Hemp Legally Speaking

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Dr. Robert Kaufman Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What does the ValidCare study demonstrate about the safety of ingestible CBD? What did the study conclude about CBD’s liver toxicity and how does this contrast with studies done on Epidiolex, the CBD drug used by children with rare forms of ep...

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Russell Coleman Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: How did an anti-cannabis advocate come around to supporting legalized hemp? Why did Mitch McConnell go all in on hemp? What did Congress intend by setting the definition for hemp at 0.3% or less delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis? How are delta-8...

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Pete Meachum   Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking What’s the status of federal legislation that would ensure that FDA regulates CBD as a dietary supplement and food and beverage additive? What is the legislative process that we should expect for these critical CBD bills? How can listeners influence federal policy on these and other matters? Ho...

Fred Cawthon and Developing a More Equitable Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Frederick Cawthon Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in this episode: How have Americans of color struggled over the past few centuries when it has come to issues of hemp and cannabis? What steps are the US Hemp Roundtable taking to redress these wrongs and promote ju...

Joel Stanley and the Birth of the CBD Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Joel Stanley Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in this episode: Who was Charlotte Fygi, and what role did she play in the development of the hemp and CBD industries? When did medical marijuana pioneers, the Stanley Brothers, hit on the idea that hemp could be a solution both for...

Promoting Justice and Equality in the Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Dr. Marielle Weintraub Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in this episode: Why did the hemp industry create the US Hemp Authority and what is its purpose? How does USHA develop standards, and who is involved in the process? How do farmers, processors, and manufacturers get c...

Promoting Justice and Equality in the Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Amber Littlejohn Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this podcast episode: On this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, what are the challenges confronted by the hemp industry in addressing King’s vision for justice and quality? What is the hemp industry doing to foster divers...

Hemp Policy: 2021 Year-in-Review and 2022 Preview Episode Resources Host: Jonathan Miller Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Questions covered in this episode: What actions did the FDA take (or fail to take) in developing a regulatory pathway for CBD in 2021, and what will Congress do in 2022 to force the agency’s hand? Why didn’t the SAFE Banking Act pass in 2021, and what are its prospects in 2022? How...

Hemp's International Trade Laws Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Jan de Beer Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Questions covered in this Episode: For businesses looking to sell products overseas, what are the general concerns and procedures about exporting products? What are the particular concerns when it comes to hemp, both leaving the US and then being imported into another country?  H...

Capitalizing a Hemp Business Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Alan MacDonald Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: There are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies in the hemp space seeking growth capital.  It’s not as simple as asking people for money.  What are the big picture issues and concerns that a business needs to consider? We’ve spo...

Establishing a Hemp Business Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Olivia Snyder Bryant Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: What’s in a name?  What are the considerations I have with naming my company? What do I need to do to ensure my name doesn’t get be into any hot water?  Searches, registration? How do I protect my name?  What are the differen...

Hemp Class Action Suits Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Martin Rose Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode:  What is a class action lawsuit – what are some common examples? What is your experience in defending class action lawsuits? Why are so many of these suits being brought in California? What has been the subject matter of class action lawsu...

Hemp Trademarks Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Karlyn Schnapp Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: Explain in general why getting a trademark is a good idea. Explain the different kinds of trademarks – names, marks, etc. Explain the difference between a trademark and patent. What agency(ies) handle intellectual property issues – how do you t...

Novel Cannabinoids Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Andrea Steel Related material: Take Heed- FDA & CDC Release Health Alerts About Delta-8 THC Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode:  Beyond D8, what other novel cannabinoids are appearing on the market and how are they different? What is the significance of “naturally occurring” as opposed t...

CBD Product Labeling Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Kimera Hall Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: Explain the FDA’s role in regulating dietary supplements and food. Explain the FTC’s role in the same The FDA claims that it is illegal to sell ingestible CBD products – please explain their philosophy What has been the FDA’s enforcement expe...

Hemp Banking Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Bill Repasky Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: Speaking of cannabis in general, why are hemp businesses having trouble accessing banking services in states where the product is legal? Hemp is federally legal everywhere under the 2018 Farm Bill – so why in the world are hemp businesses still havi...

Delta-8 Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Nolan Jackson Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: What is delta-8?  How do you manufacture it? What’s the difference between delta-8 and delta-9? Make the argument that delta-8 is LEGAL federally. Make the argument that delta-8 is ILLEGAL federally. Putting aside the letter of the law, what is the spir...

A new hemp podcast dedicated to the quickly changing rules and regulations that business owners face in the hemp industry. Hosted by Jonathan Miller, who helped craft much of federal and state hemp laws in his role as General Counsel of the US Hemp Roundtable, hosts a biweekly podcast in which he engages in 15-20 minute discussions of cutting-edge legal issues facing the industry. Jonathan speaks...