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Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law

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Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. Hemp-derived CBD was legalized in 2018 under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, or Farm Bill. Department of Agriculture. Is it worth the risk? Plaintiffs claim damages in excess of $5 million.

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Avoid Hemp Litigation with a Real Agricultural Production Contract

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As everyone knows by now the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production by de-scheduling the crop under the Controlled Substance Act. What is an Agricultural Production Contract (“APC”)? Broadly speaking an APC is an agreement between producers and contractors for a specific agricultural commodity.

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NY: Audit says New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Not Up To Speed on Hemp

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According to the report from the Division of State Government Accountability under Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets inspected only 57 percent of growers authorized to produce hemp under a state pilot program that authorizes the limited cultivation of the plant.

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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

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While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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Navigating the Cannabis Fog: Litigation Ensues Over Legality of Delta-8 and Delta-10

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9-THC (the substance codified as “marihuana” by the federal Controlled Substances Act), have raised questions regarding these products’ legality under federal and state law. Since the 2018 Farm Bill became law, products containing Delta-8 THC and Delta-10 THC have become popular. Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC.

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Quick Guide to Cannabis Business Opportunities

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While this kind of growth is promising, entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of these cannabis industry opportunities must be aware of their legal responsibilities before getting started. The legal requirements for each type are different, so it’s essential to research the laws around the company you want to start.

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CBD And Hemp Legal And Regulatory Roundup – March 18, 2022

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. State and federal law determine hemp is legal so long as it contains less than 0.3% Atlanta law firm seeks court order declaring chemical related to intoxicating ingredient in marijuana is legal. 23 March 2022.

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