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.
FDA Warning Letters Are Pearls Of Wisdom
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.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
Congress Understands The Need To Regulate CBD
Regulatory changes might be on their way for the hemp industry.
The Hemp Advancement Act: A Good Or A Bad Omen For The Hemp Industry?
The following summary addresses the most significant provisions of the Act and how they would impact hemp stakeholders if enacted.
Are States Crossing The Lines?
How the Dormant Commerce Clause is impacting the manufacture, sale, and marketing of hemp-derived products.
Cannabis Taxpayers, The IRS Is Here To Help (Seriously!)
By leading these outreach efforts with its cannabis tax guidelines, the IRS conveys a desire to reduce tax uncertainties that have plagued the industry.
3 Ways Lawyers Are Finding New Efficiencies With AI
Those who’ve adopted legal-specific systems are seeing big benefits.
Why Cannabis Companies Should Care About Their Online Accessibility
Cannabis companies should understand that selling goods on a website that is not broadly accessible is an invitation to be sued.
The DEA Declares Delta-8 THC Is Not A Controlled Substance… But Does It?
Even IF the DEA deemed that Delta-8 THC is legal, it wouldn't give carte blanche to manufacture Delta-8 THC in states where the substance is expressly banned or legalize it under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Brand Influencers: A Lucrative, Yet Risky Marketing Strategy For Cannabis Companies
By 2022, U.S. companies are expected to spend up to $15 billion on influencer marketing.
Hemp-Derived Products: The Law Does Not Stop At Labeling Requirements
It's easy to get lost in the weeds.
First Draft To Final: How To Use AI To Accelerate Legal Drafting Workflows
Discover how LexisNexis Protégé™ transforms legal drafting into a strategic collaboration between lawyers and AI—enhancing quality, speed, and defensibility.
California Finally Jumps On The CBD Bandwagon
If signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, this law would change California’s love-hate relationship with finished hemp-derived products.
Stop Censoring CBD
Many social media companies have yet to publish formal guidance on this issue and are choosing to arbitrarily censor CBD.
The ‘THC In Milligrams’ Limit: A New Approach To Regulating Hemp Products
The new limit reflects the need for a more nuanced approach.
The Unveiling Of The CAOA: How The Senate Proposes to Regulate Marijuana
The federal descheduling of marijuana would allow companies to take tax deductions, have access to banking services, and list on the U.S. stock market.
Will Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension Help Marijuana Legalization Over the Finish Line?
Since 1971, the United States has spent -- wasted -- $3 trillion enforcing its antiquated, racist drug policy.