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Jun 30, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
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…Grading the Democratic Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Joe Biden
Jun 29, 2019, 10:00 am By Molly Nelson
Every Saturday, at least for a while, we plan to run a series of blog posts that take a close look at each of the Democratic Party candidates for President in 2020. We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also…The Top 5 Most Dangerous Cannabis Contracts in California
Jun 28, 2019, 10:00 am By Hilary Bricken
Obviously, work in the cannabis industry for attorneys is way more than just state license acquisition. In fact, after a few years and with the exception of competitive licensing regimes, state licensing slows down and is usually taken in-house by cannabis…Oregon Hemp-CBD Litigation: Another Tale on the Importance of Due Diligence Before Contracting
Jun 27, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
Most of the hemp litigation we’ve written about has concerned a hemp purchaser suing a hemp farmer. This week concerns a $2.5 million lawsuit recently filed in Oregon wherein a hemp farmer sued a CBD processor. The plaintiff, JNV Farms, alleges that in the…Cannabis Patents: Will the Illegality Doctrine Ruin Everything?
Jun 26, 2019, 10:00 am By Jihee Ahn
Could a court refuse to enforce cannabis patents? Recently, William J. McNichol, Jr., Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University School of Law, wrote an article regarding the enforcement of cannabis patents that should definitely be discussed. As we’ve noted…California Cannabis Legislation: SB 475 Would (Finally) Allow Licensees to Exchange Trade Samples
Jun 25, 2019, 10:00 am By Alison Malsbury
An issue our clients have encountered in a variety of transactions, including basic product purchase transactions and intellectual property licensing transactions, is that the California rules governing commercial cannabis licensees currently do not allow the…Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from China in U.S. Cannabis Businesses
Jun 24, 2019, 10:00 am By Jonathan Bench
If you think your Chinese investor will be able to get your cannabis venture the promised investment funds any time soon, you are in for a long slog. Most companies do not care who provides their investment capital (as long as the investors are content being…Hemp-CBD Across State Lines: Alaska
Jun 23, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Shortt
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…Protection of Adult-Use Cannabis from Federal Enforcement Passes House in Resounding Bipartisan Vote
Jun 22, 2019, 10:00 am By Julie Hamill
Good news! On Thursday, the United States House of Representatives voted 267-165 to prohibit the United States Department of Justice from using appropriated funds to interfere with state-legal cannabis programs. The Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment (a.k.a. the…Oregon Hemp: ODA’s New “Total THC” Standard is a KEY Operations and Contract Issue
Jun 21, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
Get it right with Total THC testing requirements. In the past few months, many of our Oregon hemp clients have asked us to clarify the testing requirements imposed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (“ODA”). Unlike other jurisdictions that only test…Hemp Contracts: What Business Can Learn from Oregon State’s New Research Facility
10:00am By Jesse Mondry
More hemp research makes for better hemp contracts. Last Thursday, Oregon State University (“OSU”) officials announced plans to launch the Global Hemp Innovation Center (“Hemp Center”). The Hemp Center will be based in OSU’s College of Agricultural…Brothers (and Sisters) in Farms: The Pros and Cons of Joining a California Cannabis Cultivation Cooperative
Wed 10:00am By Daniel Dersham
California cannabis cooperatives are still going strong. Our firm’s cannabis practice group represents licensed cannabis cultivators of all sizes, ranging from the small artisanal grower to the medium/large farm with a country farmhouse to the mega farm…Congress Lays Out Expectations for FDA on Hemp-CBD in Budget Report
Jun 18, 2019, 10:00 am By Daniel Shortt
The House Appropriations Committee (the “Committee”) publishes reports to accompany annual spending bills. One such report, released on June 3, provided insight on hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”). The Committee’s report on didn’t get much coverage in…FDA Provides Much-Needed Marketing Guidance to Vape Manufacturers
Jun 17, 2019, 10:00 am By Alison Malsbury
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance for vape manufacturers to submit premarket tobacco product applications (PMTA), which are required to obtain official authorization to market their products. These guidelines will invariably…Hemp-CBD Laws: Alabama
Jun 16, 2019, 10:00 am By Nathalie Bougenies
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…California Cannabis Beverages Have Even More Labeling Requirements
Jun 15, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
CA keeps adding to the file… The California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) has, to say the least, some very strict cannabis labeling regulations. Earlier this year, I wrote about how the CDPH’s new rules were likely to create a mess in…Oregon Hemp Litigation: Bad Contract = Big Federal Court Claims
Jun 14, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
One-page MOU for $7.5 million deal?!? We frequently write on hemp litigation and the ways farmers and purchasers can mitigate the risks inherent in this new industry. Along with others, we have stressed the importance of strategic and careful thinking before…Six Ways California Can Combat the Cannabis Black Market
Jun 13, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen Thorne
California’s black market for cannabis is booming—not just out in remote grows deep in the wilderness, but also in delivery and even brick-and-mortal retail stores in big cities all over the state. Our California cannabis attorneys regularly receive…Six Ways California Can Combat the Cannabis Illict Market
Jun 13, 2019, 10:00 am By Griffen ThorneCalifornia’s illicit market for cannabis is booming—not just out in remote grows deep in the wilderness, but also in delivery and even brick-and-mortal retail stores in big cities all over the state. Our California cannabis attorneys regularly receive…Cannabis Securities Litigation: Don’t Expect to Put One Past the SEC
Jun 12, 2019, 10:00 am By Jesse Mondry
Since 2014 we’ve cautioned investors about publicly traded marijuana stocks. Back then we cautioned would-be investors about “pot companies that are trading at frothy levels that are not well-positioned to compete in the marijuana marketplace.” More…
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