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USDA announces release of Draft of Interim Final Hemp Rule

USDA SUMMARY: This rule establishes a new part specifying the rules and regulations to produce hemp. This action is mandated…

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Key Take Aways from USDA's Draft of Interim Final Hemp Rule

The USDA has just released a draft version of the interim final rule for the establishment of a domestic hemp…

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SAFE Act Faces Senate

Access to safe, reliable and insured banking services has been an issue for marijuana businesses for a long time[1], but…

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Cross-Pollination: Oregon Department of Agriculture Considering Measures

According to information released by the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon farmers are growing almost six times more hemp in…

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DEA Announcement Marks End of Era

Monday marked the end of an era in marijuana policy as the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), a division of the…

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USDA Provides Legal Guidance for Transportation and Shipment of Hemp Products Across State Lines

On Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Office of General Counsel published the first federal agency guidance document…

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May 2019 Cannabis Legislative Updates Including New THC Limits For Industrial Hemp

Rules and regulations continue to evolve and develop in the world of cannabaceae. On May 15th, the ODA adopted final…

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Protection of Hemp Seeds and Plant Varieties: USDA Begins Accepting Applications

In one of the most significant developments in the realm of cannabis-related intellectual property rights, the United States Department of…

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Green Light Attorneys Perry N. Salzhauer, Daniel Shortt, and Brittany Adikes have joined McGlinchey Stafford