With the cannabis space continuing its significant pace of growth, the industry has witnessed new players enter the arena: hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”). The demand for hemp and CBD has skyrocketed in recreational, industrial,...more
11/19/2019
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
FTC Act ,
Hemp ,
Interim Guidance ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
USDA
In both the Commonwealth and New England — and, indeed, the country — these are exciting times for the cannabis industry. As a consensus on the topic of legalization continues to build, technology and banking, specifically,...more
11/1/2019
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Capital Markets ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Mergers ,
Professional Conferences
Last week, the industry was energized by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s order placing certain drugs containing cannabidiol, or CBD, in Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act. This marks the first time in history...more
10/1/2018
/ Controlled Substances Act ,
DEA ,
Farm Bill ,
FDA Approval ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Proposed Legislation