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Understanding the Trump Administration’s Stance on Cannabis and Hemp Policy

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The legal status of cannabis and hemp in the United States remains uncertain, which makes the executive branch’s policy stance on these issues extremely pertinent to the future of these industries. Cannabis remains federally...more

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Maryland Cannot Require Hemp Producers to Obtain State Cannabis License, for Now

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On October 12, hemp producers and retailers notched an early win in litigation challenging the legality of Maryland’s cannabis licensing program as it applies to hemp. By way of background, the Maryland General Assembly...more

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[Virtual Event] Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation - May 12th - 13th, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm CDT

The food industry’s most comprehensive legal and regulatory conference, Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation, is returning this spring in a unique, interactive virtual format. Key stakeholders will discuss how to...more

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USDA and DEA interim final rules on hemp – Major issues remaining to be resolved

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While the hemp industry eagerly awaits FDA’s Cannabidiol (CBD) Enforcement Policy draft guidance, both the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have active comment periods ongoing...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l August 2020 #3

Schumer Urges USDA To Delay Hemp Rule - U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to “delay the issuance of a U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program final rule until 2022 and...more

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Florida to Begin Issuing Hemp Cultivation Licenses

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Starting April 27, 2020, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will begin accepting applications from Florida farmers seeking to obtain licenses to cultivate and produce hemp. This comes after the United...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

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l December 2019

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Issues Warning Letters, Consumer Update On CBD, Sparking Litigation Against CBD Cos. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer update on cannabidiol...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l November 2019 #3

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Oregon Sens. Request Changes To USDA Hemp Rule - In a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have requested changes...more

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USDA Publishes Interim Final Rule on Hemp: Key Takeaways

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On October 31, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published an interim final rule (IFR) on domestic hemp production. This rule establishes a regulatory framework for USDA oversight of domestic hemp...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l November 2019 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - USDA Receives Hundreds Of Comments On Hemp Interim Rule - Two weeks after opening a comment period on an interim final rule on hemp farming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture...more

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The Week in Weed: November 2019

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The big news this week comes from the USDA. The agency officially proposed rules for the industry, which are...more

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Is Cannabis Banking Safe Yet? It’s a Definite, Maybe

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The distribution and sale of cannabis continues its charge from taboo to mainstream. Cannabis-related commerce will reach billions of dollars annually in the next few years. Everything from medicinal and recreational...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update l November 2019

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - USDA Issues Interim Rule On Hemp Production - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued an interim final rule “specifying the rules and regulations to produce hemp.” The...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l September 2019

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FTC Issues Warning Letters to CBD Companies - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced that it sent warning letters to three companies selling “oils, tinctures, capsules,...more

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