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Charlotte’s Web Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Improperly Marketing CBD Products

December 9, 2019

We’ve written extensively about hemp-derived CBD and the myriad issues faced by manufacturers CBD edibles. You can read more about this topic here: Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California? The FDA Issues Hemp-CBD Warning Letters and a Consumer Update Litigation Update: JustCBD Files Motion to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit CBD Topicals are Not Immune from FDA Scrutiny, as Recent Warning Letters Show CBD Products and False Advertising Under the Lanham Act Cannabis Company Disasters: …

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Missouri

By Nathalie Bougenies

December 8, 2019

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level. In turn, states have the option to maintain primary regulatory authority over the…

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Your Hemp Questions Answered (Part 2)

By Nathalie Bougenies

December 7, 2019

Last month, Daniel Shortt and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. We got some great questions from our viewers but were unable to answer all of them in real-time. In this two-part series, Daniel and I will respond to a number of those questions. In the first part, Daniel focused on licensing and transportation questions. Today, I will focus on questions related to…

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Your Hemp Webinar Questions Answered (Part 1)

By Daniel Shortt

December 6, 2019

Last month, Nathalie Bougenies and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. We got some great questions from our viewers but were unable to answer all of them in real-time. In this two-part series, Nathalie and I will respond to a number of those questions. This first part will focus on licensing and transportation questions. In tomorrow’s post, Nathalie will respond to questions relating to…

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Federal Agencies Provide New Guidance for Hemp Banking

By Griffen Thorne

December 5, 2019

The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. As we previously explained: Commercial marijuana activity remains a federal crime, and the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) generally prohibits financial institutions from accepting marijuana-generated dollars. Financial institutions that work with marijuana businesses must conduct due…

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Hemp and CBD: Submit Your Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rules By December 30

By Jesse Mondry

December 4, 2019

The hemp industry is up in arms over the USDA’s interim rules establishing a domestic hemp program. As of this writing you can find some 900 comments published on regulations.gov. The din of complaints about the deleterious effect of several rules caused Senator Chuck Shumer to send a letter on December 3 to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue urging the Secretary to extend the public commend period by 60 days. Presently, the public comment period…

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How to Export Medical Cannabis Internationally

By Vince Sliwoski

December 3, 2019

Over the past few years, our international trade team has advised a rapidly expanding suite of clients on import/export issues related to cannabis. We regularly advise clients on manufacturing overseas, hemp import/export issues, and customs. Currently we are also working on heady questions surrounding international treaties and cannabis. One thing no one has hired us for yet, though–and which I would love to work on–is shipping medical cannabis internationally. How do you ship…

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The BCC’s Fight to Allow Home Delivery Throughout California

By Hilary Bricken

December 2, 2019

It’s no secret that California’s cannabis operators are currently in a regulatory and business environment where red tape, the illegal market, and significant taxes make life hard. At the same time, the state is trying to protect, promote, and grow the industry in a variety of ways, one of which is fighting off cities and counties to ensure that retail cannabis home delivery is allowed in every city and/or county no matter what.…

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Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Mississippi

By Daniel Shortt

December 1, 2019

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Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California?

By Griffen Thorne

November 30, 2019

Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. With almost any other product, I can give an easy “yes” or “no” answer. But with Hemp CBD, my answer usually takes five to ten minutes to explain and ultimately ends with “there is no clear answer, all of this could change dramatically in the next few months, and all of this…

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Charlotte’s Web Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Improperly Marketing CBD Products

Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Missouri

Your Hemp Questions Answered (Part 2)

Your Hemp Webinar Questions Answered (Part 1)

Federal Agencies Provide New Guidance for Hemp Banking

Hemp and CBD: Submit Your Comments on USDA Interim Hemp Rules By December 30

How to Export Medical Cannabis Internationally

The BCC’s Fight to Allow Home Delivery Throughout California

Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Mississippi

Is Hemp CBD Really Unlawful in California?

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