Hemp Legally Speaking

Jonathan Miller interviews Justin Swanson, President of the Midwest Hemp Council, about legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com [hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  1. What is the status of legislation being considered by the House Appropriations Committee that could ban most consumable hemp products? 2. Why is the sponsor, subcommittee chairman Rep. Andy Harris, able to pass through controversial language with hearings or much objection? 3. What are the prospects of this particular spending bill making it through both houses of Congress? 4. What alternatives are the hemp industry proposing in lieu of the prohibition efforts? 5. What pathways are available for hemp regulatory legislation? 6. Are you bullish on the future of hemp in the US?  What needs to happen for the industry to be successful?

Jonathan Miller interviews Austin, Texas lobbyist Frank Santos, about the ever-changing state of play for hemp policy in Texas. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com [hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  1. What is Senate Bill 3 and how did it pass the legislature? 2. How will Governor Abbott treat Senate Bill 3 now that it has reached his desk?  Is a veto possible? 3. If the Governor doesn't veto Senate Bill 3, what are the legal options? 4. If the Governor does veto Senate Bill 3, what are next steps? 5. Why did Lt. Governor Patrick invest so many political capital into banning hemp? 6. What was the role of the alcohol industry in passage of Senate Bill 3 and in the veto efforts? 7. How can a TX resident urge the Governor to veto Senate Bill 3?

Jonathan Miller interviews Anthony Newby, CEO of Cultivated CBD, about issues of justice and equality in the hemp and cannabis industries. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com [hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  1. Why have the hemp and cannabis industries been at the center of the national discussion about justice and equality? 2. What work is being done by the US Hemp Roundtable to address injustice and promote small and disadvantaged businesses? 3. How should an economically disadvantaged entrepreneur approach success in the hemp industry? 4. How has Minnesota emerged as ground zero of the hemp beverage industry and what is the status of efforts there? 5. What are the prospects for the US Hemp industry on issues relating to justice and equality?

Jonathan Miller interviews Brandon Pollock, CEO of Theory Wellness, about how more marijuana companies are getting into the business of hemp. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com [hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  1. How are marijuana companies navigating the challenging legal and regulatory landscape? 2. Why are more and more marijuana businesses transitioning into the hemp industry? 3. How is the hemp beverage space opening up new opportunities for cannabis entrepreneurs? 4. What does the future look like for the hemp beverage industry? 5. What advice would you share with entrepreneurs looking to succeed in cannabis and hemp?

Jonathan Miller interviews Chris Fontes, President of the US Hemp Authority about that organization's ongoing adult product certification program. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com [hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:  1. Why did the US Hemp Authority decide to implement an adult product certification program? 2. How is the program working over its first several months? 3. What is the import of the April 20 (4/20) discount deadline for application into the program? 4. Why should a brand owner choose to certify their products through the program? 5. Why is the program significant in efforts to legalize and regulate adult hemp products?