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.
How Legal Intelligence Is Bringing In A New Era Of Litigation For Plaintiff Firms
Darrow is building a new category of legal intelligence — one that helps firms understand complex legal landscapes earlier, more clearly, and with greater confidence.
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.
Why Your Practice Is Burning Money And How You Can Do Better
Our expert panel explores common sources of profit leakage along with practical steps for improvement.
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.