When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, did it intend to legalize intoxicating hemp products? If it did, why didn’t it just legalize marijuana? And why didn’t it address the manufacture or sale of intoxicating hemp products?
I think the
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The Key Components of International Manufacturing Contracts
International Manufacturing Contracts
Strong country-specific contracts are essential for international manufacturing success. But poorly drafted agreements lead to millions lost annually in production delays, quality issues and intellectual property theft. Our international manufacturing lawyers field these frustrating calls daily.
Nearly…
Scaling Risks: How to Effectively Grow Your Global Sales (video)

On September 18, 2023, Jonathan Bench (partner at Harris Bricken) and Mike Criddle (partner at Eide Bailly) spoke at World Trade Center Utah‘s headquarters and laid out a roadmap for building robust international sales while ensuring security…
Wisconsin Legalization Bill Introduced
Wisconsin may soon become the latest U.S. state to legalize adult-use cannabis. On September 22 of this year, a bill drafted by Sen. Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Rep. Darin Madison (D-Milwaukee) was introduced in the state legislature. This is the…
How Did You Mess Up Your Cannabis Subchapter S Election?
The internet is littered with writings on the relative merits of corporate forms and tax elections for cannabis businesses. Even the best of these articles are as dull as ditchwater, because the topic is tax. Most of the authors mention…
Using Cease-and-Desist Letters to fight China IP Violations
Fighting China IP Infringement: The Power of Cease-and-Desist Letters
With IP infringement in China rising amid geopolitical tensions and China’s sinking economy, many companies are scrambling to protect their intellectual property. But legal action can be slow and expensive. Well-crafted…
Cannabis Leasing in Competitive License Jurisdictions
How to Get Your China Product Deliveries on Time
Ensuring China Factory Delivery Dates
Late product deliveries from Chinese factories are incredibly common, but you already knew that.
Here’s something you may not know: late deliveries usually stem from bad communication and bad contracts.
This post will arm you…
Cannabis Rescheduling and Trademarks
Drafting Your China Arbitration Clause
China Arbitration
This post offers hands-on advice for crafting arbitration clauses in contracts with Chinese entities
Chinese firms, particularly State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) where the government holds substantial control, typically resist signing contracts unless they provide for disputes to be resolved…