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Here is your state-by-state update for the month! One of the biggest needs in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry is an understanding of regulation changes at the federal, state, and even local level. So here are the biggest changes in the hemp industry since my last episode: ✅ Ohio ✅ Alabama ✅ Florida ✅ New Jersey ✅ South Carolina ✅ Rhode Island ✅ New Mexico ✅ Indiana  Need a monthly FULL 50 S...

Love is in the air, but are you loving your business relationship? I recently listened to renowned couples therapist Terry Real speak on the Mel Robbins podcast. Sure, it was focused on romantic relationships, but SO MANY of the things he said are applicable to business relationships. Let's dive into how Terry Real's insights relate to business partnerships.

The government is no longer deciding what ingredients are illegal, but rather, what FEELINGS are illegal...  The conversation used to focus on 'natural' ingredients being best (think hemp, functional mushrooms, a reemergence of yarrow root, etc). And regulation used to focus around ingredients. But when an ingredient has other effects (like psychoactive effects), how does the FDA regulate?  A regu...

Products and ingredients are always pushing the limit and it is hard to know what is good for you, what is natural, etc. I see it all the time in the wellness space. Kratom isn't new, but it is starting to get some significant *negative* press. So let's talk about what it is, why it matters, and what is happening next.

One of the biggest needs in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry is an understanding of regulation changes at the federal, state, and even local level. So here are the biggest changes in the hemp industry since my last episode, with the major theme being states jumping the gun: 🟢 Florida FL S1678: https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1925360 FLH0801: https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1918116 FLh...

Let's be real. This executive order is pretty short and it could be interpreted a lot of different ways. But generally, it seems to be a cause to celebrate. Cannabis Attorney Morgan Davis takes a deep dive into this executive order's specific impact for marijuana rescheduling. +++++++++ 💬 WHY DOES THIS PODCAST SOMETIMES USE THE WORD “MARIJUANA”? You may hear the term “marijuana” used in some of m...

2026 looks muddy, but potentially a little brighter?!  One of the biggest needs in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry is an understanding of regulation changes at the federal, state, and even local level. So here are the biggest changes in the hemp industry since my last episode: Federal : An update on Trump's Executive Order New Jersey : A new State Bill (S4509) might get addressed before the Christm...

Everyone’s reacting. Few are reading closely. This is not a clean win or clear loss. Cannabis Attorney Morgan Davis takes a deep dive into this executive order's specific impact for the Hemp Industry.

I don't mean to be harsh, but there is some stuff going on in Nebraska that could impact any hemp business owner in the U.S. — my friends in the hemp business need to know about this! The Attorney General in Nebraska is suing hemp businesses with the goal of getting their products off the shelves. You may think your Certificate of Analysis (COA) will save you, but I'm here to break it to you... th...

If you're a wholesaler, distributor, retailer... enforcement scrutiny is on the rise. If the police come knocking, you need to know what to do. You need to stay calm. You need to be educated on the law. You need to document everything! Have standard operating documents! I'm going to break down some basic preparation you NEED to do in this ever-changing industry. +++++++++ THIS PODCAST IS MEANT TO...

Payment terms, cash flow, product returns... what to do when a state shuts down their hemp industry or one of your products get banned. This cannabis lawyer has a few ideas of how to legally pivot and protect your reputation. +++++++++ THIS PODCAST IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVIC...

This summer, Congress (spearheaded by Mitch McConnell) was going after the 2018 Farm Bill "loophole." Right before the August break, Senate leaders laid down the proposed language from the Agriculture–FDA spending bill that would have banned hemp‑derived THC products.  This change was largely driven by Sen. Rand Paul (R‑KY), who threatened to block the entire bill unless the ban was removed. Senat...

The USDA says you can't have a Cannabis Cultivation License AND a Hemp Cultivation License. If you hold two cultivation licenses, one for hemp and one for cannabis, and you keep the facilities separate, then why wouldn't this be allowed? This doesn't seem right to me. It's crap. Does this USDA do this to any other commodity? Let's talk about what's happening federally. +++++++++ THIS PODCAST IS ME...

Nerd moment – I love statutory interpretations. Specifically I am geeking out about what is going on with total THC standards. How are all these states going to keep regulating all these products, when the law moves slower than the industry changes?!  I think these regulators might have wisened up... I'll break down the new THC Standard for you in this episode. Complying with this new potential re...

It would take a "Goldilocks" hemp product to be able to sell in all 50 states – a product that is "just right" and completely checks off all the regularity boxes. I have a Spoiler Alert: you can't sell hemp products in all 50 states right now. In this podcast, I'll break down what you can do and what you can't. +++++++++ THIS PODCAST IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW...

There are heated conversations about THCa! I want to keep the conversation going. I'm here to talk about the USDA, the Farm Bill, cultivation standards, when it's grown vs. when it's harvested vs. finished goods... what is LEGAL and what is ILLEGAL. +++++++++ THIS PODCAST IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE...

Let's take a deep dive into Total THC vs. Delta 9 THC. Consumers and Retailers alike often don’t understand how they interact and exist in the same industry. People think they’re apples and oranges, but I have a banana analogy for you instead. Hemp, like all plants, is not a static thing. It changes from time of harvest to when it becomes a consumable product. Let's dive in to what this all means....

THCa is Legal, but it is HARD to keep legal...  Many products go on a journey from when it is pulled from the plant to when it gets to the consumer. Does it stay compliant through that whole journey? Many people think a Certificate of Analysis (COA) should cover you from liability... but I'm here to talk about heat and light exposure converting your product into something that could be outside of...