Nathalie Bougenies

Mexico has the necessary experience, natural resources, and work force to become one of the largest producers of cannabis in the region.

Although many see this policy shift as financially motivated, there is no doubt it will also help the cannabis industry normalize and destigmatize cannabis.

Political polarization could result in delaying the passage of new CBD legislation, which in turn would further hold up the implementation of a regulatory pathway for these products.

Important legal updates on hemp and CBD.

These letters continue to stress the need for Congress to enact legislation that will force the FDA to finally establish a regulatory pathway to govern CBD products intended for human and animal consumption.

Cannabis employers should identify and implement protective measures to reduce the risk of work-related asthma, and thus, avoid undue liabilities. 

This landmark partnership in baseball and sports is exciting though not entirely surprising.

This case is a major win for the cannabis industry.

These results are striking in that they are contrary to the stereotypical portrayal we see of cannabis users on TV and in movies, who are portrayed as lazy and apathetic 'stoners.'

Although the final draft contains much-improved provisions, it continues to propose regulations that would undermine the cannabis industry.

This recent legislative development should serve as a cautionary tale for other states trying to regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products.

The growing popularity of cannabis products, combined with the lack of a universal testing protocol, has sprung up the need for testing labs to help meet quality, safety, and labeling requirements for legalized cannabis products.

Because the packaging of these edibles mimics that of well-known snacks by using similar names, logos, or pictures, it is difficult to distinguish edibles from the authentic brands.

Whether Delta-8 THC infused products intended for human consumption are legal under federal law and whether marks used in associations with these goods qualify for federal trademark protection remain unresolved issues.

It can't keep kicking the cannabinoid can down the road for much longer....

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.

Warning letters are a valuable tool for any CBD company because they reveal the types of statements that make the FDA tick and can help them adjust their marketing practices to reduce the risk of enforcement actions.

Regulatory changes might be on their way for the hemp industry.

The following summary addresses the most significant provisions of the Act and how they would impact hemp stakeholders if enacted.

How the Dormant Commerce Clause is impacting the manufacture, sale, and marketing of hemp-derived products.