Hemp

Did The DEA Seed Letter Abolish The ‘Source Rule’?

In a nutshell, the Source Rule is a method used to assess the legality of a cannabis material based on where the material comes from.

Hemp-Derived Products: The Law Does Not Stop At Labeling Requirements

It's easy to get lost in the weeds.

Morning Docket: 05.11.21

* A federal judge has dismissed a case a hemp organization filed against the Drug Enforcement Agency. Maybe the claims were half baked... [Capital Press] * Attorneys for alleged Capitol rioters were given an exclusive tour of the Capitol grounds to seemingly assist in their defense work. [CNN] * A new lawsuit alleges that the District of Columbia's ban on dancing at weddings during the COVID-19 pandemic violates the First Amendment. This takes interpretative dance to another level. [Reason] * Check out this article on how often Supreme Court Justices side with lower court judges who were appointed by different political parties. [Juris Lab] * A closely watched contempt trial for a lawyer involved in a large environmental lawsuit against Chevron has started. [Reuters] * A Virginia lawyer is liable for $742,000 over allegedly botching a divorce. Think of what a judgment might be if the Gates' lawyers mess up in that breakup... [Virginia Lawyers Weekly]

Hemp Is Much More Than CBD

The hemp plant is an underappreciated and high-value crop used in a wide range of products.

DEA Interim Final Rule Threatens The Existence Of The Hemp Industry

It is clear that the Rule is a pretext for the DEA to maintain its authority over cannabis.

Build Your House Out Of Weed, For Fun And For Profit, With Hempcrete!

Sounds like a good way to help out the struggling farm economy, and maybe even gin up some work for the legal industry.

Look, But Don’t Touch: Big Box Stores And ‘Hemp CBD’

Uncertainty remains as to the legality of CBD products, but America's big box stores are still trying to sell them.