Current State of Hemp Beverages: Market and Regulatory Perspectives
The hemp beverage market is evolving rapidly, presenting both opportunities and challenges.
Cannabis Law
FDA Continues to Crack Down on Tobacco Retailers and Proposes to Enhance Restrictions on Importation of Unauthorized Vapes
Smoke shops selling flavored vapes have become sitting ducks for Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) enforcement, protected only by their sheer numbers and the FDA’s inability to enforce against every individual retailer across 50 states.
Legal Considerations for Ketamine Practitioners in Virginia
The popularity of ketamine as a potential treatment for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder has exploded in recent years. Unlike marijuana and other psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA, ketamine is an FDA-approved drug. However, the use of ketamine to treat […]
How the Federal PACT Act May Impact Your Online Hemp or Cannabis Retail
The federal PACT Act may significantly impact the online sale of cannabis and hemp vapes, requiring rigorous compliance with registration, reporting, age verification, and shipping regulations. For online retailers, understanding and adhering to these requirements is crucial in order to avoid a run-in with federal authorities.
The Impact of Joe Biden’s Decision to Withdraw and Endorse Kamala Harris on the Future of Cannabis in the United States
President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris has sent ripples through various sectors of American business. One area where this change in leadership could have a profound impact is the future of cannabis legislation in the United States.
Key Considerations Before Launching a Hemp-Derived THC Food or Beverage
While the burgeoning and ever-evolving hemp-derived THC food market offers lucrative opportunities, entering this new market requires serious consideration of the various regulatory hurdles at early stages in product development.
Florida Hemp Industry Notches a Major Win from Governor DeSantis
On June 7 Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed Florida Senate Bill 1698, which was sent to him by the Florida legislature in March of this year. He has also indicated his policy priorities for the hemp industry going forward.
Exploring the Potential Implications of Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III
In recent years, the conversation surrounding cannabis has evolved significantly, with many advocating for its rescheduling at the federal level in the United States. Currently classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, cannabis faces numerous legal and regulatory barriers.
New York State Continues to Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Unlicensed Cannabis Operators
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) appears to be getting more serious about enforcing its rules as it gets pressure from the governor and state legislature to open the gates to the adult-use market. In addition to cracking down on unlicensed shops,
Cannabis Packaging is a Crucial Part of Brand Building
Cannabis packaging is generally prohibited from bearing designs that are potentially or actually attractive to people under 21 years old. But that doesn’t mean that cannabis packaging needs to be unattractive to people over the age of 21.