more

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Is Medical Cannabis an Effective Treatment for Autism? A Recent US DHHS Recommendation Renews Hope for Much Needed Research

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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions that usually appear in infancy or early childhood, and for which no single cause has been identified. ASD core symptoms include restricted or...more

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Georgia to Become First State in the Nation to Allow Medical Marijuana in Pharmacies

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The Georgia Board of Pharmacy has begun accepting applications from independent, licensed pharmacies for authorization to dispense authorized medical marijuana products, and nearly 120 pharmacies reportedly have agreed to...more

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Cannabis Industry Quarterly Update: Q2 2023

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There Has Been Little Movement in Federal Legalization. This has led to cannabis investors and companies to downgrade expectations for federal legalization and focus their strategies on state reform. Federal lawmakers...more

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CBD & The Workplace, A Word to The Wise

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Federally legal CBD products may, under some circumstances, cause consumers to fail drug tests. An employer’s right to terminate employee-consumers on that basis is not prohibited by federal law, including the Americans with...more

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Editors’ Roundtable: Predictions About the Upcoming Farm Bill

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

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The Cannabis Paradox: Clarifying the Confusing Legality of Delta-8, THC-O, THCV, and Synthetically Derived THC

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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

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Cannabis Legal Report - March 2023

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Cannabis: In Focus - - DEA Classifies Two Lab-Derived Cannabinoids as Schedule I - Washington Federal Judge Dismisses Suit Challenging Residency Requirements...more

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FDA Finalizes Quality Recommendations for Cannabis in Clinical Investigations

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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

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FDA Issues Guidance on Clinical Research with Cannabis

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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

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The Federal Government & CBD – What the FDA is Happening?

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Many of us following the ever expanding cannabis industry in the United States have seen more and more CBD-infused food and drink products hitting the market and becoming readily available for consumers. There are CBD...more

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That Ninth Circuit Delta-8 Opinion and What’s Followed – It’s Not a Green Light for Intoxicating Hemp, Part 3

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While AK Futures LLC v. Boyd St. Distro, LLC (9th Cir. May 19, 2022) may seem like a golden opportunity for companies in the intoxicating hemp market, it is unlikely to be much of a windfall beyond the near future. Those...more

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