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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

And Now the Rest of the Story: Alabama’s New Hemp Restrictions Also Legitimize Segments of the Industry

They paved paradise and put up a parking lot. That’s been the tenor of what I’ve heard and read from stakeholders in the Alabama hemp industry in response to the enactment of comprehensive hemp reform legislation earlier this...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Tennessee Enacts Sweeping Changes to Regulation of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products

At the conclusion of the 114th General Assembly, Tennessee legislators passed SB1413/HB1376, a lengthy bill overhauling the regulation of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Products (HDCPs). The bill was controversial and while some...more

Vicente LLP

Nebraska Hemp Enforcement Update: Delta-9 THC Crackdown Targets Retailers

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Last month, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers escalated the state’s hemp enforcement efforts by issuing cease-and-desist letters to more than 100 retail locations in the Omaha metro area. Joint investigations conducted...more

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Virginia Takes Action Against Retailer Selling THC Products

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On September 14, Virginia’s Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares issued a letter to the registered agent of the Good Vibes Shop, a Radford, VA store, for selling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products without proper labeling and...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Update on NYS Cannabinoid Licensing, Manufacturing and Labeling

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The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced regulations concerning the manufacturing and labeling of cannabinoid hemp products, and the availability of an online portal to facilitate required state...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

[Webinar] New Proposition 65 Warning Requirements for Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Products - March 10th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PT

Proposition 65 requires “clear and reasonable” warnings in California for products containing chemicals on the State’s list of substances causing cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. As of January 2021, THC is a listed...more

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Cannabis Counsel Cast: What Cannabis Companies Need to Know About California’s Prop. 65 (Even if They Aren’t in California)

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In our first Cannabis Counsel Cast episode, Partners Emily Leongini and Lynn Fiorentino discuss the potential impact of California’s Prop. 65 on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of cannabis products, particularly in...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth on CBD – February 2020 Update

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CBD continues to flourish in the markets despite lack of federal regulations, and we’ve identified some significant events that indicate there’s no sign it’s stopping. ...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Bipartisan Bill for Federal Regulation of CBD in Foods and Dietary Supplements

A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 13, 2020, that (1) would allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to be regulated as a dietary supplement, if all of the other applicable...more

Bilzin Sumberg

A Budding Opportunity—Why the CBD Industry Requires Regulation

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Manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of CBD products should embrace and participate in reform to address public health concerns, write Bilzin Sumberg attorneys. Consumer groups like the Arthritis Foundation are stepping...more

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Future Enterprises and Environmental Impacts in the Cannabis Industry

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The continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments to legalize cannabis, both in medical and recreational uses, leaves many potential impacts, including environmental law and regulatory issues in the...more

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FDA Stresses CBD Safety Concerns in 15 Warning Letters and Revised Consumer Update

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In its largest mass enforcement action involving cannabidiol (CBD) yet, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on November 25 the issuance of 15 warning letters to various companies for illegally selling products...more

Carlton Fields

Florida Hemp: Is Green the New Orange?

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The Florida Legislature passed Florida’s version of the 2018 Farm Bill authorizing hemp production and removing hemp from Florida’s list of controlled substances. Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill and make it...more

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FDA Issues Statement on Cannabis Regulation and Announces Public Hearing

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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

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Hemp News Highlights

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We've previously published articles about industrial hemp and the excitement and curiosity it continues to garner as a cash crop in North Carolina. That trend continues to develop, and recently there have been several...more

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Industrial Hemp: Go For The Boom, Avoid a Bust!

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While relatively new to North Carolina's farm economy, industrial hemp is gaining traction as a promising cash crop. Interest and acceptance are growing among market participants, both inside and outside of our state. The...more

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Hemp Horizon: Time for Growth?

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The Legal Commercialization of Industrial Hemp in North Carolina - North Carolina is an agricultural power house. The state's farmers contribute over $80 billion to the economy every year and grow all sorts of...more

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