Will Hemp-Derived CBD Be Fully Legal with Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill? Not Quite…
CaliforniaCBDHempMarijuana Industry News December 6, 2018 0
Labeling CBD-Infused Foods: Part 2
HempUncategorized December 1, 2018
We previously discussed the need for manufacturers of CBD-infused foods and beverages (“Manufacturers”) to comply with the Food and Drug Administration labeling rules. However, such requirements are only one of many issues Manufacturers should worry about. Indeed, Manufacturers should also ensure: 1) that their name as well as their logo/design are not infringing on those…
Read moreIndustrial Hemp Litigation: U.S. Postal Service Loses CBD Delivery Case
HempUncategorized November 28, 2018
In January 2018, the United States Postal Service (USPS) seized a package in Denver, Colorado sent by KAB, LLC, a registered, Colorado industrial hemp cultivator. The package contained 1170 grams of cannabidiol (CBD) powder, derived from industrial hemp. KAB appealed USPS’s decision, arguing that the powder was not a controlled substance and therefore should not…
Read moreOn Thursday, November 30, I’ll be speaking at a presentation hosted by the Seminar Group titled, “The Business of Marijuana in Washington State.” In preparation for this event, I’ve put together a list of materials that I think are vital to understanding the law on hemp-derived CBD (Hemp-CBD). Below is a list of statutes, cases, and…
Read moreJust two weeks after Speaker of the House Paul Ryan expressed public support for the legalization of industrial hemp, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is now guaranteeing that the 2018 Farm Bill will include the industrial hemp legalization provision once the House and the Senate solve their difference regarding this issue. If there’s a Farm…
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