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Native American Tribal Sovereignty and the Cannabis Industry

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Native American Tribal sovereignty and the budding cannabis industry have intersected in a unique way, giving rise to an evolving landscape. Exercising their inherent rights to self-governance, many Tribes are exploring and...more

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From Agricultural Lands to Business Projects: How to Overcome Challenges along the Way

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Over the last decade, agricultural communities in Israel have become increasingly attractive. They are attractive for investors looking to invest in existing industries, as well as for entrepreneurs seeking to establish...more

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Cannabis Coverage Alert: Oregon Court Distills the Science of Cannabis to Find Insurance for a CBD Claim

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Although the 2018 Farm Bill carved out hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, few court rulings have addressed the legal distinction between federally-legal hemp and federally-illegal cannabis. A new opinion from...more

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In the Agribusiness Industry? Don't Miss These Three Legal Developments to Keep an Eye On

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The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce is an avid advocate for the economic health and well-being of agribusiness and agriculture in the State through its lobbying efforts, resources available on its website, and through its...more

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Cannabis In New York State: Just The Facts

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On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) legalizing adult-use cannabis in New York State. In doing so, New York became the 15th state in the United States to legalize...more

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California issues proposed regulations under the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (Prop 12)

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released long-awaited proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12, the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (the proposed regulations). ...more

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Leasing Due Diligence Checklist for California Cannabis Businesses

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For any new commercial business, the decision to purchase or lease a building is an important one—even more so for the cannabis industry. While buying a building may be appropriate for a well-capitalized cannabis business...more

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Let the record reflect –Are you keeping the records required by the FSMA Produce Safety Rule?

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As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Produce Safety Rule outlines the regulatory requirements that apply to entities that grow, harvest, pack or hold fresh produce. Depending upon the amount of their...more

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Genetically modified soybean authorised by the European Commission for food and feed use

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On 28 September 2020, the European Commission authorized a genetically modified organism (GMO) for food and feed use: the glyphosate resistant soybean MON 87708 x MON 89788 x MON A5547-127. The authorization of these...more

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NOP issues proposed rule amending organic requirements to strengthen organic enforcement

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) issued a proposed rule in early August that would amend the organic regulations to strengthen oversight...more

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The Growing Seeds of the Interaction of the Regulated Banking System and Hemp-related Businesses

On December 3, 2019, the federal bank regulatory agencies[1] and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in consultation with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, issued a joint guidance (2019 Hemp Guidance)...more

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THC: To Cap or Not to Cap; That Is the Question

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House Speaker Jose Oliva announced on February 13, 2020, that establishing THC limits in all medical marijuana products sold to patients in Florida is a priority for the Florida House of Representatives this year. ...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l February 2020 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - France to Ban Mass Culling of Male Chicks - France’s agriculture minister has reportedly announced that the country will prohibit the mass culling of male chicks shortly after they...more

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AMS Releases Draft Instructions on Testing Methods for the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has released Draft Instructions on Testing Methods (Draft Instructions) for use in compliance with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure...more

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Hemp Food – Italy Sets Maximum THC Content

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The use of hemp for the production of foodstuffs is contemplated by the Law No. 242 of 02 December 2016 (Law 242/2016), bearing provisions for the promotion of the hemp cultivation and of the agro-industrial hemp chain in...more

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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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AMS Releases Draft Instructions on Validating a Refining Process for National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comment on draft instructions to validate a refining process under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard...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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Hemp in Florida: The Next Green Industrial Revolution this bill

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On June 25, 2019, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1020 (“SB 1020”) which creates an industrial hemp program in Florida and regulates the statewide cultivation and sale of hemp products. Since the 2018 Farm Bill’s removal...more

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To BE or not to BE a GMO (UPDATED)

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On June 11, 2019, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ease rules for...more

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View from the Horizon: Artificial Intelligence and Cannabusiness in London

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On May 16 the second edition of our new global series, Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons, took place in London featuring two panel discussions that focused on the challenges and opportunities in two of the sector’s...more

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To BE or not to BE a GMO

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Starting on January 1, 2020 The USDA will require certain products that contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to have a “Biological Engineered” or “BE” label. ...more

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Beef Industry Reeks of Collusion, Plaintiffs Allege

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When it rains, it pours—and for the country’s largest protein producers, the downpour is coming in the form of high-profile antitrust lawsuits. Over the past few years, food giants like Tyson and JBS (majority owner of...more

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French legal and regulatory update - April 2019

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The Paris office of Hogan Lovells is pleased to provide this English language edition of our monthly e-newsletter, which offers a legal and regulatory update covering France and Europe for April 2019. ...more

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FDA Commissioner Gottlieb and Deputy Commissioner Yiannas Issue Statement on New Steps to Strengthen FDA’s Food Safety Program for...

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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas recently issued a statement addressing new steps included in the President’s 2020 Budget proposal to advance FDA’s food safety program and expand...more

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