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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 …
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 Carolina hemp products industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 that going to affect you as an employer?
Don’t leave your REPUTATION on the line – have Employment Contracts!
Employment contracts are necessary to protect you and your business.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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?
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 Farm bill is coming and it’s aimed at your business.
It Is NOT “All Fine” in the Cannabis Industry
The fight for the hemp industry in North Carolina is not over.
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 get right now is how do I get a medical cannabis license?
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 hottest trend has been a category of products and derivatives that has now been deemed intoxicating derivatives.
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.
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.
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 a following, the issues that arise in social media when marketing or discussing cannabis and hemp, and her advice for those entrepreneurs who are starting to focus on building a brand to grow their business.
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?
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.
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 and activist Jillian Hishaw.
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 financial services.
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.
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.
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.
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 for reconsideration of the controversial Interim Final Rule it issued in August regarding the classification and definition of cannabis and cannabis extracts.
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 the use of marijuana for medical, recreational or both purposes. Polling results predict a good outcome for legalization at some level in all of these states. In the past several election cycles, ballot initiatives have been a very successful tool for the legalization of marijuana at the state level.
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 combined with the juxtaposition of state-by-state regulation has stunted the growth of the cannabis industry in the US. This week, we take a look at some of the developments on the regulatory front.
