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FDA Chief Says CBD Is Not NBD, Urges Congressional Action

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Supporters of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) who hoped the Food and Drug Administration would adopt a more progressive view of CBD were disappointed when FDA Chief Robert Califf recently testified that FDA does not consider...more

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The Week in Weed: June 2020

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Louisiana is expanding medical marijuana, and the United Nations may reschedule cannabis.  Meanwhile, PetSmart faces a lawsuit over pet CBD.  MedMen has campaign finance problems, and the 9th Circuit looks at taxes....more

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Despite Lawful Use in Commerce, Hemp and CBD Trademarks May Still Face Rejection

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In a previous Legal Alert, we covered the removal of one impediment to federal trademark registration for hemp/CBD products: namely, that hemp/CBD products will no longer be outlawed by the Controlled Substances Act and will...more

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Important Legislative and Regulatory Changes Impacting the Commercialization of Cannabis, Hemp, and CBD

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A number of important changes have occurred in the cannabis, hemp, and cannabidiol (CBD) spaces. This alert presents a snapshot of significant developments and selected future predictions....more

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FDA Approves First Marijuana-Based Drug To Treat Epilepsy

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On June 25, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol), the first marijuana derived drug for use in the United States, to treat two rare forms of epilepsy....more

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Hemp News Highlights

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We've previously published articles about industrial hemp and the excitement and curiosity it continues to garner as a cash crop in North Carolina. That trend continues to develop, and recently there have been several...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Cannabis Industry Update – April 2018

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With so much happening in the cannabis industry we thought we’d take this time to highlight some of the industry’s most recent happenings. ...more

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