Tyler J. Russell
Ward and Smith, PA
Articles
4 Things Hemp Lawyers Want You to Know Before You Sell CBD Products
USA - December 20 2019 You’ve probably heard this by now, but hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) were previously classified as Schedule I controlled substances under…
Class is in Session: CBD Class Action Lawsuits are Trending Up
USA - December 11 2019 Products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol ("CBD") have become incredibly popular in the United States, with new product brands entering the market…
FDA Issues Warnings to 15 Companies for Illegally Selling Products Containing CBD
USA - November 27 2019 On November 25, 2019, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") published a press release, published a revised Consumer Update, and announced the…
Hemp’s Storied Past - and (Potentially) Bright Future - in North Carolina
USA - November 20 2019 Hemp was a staple crop in Colonial America. It was present on both Thomas Jefferson and George Washington's plantations. Ships of that era, including…
USDA Establishes National Domestic Hemp Production Program
USA - November 5 2019 On October 31, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") published its Interim Final Rule establishing the nation's Domestic Hemp…
