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Hemp Legally Speaking

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

With hemp being legalized only recently, legal and regulatory regimes concerning the crop and its products such as CBD are continually evolving. Jonathan Miller, who helped craft much of federal and state hemp laws in his role as General Counsel of the US Hemp Roundtable, hosts a biweekly podcast in which he engages in 15-20 minute discussions of cutting-edge legal issues facing the industry. Jonathan speaks on each program with subject matter experts from Frost Brown Todd’s nationally leading hemp practice group.

If you have questions or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected].

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Episodes

Bill Bookout and a New Study on Hemp for Pets

April 08, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 9.44 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Bill Bookout, President of the National Animal Supplements Council, about an exciting new study on the impact of hemp and CBD on household pets. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  What is the current marketplace for hemp supplements for pets? How are pet owners finding value for administering hemp and CBD? What were the ...

Former DEA Administrator Uttam Dhillon and Law Enforcement Views of Hemp and Cannabis

March 11, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 12.4 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Uttam Dhillon, the former Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration and current partner at Frost Brown Todd, about federal law enforcement views of hemp and cannabis, and the potential rescheduling and descheduling of cannabis. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  As the DEA head when hemp was legalized, wh...

Former "Drug Czar" Jim Carroll and the Potential Rescheduling of Cannabis

January 29, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes - 10.8 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Jim Carroll, the former White House "Drug Czar" and current partner at Frost Brown Todd, about federal law enforcement views of hemp and cannabis, and the potential rescheduling of marijuana. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  How does federal law enforcement view cannabis and its potential legalization? Are there more nu...

Deb Hackathorn and the Battle for Hemp Products in Ohio

January 15, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 9.52 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Deb Hackathorn, Frost Brown Todd principal and the U.S Hemp Roundtable's lobbyist in Columbus, about legislative efforts to ban certain hemp products in the Buckeye State. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  Ohioans passed a referendum in November to legalize adult-use marijuana.  What was the reaction of the Governor and l...

Dr. Sibyl Swift and Lance Blundell on CBD Safety

October 23, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 13.7 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews CMDMd's Chief Science Officer Sibyl Swift and General Counsel Lance Blundell on the safety and future regulation of CBD.  If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  Is CBD safe?  From a legal perspective? From a scientific point of view? Why does the FDA continue to caution the public about the safety of hemp extracts like CBD? ...

Rand Martin and the Battle for Hemp Products in California

October 10, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 11.4 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Rand Martin, the U.S Hemp Roundtable's lobbyist in Sacramento, about ongoing legislative and regulatory efforts to support (and burden) hemp products in California. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  What was in AB 45, the legislation that legalized CBD products in California, and how did it finally secure final passage? ...

Nolan Jackson and New State Law Roundup for Hemp/CBD in 2023

September 11, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 12.3 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews his Frost Brown Todd colleague, Nolan Jackson, who serves as Regulatory Counsel for the US Hemp Roundtable, and the two discuss new state laws and regulations that have imposed restrictions on hemp and CBD products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  Why are states beginning to impose THC milligram limits on hemp-derived ...

Rayetta Henderson and the Science of CBD

August 28, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 14.4 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Rayetta Henderson, Senior Managing Scientist at Tox Strategies about her research and her testimony before the House Oversight Committee on the safety of hemp-derived CBD. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  What were the results of your toxicology studies on the safety of CBD isolate? How were thise results different from...

Andrew Bish and the Promise of Hemp Feed

July 31, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 6.93 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Andrew Bish, President of the Hemp Feed Coalition about the challenges and opportunities of federal policy concerning the use of hemp seed for animals. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  What is hemp feed and how is it used by farmers with their animals? How is hemp feed different from CBD products for pets? What is the...

Rob Pero, Mary Jane Oatman, and the Role of Hemp in Native American Communities

June 19, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 7.94 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Rob Pero and Mary Jane Oatman, the President and Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association, about the development of the hemp industry among Native American tribal organizations and on Indian reservations. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected].  Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  What's the history of hemp and cannabis in our U.S. tribal ...

Nolan Jackson and the War on Hemp in the States

April 10, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 7.21 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Nolan Jackson, regulatory counsel to the US Hemp Roundtable, about state legislative efforts to prohibit intoxicating cannabinoids and define "intoxicating" in unfair, restrictive ways. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is the "War on Hemp" in the states, and who is waging it? How does the hemp industry approach the ...

Commissioner Ryan Quarles on FDA Inaction and the Rise of Delta-8

March 27, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 5.3 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles, a national leader on hemp policy, about the impact of FDA's actions and inaction and the rise of intoxicating cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What has FDA inaction on CBD and other hemp extracts wrought on the industry and Kentucky hemp ...

Vince Sanders and the Impact of FDA Inaction on Hemp at Retail

March 13, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 5.23 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Vince Sanders, CEO of American Shaman, about FDA's actions and inaction and the impact on the future of the hemp and CBD industries. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: How does American Shaman operate a franchise CBD store business operation and what's been the progress of this model? How has FDA's inaction on CBD regulati...

Jason Amatucci and the Legislative Battle for Hemp in Virginia

February 27, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 5.42 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Jason Amatucci about legislative efforts in the Virginia General Assembly that could crush the state's hemp industry and serve as a negative model for the nation. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What's the modern history of hemp in Virginia? How has the medical marijuana industry grown in recent years and how has it emerg...

John Harloe and Colorado Regulation of Intoxicating Cannabinoids

February 13, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 5.96 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews John Harloe, General Counsel of Balanced Health Botanicals, about Colorado's efforts to develop laws and a regulatory regime concerning intoxicating cannabinoids. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: In last year's Colorado General Assembly, how was the issue of intoxicating cannabinoids raised, and how was it resolved? What w...

Patrick Atagi and International Hemp Markets

January 30, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 9.65 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Patrick Atagi, President and CEO of the National Industrial Hemp Council, about the promotion and marketing of U.S. hemp internationally. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected].    Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: 1.     What is the National Industrial Hemp Council, and what is its role in promoting U.S. hemp into international markets? 2.     From the perspectiv...

Jody McGinness and the Hemp Industries Association

January 16, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 7.03 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Jody McGinness, Executive Director of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA), about the HIA's past, present and future agenda. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected].   Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:    1. What is the history of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA), the granddaddy of all hemp organizations in the United States?  2. How has HIA's litigation again...

Congressman James Comer and Oversight of the FDA

January 02, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 7.85 MB

Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: How will the House Oversight and Reform Committee approach the issue of FDA's inaction on regulating hemp and CBD? What will be different about your committee's approach than Congressional efforts over the past several years to demand FDA's action? Are challenges with the administrative state mostly political in nature or are they more related to the behavior of entrenched career bureaucrats? What will be the other priorities for t...

Ilissa Nolan and Hemp and CBD in the Lone Star State

December 19, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 7.3 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Illissa Nolan, Executive Director of the Texas Hemp Coalition, to discuss evolving policies on hemp and CBD in the Lone Star State. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected].  Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: How has Texas public policy evolved over the years in terms of cannabis in general? How successful has Texas' hemp pilot program been in providing alternative...

Morris Beagle and The Future of Hemp

December 05, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 7.71 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Morris Beagle, CEO of We Are for Better Alternatives and the NOCO Hemp Expo, an OG of the hemp movement, about his forecast for the future of the industry. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is WAFBA, and how did the NOCO Hemp Expo grow to be such a mammoth event? What is the future of intoxicating cannabinoids vis a vi...

Andrea Steel and Intoxicating Cannabinoids

November 21, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

Jonathan Miller interviews Andrea Steel, Member of Frost Brown Todd's Houston office and a leader of its cannabis industry team, about new legal and regulatory developments concerning intoxicating cannabinoids, such as delta-8 THC. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected].  Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What has the FDA done in recent months to share its opinions on the development of int...

Eric Wang and Hemp Fiber and Sustainability

November 07, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 8.69 MB

Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Eric Wang, CEO, Ecofibre, Georgetown, KY Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What applications for hemp fiber is EcoFibre working on from its Kentucky and North Carolina facilities? Why is hemp considered a particularly sustainable crop? How does hemp compare to other fiber crops in terms of sustainability and contributing to environmental protection? What is the US Hemp Sustainability Foundation and what ...

Bill Bookout and Regulating Hemp and CBD for Animals

October 24, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 5.8 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Bill Bookout, Founder and Chairman of the National Animal Supplement Council Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is the National Animal Supplement Council and how has it become involved in the hemp and CBD space? Why are regulatory standards for animal food often stronger than what's required for human ingestion? What states have developed strong regulatory framework stand...

Axel Bernabe and the New York Model for Regulating Hemp

September 12, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Axel Bernabe, New York's Office of Cannabis Management Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: How did New York State approach regulating hemp cannabinoids vis a vis adult-use cannabis and industrial use hemp? What was New York's philosophy in developing a regulatory regime for CBD and other non-intoxicating hemp extracts? Why did New York allow hemp farmers to sell into the regu...

Congressman Ed Perlmutter and the SAFE Banking Act

August 29, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Congressman Ed Perlmutter Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What kinds of problems are hemp and cannabis businesses facing when it comes to banking and financial transactions? What is the SAFE Banking Act and how would it assist hemp and cannabis farmers and businesses? What are the special hemp provisions that were developed in conjunction with Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) ...

Wendy Mosher and the "Value the Seed" Initiative

August 15, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Wendy Mosher, President & CEO of New West Genetics Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What challenges are U.S. hemp farmers facing when it comes to hemp seed varieties that when used result in "hot hemp" production? What is certified seed, and what's the difference with uncertified seed? What is the "Value the Seed" initiative and how would it provide regulatory relief to U.S....

Congressman Morgan Griffith and Regulation of CBD and Other Hemp Extracts

August 01, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources:   Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Congressman Morgan Griffith Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: How did a conservative Republican from a rural area of the country become one of the strongest national advocates of hemp and CBD? What's in HR 841 and HR 6134 and what are their prospects for passage? Why is regulation so important, both to support farmers but also to protect consumers, especially children? How ...

Andrew Brisbo: Regulating Hemp in Michigan and Across the Nation

June 27, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Andrew Brisbo, Director of Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency, and the President of CANNRA Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: Why did Michigan joining a growing trend of states to bring hemp and marijuana under the same regulatory agency? Should hemp farmers and businesses be concerned about regulations unfairly burdening hemp and the expense of marijuana? What is Michigan’...

Dr. Robert Kaufman and the new ValidCare Safety Study on CBD

May 23, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Dr. Robert Kaufman Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What does the ValidCare study demonstrate about the safety of ingestible CBD? What did the study conclude about CBD’s liver toxicity and how does this contrast with studies done on Epidiolex, the CBD drug used by children with rare forms of epilepsy? How does the study address concerns about drowsiness and low testosterone?...

Russell Coleman and the Rebirth of Legal Hemp

April 11, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Russell Coleman Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: How did an anti-cannabis advocate come around to supporting legalized hemp? Why did Mitch McConnell go all in on hemp? What did Congress intend by setting the definition for hemp at 0.3% or less delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis? How are delta-8 and other “hemp-derived THC” products being perceived by hemp’s champions on Cap...

Pete Meachum and Congressional Efforts to Regulate CBD Now

March 28, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MB

Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Pete Meachum  Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking What’s the status of federal legislation that would ensure that FDA regulates CBD as a dietary supplement and food and beverage additive? What is the legislative process that we should expect for these critical CBD bills? How can listeners influence federal policy on these and other matters? How important to Members of Congress are communications from their constituents? ...

Fred Cawthon and Developing a More Equitable Hemp Industry

February 28, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 50.3 MB

Fred Cawthon and Developing a More Equitable Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Frederick Cawthon Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in this episode: How have Americans of color struggled over the past few centuries when it has come to issues of hemp and cannabis? What steps are the US Hemp Roundtable taking to redress these wrongs and promote justice and equality in the hemp industry? What legislation is being sponsored to pr...

Joel Stanley and the Birth of the CBD Industry

February 14, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MB

Joel Stanley and the Birth of the CBD Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Joel Stanley Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in this episode: Who was Charlotte Fygi, and what role did she play in the development of the hemp and CBD industries? When did medical marijuana pioneers, the Stanley Brothers, hit on the idea that hemp could be a solution both for ailing children as well as promoting wellness in healthy adults? What was behind ...

U.S. Hemp Authority

January 31, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MB

Promoting Justice and Equality in the Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Dr. Marielle Weintraub Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp Industry questions covered in this episode: Why did the hemp industry create the US Hemp Authority and what is its purpose? How does USHA develop standards, and who is involved in the process? How do farmers, processors, and manufacturers get certified in the program?  Why should they do so? How do consumers learn which pro...

Promoting Justice and Equality in the Hemp Industry

January 17, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 40 MB

Promoting Justice and Equality in the Hemp Industry Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Amber Littlejohn Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this podcast episode: On this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, what are the challenges confronted by the hemp industry in addressing King’s vision for justice and quality? What is the hemp industry doing to foster diversity, inclusion and equity? Why is passage of the SAFE Banking Act so important to...

Hemp Policy: 2021 Year-in-Review and 2022 Preview

December 20, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MB

Hemp Policy: 2021 Year-in-Review and 2022 Preview Episode Resources Host: Jonathan Miller Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Questions covered in this episode: What actions did the FDA take (or fail to take) in developing a regulatory pathway for CBD in 2021, and what will Congress do in 2022 to force the agency’s hand? Why didn’t the SAFE Banking Act pass in 2021, and what are its prospects in 2022? How much progress was there in state legislatures on hemp and CBD issues in 2021, and...

International Trade

December 06, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MB

International Trade Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Jan de Beer Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Questions covered in this Episode: For businesses looking to sell products overseas, what are the general concerns and procedures about exporting products? What are the particular concerns when it comes to hemp, both leaving the US and then being imported into another country?  How are they different between raw hemp/hemp extract and finished products like CBD? Are there ...

Hemp's International Trade Laws

December 06, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MB

Hemp's International Trade Laws Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Jan de Beer Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Questions covered in this Episode: For businesses looking to sell products overseas, what are the general concerns and procedures about exporting products? What are the particular concerns when it comes to hemp, both leaving the US and then being imported into another country?  How are they different between raw hemp/hemp extract and finished products like CBD?...

Capitalizing a Hemp Business

November 22, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MB

Capitalizing a Hemp Business Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Alan MacDonald Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: There are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies in the hemp space seeking growth capital.  It’s not as simple as asking people for money.  What are the big picture issues and concerns that a business needs to consider? We’ve spoken with Olivia Snyder about business formation. Are there any particular business ...

Establishing a Hemp Business

November 08, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MB

Establishing a Hemp Business Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Olivia Snyder Bryant Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: What’s in a name?  What are the considerations I have with naming my company? What do I need to do to ensure my name doesn’t get be into any hot water?  Searches, registration? How do I protect my name?  What are the different entity types from which I can choose?  What are the distinctions? What are the...

Hemp Class Action Suits

October 25, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

Hemp Class Action Suits Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Martin Rose Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode:  What is a class action lawsuit – what are some common examples? What is your experience in defending class action lawsuits? Why are so many of these suits being brought in California? What has been the subject matter of class action lawsuits brought in the hemp/CBD space? What were some of the hemp class action lawsu...

Hemp Trademarks

October 11, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MB

Hemp Trademarks Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Karlyn Schnapp Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: Explain in general why getting a trademark is a good idea. Explain the different kinds of trademarks – names, marks, etc. Explain the difference between a trademark and patent. What agency(ies) handle intellectual property issues – how do you typically engage with them? What’s the general federal trademark policy when it c...

Novel Cannabinoids

September 27, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MB

Novel Cannabinoids Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Andrea Steel Related material: Take Heed- FDA & CDC Release Health Alerts About Delta-8 THC Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode:  Beyond D8, what other novel cannabinoids are appearing on the market and how are they different? What is the significance of “naturally occurring” as opposed to synthetic?  Are these novel cannabinoids illegal?  What other risks should be cons...

CBD Product Labeling

September 13, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MB

CBD Product Labeling Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Kimera Hall Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: Explain the FDA’s role in regulating dietary supplements and food. Explain the FTC’s role in the same The FDA claims that it is illegal to sell ingestible CBD products – please explain their philosophy What has been the FDA’s enforcement experience in recent years? What kinds of health claims are prohibited?  What are al...

Hemp Banking

August 30, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 46.1 MB

Hemp Banking Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Bill Repasky Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: Speaking of cannabis in general, why are hemp businesses having trouble accessing banking services in states where the product is legal? Hemp is federally legal everywhere under the 2018 Farm Bill – so why in the world are hemp businesses still having problems in this area? CBD companies have particularly difficult issues with ba...

Delta-8

August 16, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 27 MB

Delta-8 Episode Resources: Host: Jonathan Miller Guest: Nolan Jackson Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking Hemp industry questions covered in this episode: What is delta-8?  How do you manufacture it? What’s the difference between delta-8 and delta-9? Make the argument that delta-8 is LEGAL federally. Make the argument that delta-8 is ILLEGAL federally. Putting aside the letter of the law, what is the spirit of the law, i.e. what were Congress’ intentions? What has the DEA said about...

Trailer - Hemp Legally Speaking

August 02, 2021 22:48 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MB

A new hemp podcast dedicated to the quickly changing rules and regulations that business owners face in the hemp industry. Hosted by Jonathan Miller, who helped craft much of federal and state hemp laws in his role as General Counsel of the US Hemp Roundtable, hosts a biweekly podcast in which he engages in 15-20 minute discussions of cutting-edge legal issues facing the industry. Jonathan speaks on each program with subject matter experts from Frost Brown Todd’s nationally leading h...