Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: May 2022
May 27, 2022
Update on hemp-related legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
Archive
HIA v DEA Lawsuit: The Hemp Industry Needs Your Support to End DEA Overreach
Apr 14, 2022
Update on the lawsuit HIA & RE Botanicals, Inc v. DEA and why this case is critical to the hemp industry's future.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: April 2022
Apr 4, 2022
Update on hemp-related legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
[Webinar] Minor Cannabinoids & Trending Topics in Hemp
Apr 1, 2022
Watch this session exploring trending topics in hemp. During the session, members of our hemp team dive into the legality, regulation, and lawsuits surrounding minor cannabinoids, current federal hemp legislation, and what we expect and hope to see in the 2023 Farm Bill.
FDA Warns CBD Companies Making COVID-19 Claims: 7 Key Takeaways from the Latest CBD Product Warning Letters
By Michelle Bodian, Jace Pohlman
Mar 30, 2022
The FDA and FTC are working together to target fraudulent COVID-19 claims made by CBD companies. Seven CBD product companies received warning letters. Read this article for a look into what to do—or not do—to avoid a warning.
USPS Bans Mailing Hemp and CBD Vape Products to Consumers
By Andrea Golan, Jace Pohlman
Nov 3, 2021
USPS Final Rule bans e-cigarettes and all vaping products, including those containing hemp-derived ingredients unless a business-to-business or regulatory exception is met.
Guide for Shipping Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Products
By Michelle Bodian, Catie Wightman
Oct 18, 2021
Planning to ship hemp or hemp-derived CBD products? Read this first.
What is the FDA saying about Full Spectrum Hemp? Key Takeaways from Rejections of NDINs
By Shawn Hauser
Aug 25, 2021
Recent NDIN notification objections from the FDA give us more insight into the agency's factors differentiating "full spectrum" hemp from CBD.
Michelle Bodian Featured in INCBA CLE: Hemp 301
Aug 20, 2021
VS attorney Michelle Bodian discusses the hemp industry's environmental challenges and opportunities in this on-demand CLE from the INCBA
Andrea Golan Featured in INCBA CLE: Hemp 201 — FDA and the Marketing of CBD Products
Aug 11, 2021
With a new Administration and Congress, changes in personnel at FDA, and new safety data being published, is 2021 the year when CBD will come out from under the FDA shadows to be legally marketed in all 50 states?
Shawn Hauser to Provide Hemp and CBD Insights During SupplySide Network 365 Education Series Workshop
Aug 2, 2021
VS partner Shawn Hauser will discuss hemp and cannabinoids during a SupplySide Network 365 Education Series workshop with Natural Products Insider on August 19, 2021.
Understanding the Shifting Trends of State and Federal CBD Laws and Regulations
By Shawn Hauser
Jul 22, 2021
In this article, we’ll look at the history of CBD regulation in the United States, the trends that are dominating CBD regulation in 2021, and some of the state-specific regulations in the largest states.
Federal and State Overview: Regulation of Products Containing 'Minor' Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
By Catie Wightman, Jace Pohlman
Jul 13, 2021
Move over CBD; there are new cannabinoids in town. CBD has been the most sought-after and utilized hemp-derived cannabinoid in consumer products, but due in part to technological advances, various other hemp-derived cannabinoids, like CBG, CBN, and CBC, are now creating a well-deserved buzz.
New Hemp CBD Laws, Regulations, and Policies: June 2021 Update
By Caitlin Wightman, Michelle Bodian, Jace Pohlman
Jun 15, 2021
Over the first half of 2021, many states passed laws, implemented, or proposed new regulations regarding hemp cultivation, processing, and CBD products. These changes range from updates to testing, labeling, and packaging requirements, to adjustments in license requirements and limits on the types of hemp-derived products that can be sold.
Memo to the INCB Regarding Draft Guidelines on Control Requirements for Medical and Scientific Cannabis
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
May 24, 2021
Read the memo VS delivered to the International Narcotics Control Board, which gives draft guidelines on control requirements for medical and scientific cannabis and discusses the implications and important issues for consideration.
Shawn Hauser to Speak About Hemp CBD at CRN Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements
May 7, 2021
Shawn will discuss the path forward for hemp-derived CBD at the Council for Responsible Nutrition's June 8-10 event.
5 Things You Need to Know Before Entering the Cannabis Industry
By Brian Vicente
Apr 19, 2021
The cannabis industry is complex. Prospective cannabis business owners and other service providers interested in working with cannabis businesses are wise to take a step back and assess what it really takes to not only enter the cannabis industry, but to succeed in it.
5 Key Takeaways from the FTC CBDeceit Crackdown on CBD Businesses
By Caitlin Wightman, Michelle Bodian
Dec 23, 2020
On December 17, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission announced robust enforcement actions against companies making deceptive claims about CBD and CBG products.
The Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America's Newest Industry
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 18, 2020
Vicente Sederberg attorneys wrote the book on cannabis law — and now you can own it! This comprehensive primer on all things cannabis law is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the major practical legal issues facing the marijuana and hemp industries.
Memo to the INCB Regarding International Control of CBD Preparations and the Impacts of Potential Reforms
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 1, 2020
Read the memo VS delivered to the International Narcotics Control Board, which contests current international controls of CBD preparations and discusses the potential impacts of reform.
Selling CBD Products Online? State Retailer Registration Requirements May Apply
By Catie Wightman
Nov 16, 2020
If you are selling CBD products—even products sold exclusively online—you must follow retailer requirements in the states where you sell products (i.e., where your customers are located).
New York Releases Proposed Hemp Cannabinoid Regulations
By Michelle Bodian
Oct 29, 2020
New York State Department of Health published draft regulations for the processing and retail sale of cannabinoid hemp.
Prop 65 Warning Requirements for Cannabis, THC and CBD
By Andrea A. Golan
Apr 13, 2020
In early 2020, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment added Δ9 THC and marijuana smoke to the Proposition 65 list of chemicals known as reproductive toxins. What does this mean for cannabis businesses?
Hemp Coalition Releases Additional Hemp Policy Recommendations
Mar 24, 2020
A coalition of hemp industry stakeholders, including Vicente Sederberg LLP, released a second set of new policy recommendations for officials developing federally compliant state hemp programs.
Protecting Your CBD Business from Product Liability Lawsuits
By Michelle Bodian
Mar 9, 2020
With any new consumer product craze, lawsuits will inevitably follow. The hemp-CBD industry is no exception. The current wave of CBD-related lawsuits has primarily been product liability claims.
Hemp Coalition Releases New Hemp Policy Recommendations & Updated Model Plan
Feb 27, 2020
A coalition of hemp industry stakeholders, including Vicente Sederberg LLP, released new policy recommendations and an updated model plan for state hemp programs.
What You Need to Know About the FDA Consumer Update on CBD
By Shawn Hauser, Partner; Corey Cox, Associate Attorney
Nov 27, 2019
The FDA issued an update on November 25, 2019, reiterating its position on CBD products in food and dietary supplements. What does this mean for your business?
Reflections on the 2018 Farm Bill
By Michelle Bodian, Senior Associate Attorney and Caitlin Wightman, Law Clerk
Jul 17, 2019
Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on December 20, 2018, much has changed in the world of hemp. Here's a recap of major hemp-related developments.