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Hemp Laws Around the US – The Most Recent Changes and What to Watch

Hemp laws around the US. The most recent changes and the ones we're going to watch.
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Cannabis + Hemp Cultivation License = You CAN’T have them both

The USDA says you can't have a hemp cultivation license and a cannabis cultivation license. Learn how this affects your company.
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Business Owners Everywhere Pay Attention: This Applies To You (The Corporate Transparency Act)

Beginning January 1, 2024, all businesses will have to report to the Department of Treasury information about their company.
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The 2023 Farm Bill Didn’t Happen, What Now

The 2023 Farm Bill didn't happen. What's Next for North Carolina Hemp and Cannabis?
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Five Favorite Podcasts for Biz Owners in 2024

A list of my Top 5 favorite podcasts for business owners in 2024. They make my business better, and hopefully will do the same for ...
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Hemp and Marijuana are the same thing (according to some states)

Are Hemp and Marijuana the Same Thing? Did you know that hemp and marijuana are the same thing? Okay, they’re ...
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Amanita Mushrooms — The ‘Shroom you’ve never heard of that is mostly legal

Introducing Amonita Mushrooms: The Legal Alternative Introducing Amonita mushrooms, the shroom you’ve never heard of but that’s mostly legal. Hey, ...
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The Fight over Intoxicating Hemp Products Rages On

The Current State of the Hemp Industry in 2023 The war for intoxicating hemp products rages on. We’ve had a ...
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PSA for Hemp Products Biz Owners — Your COA Will Not Save You

Public Service Announcement: Certificates of Analysis and Legal Risks A public service announcement to my friends in the intoxicating hemp ...
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How to Sell Your Hemp Products in ALL 50 STATES — is your product JUST RIGHT?

Selling Hemp Products Nationwide: The Goldilocks Challenge How to sell your hemp products in all 50 states, or what I ...
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Is the Controlled Substances Act UNCONSTITUTIONAL when it comes to Cannabis?

Constitutional Challenge to the CSA Constitutional law to the rescue! Is the CSA (Controlled Substances Act) unconstitutional as applied to ...
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Is the Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis Good or Bad?!

The rescheduling of cannabis at the federal level — is it a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Let’s ...
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THCA — Is Ignorance Bliss?

THCA: Part two. Yes, it’s legal. But in reality, it’s really, really hard to have a legal THC, A product ...
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HEMP IN NORTH CAROLINA — HB 563, Take 4

House Bill 563. We’re talking about it. Again. But this is the edition that passed the House in late September. ...
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Total THC Standards: Let Me Put It To You Bluntly…

So 2023 is coming to a close and the total THC standard for hemp derived products is spreading across the ...
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The DEA & Delta 8 – Round and Round We Go on its Legalities…

Delta-8 THC has become one of the most popular cannabinoids used in hemp products over the last three years. We’ve ...
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HB 563 in NC — It’s on the move again (SLOWLY)

Let’s talk about 563 in North Carolina. It’s on the move again. New amendments, no longer bans LS. It may ...
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Holding Companies: A Smart Move for High-Risk Industries like Cannabis?

Holding companies asset and liability protection for high risk industries like cannabis. Hey, I’m Morgan Davis. I’m a cannabis attorney ...
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Distribution Agreements for Cannabis / Hemp Companies: you NEED to know this

Distribution agreements are a much needed tool if you’re looking to outsource selling or manufacturing of your product. Distribution agreements ...
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THCA: It’s the hot new trend in the Cannabis Industry, but is it legal?!

It’s the hottest new trend and intoxicating him products. Is it legal? Hey I’m Morgan Davis I’m a cannabis attorney ...
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Litigation and Law Enforcement in the Hemp Industry Across the U.S.

Litigation and law enforcement in the cannabis space around the country. There’s a common belief in the hemp and cannabis ...
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Is the 2023 Farm Bill a monster in the closet coming out to get you?!

A new Farm Bill is coming. 2018 brought us legalized hemp. What will 2023 bring us? Hi, I’m Morgan Davis. ...
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HB 563 – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

HB 563 There’s new legislation in North Carolina that could pass in this legislative session. Let’s talk about HB 563, ...
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Operating Agreements in the Hemp Space: Create your Liability Shield

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Operating agreements are so necessary, especially in the hemp and cannabis ...
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National Legislative Trends for Regulating Hemp Products

As we’ve been talking about for the past few months, states across the United States are regulating hemp products, especially ...
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CBD Products: Don’t Wait To Implement Childproof Packaging!

States across the U.S. are regulating cannabis products, especially edibles. One of the biggest trends in these regulations is childproof ...
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THE WAR ON HEMP, pt 2

HB 563 seeks to regulate cannabinoid products in North Carolina. This bill, if it passes, is going to vastly change the landscape of the North ...
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THE WAR ON HEMP, pt 1

Legislation has been filed in North Carolina. All of it is a potential problem if you are in the hemp products industry in North Carolina.
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Updates to Noncompetes: What does it mean for your business?

The Federal Trade Commission is about to outlaw non-compete agreements. What does that mean for your North Carolina business? On ...
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Medical Cannabis in NC: Will It Pass?

What you need to know about the recent amendments to medical cannabis in NC and its significance for your business.
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END of DELTA-8?! – The Current State Of Affairs In Hemp And Alternative Cannabinoids

Is this the end for intoxicating cannabinoids like Delta-8? Probably not.
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Do you REALLY need a Cannabis Lawyer?

Let's talk about the value of a cannabis lawyer, why you need one and why you should call me today.
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Reduce Your Liability in the Age of the Gig Worker

The age of the gig worker is here and we know it's not going anywhere. post-COVID, everybody wants to work from home. So how is ...
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Don’t leave your REPUTATION on the line – have Employment Contracts!

Employment contracts are necessary to protect you and your business.
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Will Cannabis be legal in 2023? Sorry to tell you…

Will cannabis be federally legalized in 2022? I’m sorry to say guys, probably not. Hey, I’m Morgan Davis. I’m an ...
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Why Do Cannabis Businesses NEED Trademarking

Let’s talk about trademarking in cannabis. Hey, I’m Morgan Davis. I’m an attorney focused on cannabis and business in North ...
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Criminal Charges & Cannabis — it’s still ILLEGAL even if “everyone is doing it”

Cannabis is still illegal, even though you can buy it everywhere and everyone is doing it. Hey, I’m Morgan Davis. ...
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Let’s Talk About Sweat Equity vs Cash 

Sweat Equity isn't simple. It makes a lot of sense for a lot of businesses, especially entrepreneurs and startups. But are you selling yourself short?
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Is your Cannabis business about to be CANCELED?

Are you a Delta 8 company? How about a Delta 10 or THC? A If so, listen up cuz I'm talking to you. The 2023 ...
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It Is NOT “All Fine” in the Cannabis Industry

The fight for the hemp industry in North Carolina is not over.
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Medical Cannabis in NC: BE PREPARED

Have you heard about medical cannabis coming to North Carolina? Interested in getting into the cannabis business? One of the number one calls that I ...
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Will Delta-8 Exist in 2023?

At the beginning of every year, I get asked what do I think is the hottest trend coming for cannabis in 2022? So far, the ...
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NC Hemp was almost DESTROYED by NC Legislature — Down to the WIRE

The end of the 2022 legislative session in North Carolina was very stressful for the North Carolina.
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Medical Cannabis in NC: Is this ACTUAL progress?

The NC Compassionate Care Act — also known as Senate Bill 711 — is one of my favorite topics.
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Cannabis Social Media Marketing – A Different Animal

Morgan Davis sits down with social media influencer and hemp advocate Cait Curley and talk about how Cait got on social media, how she built ...
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How the world’s largest Cannabis retailer has risen to the top

Is your cannabis company finding it challenging to scale your business during this time of regulatory uncertainty?
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A Cannabis Company Helping Veterans

We interview Bryan Buckley of Battle Brothers Foundation and Helmand Valley Growers Company to discuss Cannabis, Entrepreneurism, and Nonprofit Work.
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Economic Empowerment for Communities of Color in the Cannabis Industry

If you are concerned about creating economic empowerment for communities of color in the cannabis industry, you need to watch this interview with renowned attorney ...
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The woes of CBD companies’ access to financial services: An interview with cannabis banking expert Katrina Skinner

Morgan Davis joins the weekly CBD Association vlog. We examine one of the leading obstacles for cannabis operators – the lack of access to adequate ...
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A free-flowing global cannabis marketplace?

Morgan Davis chats on this week's CBD Association Insider vlog with cannabis business expert and consultant Richard Zwicky and CBDA cofounder Matt Lewis.
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What does the future hold for Delta-8 THC?

This week, Morgan Davis and Matt Lewis from the CBD Association welcomed top cannabis attorney Rod Kight to discuss all things Delta-8 THC.
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From China’s New CBD Rules to California’s Proposition 65

Morgan Davis sits down to discuss all things CBD with her cofounder of the CBD Association, Matt Lewis.
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DEA Can’t Catch a Break – New York Issues Aggressive New CBD Regulations

The DEA continues it's trend of pleasing no one this week - several members of Congress have issued a public letter to the DEA calling ...
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Several states to decide on the legalization of cannabis on Election Day

Several states will decide on the legalization of cannabis this election day. Montana, Arizona, New Jersey, South Dakota and Mississippi all have ballot initiatives legalizing ...
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Cannabis Industry Growing Pains: Regulation Updates, FDA making moves

All industries in their infancy face regulatory hurdles and growing pains. The cannabis industry is no exception. The lack of regulation on the federal level ...
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