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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

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Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its interim final rules for the production of hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill. Our firm has provided a broad overview of the rules and written about the potential impact of the testing rules on the hemp industry. Consider a scenario in which Company X is applying for a hemp production license.

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Your Hemp Questions Answered (Part 2)

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Last month, Daniel Shortt and I put on a webinar on the US Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) new interim hemp rules. Although certain states have identified hemp seed that would work well in their specific geographical areas, the USDA has decided not to include a seed certification program in the rules.

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Duane Morris: The Cannabis Beverage Revolution: Is Beverage Cannabis’ Next Big Wave?

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This panel discussion is the first of four quarterly webinars ATACH and Duane Morris will present on the increasing mainstreaming of cannabis. Cannabis is no longer herba non grata , as hemp and hemp-derived CBD have been legalized in the United States. . > Federal and state regulations. About the Series. About ATACH.

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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. We’ve written extensively about federal hemp rules and regulations as well as those in California , Oregon and Washington. We’ve also offered a free webinar on West Coast Hemp CBD.

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Denver Firm Vicente Sederberg Launches ESG Practice, Aims to Help Marijuana and Hemp Industries Lead on Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Diversity

Cannabis Law Report

Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) announced Tuesday it has formed an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practice aimed at helping the burgeoning marijuana and hemp industries become leaders in sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Register now and find more details at [link].

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Keeping Up with Harris Bricken: Cannabis Law Events

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February’s webinar “ West coast Hemp-CBD After the Farm Bill ” was a success! For those seeking more of the valuable information throughout the webinar, March holds many opportunities for you to attend events where Harris Bricken attorneys will be presenting. Read on to find out more.

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Cuomo Gone – Will It Speed Up Or Slow Down State’s Cannabis Reform

Cannabis Law Report

Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that he would resign from office amid sexual-harassment and assault allegations added fuel to the political crisis rocking the state and could further slow the rollout of the recreational marijuana program he signed into law. Kathy Hochul, could speed up the timeline for recreational marijuana sales.