HHC Update: Banks and Payment Processors Are Pulling Back

HHC Update: Banks and Payment Processors Are Pulling Back

Last month, the DEA designated Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as a Schedule I controlled substance and assigned it a unique drug code. Since then, lawsuits have been filed challenging the DEA's rulemaking in both the Fourth and Ninth Circuits. But while the courts are still sorting things out, something else is already happening: Banks and payment processors are making decisions. Across the country, hemp businesses are reporting that merchant processors are warning them to remove HHC products, or risk losing access to credit card processing altogether. In this video, Attorney Morgan Davis discusses: The DEA's HHC scheduling decision The lawsuits challenging the rulemaking Why payment processors are reacting now The business risks of continuing to sell HHC products What hemp retailers and manufacturers should expect next Whether you manufacture, distribute, or sell hemp products, understanding what is happening with HHC right now is critical. Because sometimes the market reacts long before the law is settled. +++++++++ THIS VIDEO IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAR QUESTIONS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL.

Roadside Saliva Tests & Your 4th Amendment Rights

Let's talk about Roadside Saliva Tests for Illegal Substance Detection — and the potential violation of your 4th Amendment rights. Here is a scenario: You're driving home and a cop pulls you over. They say they smell something, and they subject you to a roadside saliva test. It tests positive for THC. Let me walk you through your rights. +++++++++ THIS EPISODE IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAR QUESTIONS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL.

DEA just scheduled HHC — What it actually means!

The DEA just scheduled Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) as a Schedule I controlled substance and assigned it a unique drug code. Now, the creation, sale, or distribution of synthetic HHC is a federal violation under the Controlled Substances Act. Let's break down what this actually means in layman's terms.  +++++++++ THIS EPISODE IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAR QUESTIONS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL.

May 2026 Hemp Law Updates: A step forward or back?!

One of the biggest needs in the Hemp and Cannabis Industry is an understanding of regulation changes at the federal, state, and even local levels. It's basically a full time job keeping track of all the changes... so my gift to the industry? I round up the biggest changes in the hemp industry since my last episode. Here are the federal and state-by-state updates I'll cover in this month's video: ✅ Federal Bill Update: The Lawful Hemp Protection Act  ✅ The White House Drug Strategy  ✅ Missouri ✅ Texas ✅ Virginia ✅ Delaware ✅ New Jersey ✅ North Carolina ✅ Nebraska ✅ Illinois ✅ Indiana Need a monthly FULL 50 STATE review, specific to your product line? Davis Legal offers monthly retainer clients a robust, custom view as to where you can and cannot sell. Contact us to learn more about this service; must be currently distributing in 10+ states across the US. This video was recorded on May 26, 2026. +++++++++ 💬 WHY DOES THIS CHANNEL SOMETIMES USE THE WORD “MARIJUANA”? You may hear the term “marijuana” used in some of my videos. While I personally believe the word is outdated, unscientific, and rooted in racially charged propaganda, it still appears in federal and state law — which makes it necessary in legal conversations. As an attorney, I use the language defined by law when discussing federally illegal substances. There is currently no federal legal definition for "cannabis"... but there is for “hemp” and “marijuana," so clarity matters. When referring to THC content and legal classifications, that’s when you’ll hear the word used. But make no mistake: in my eyes, it’s all cannabis. +++++++++ 🔔 Stay in the Loop 🔔 Get notified as soon as the latest episode drops – you won't want to miss our expert insights and industry-shaking discussions! Subscribe to my YouTube channel to get first alerts: https://www.youtube.com/@morgandavislegal   +++++++++ THIS VIDEO IS MEANT TO ASSIST IN A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT LAW AND PRACTICE RELATING TO THE TOPICS DISCUSSED. IT IS NOT TO BE REGARDED AS LEGAL ADVICE. COMPANIES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH PARTICULAR QUESTIONS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL. +++++++++ ❇️ Stay connected with us! — Website: https://morgandavislegal.com/ — LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/davis-legal-pllc/  — Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/morgandavislegal/ — The Lawfully Good Podcast:   https://morgandavislegal.com/podcast/

Doomsday Prep: If the hemp industry shuts down, do this

Let's prepare for the worst and hope for the best! Health and wellness attorney Morgan Davis helps clients every day prepare for the hemp industry's constantly changing landscape. Right now, hemp is set to shutdown in November. Here's how to prepare for the current moment in the hemp industry.