Hemp

A legal dispute has erupted in Allen, Texas, where cannabis shop owners and their advocates are taking a stand against local and federal law enforcement, claiming their rights were violated during recent police raids. This lawsuit, filed by attorney David Sergi on Oct. 24, represents Sabhie Khan,...

The National Hemp Association (NHA) has been awarded $19.6 million by the United States Department Of Agriculture (USDA) to lead a pioneering project. The project aims to protect the Chesapeake Bay Watershed through climate-smart industrial hemp cultivation. This initiative, funded by the USDA's...

Ahead of the Benzinga California Cannabis Market Spotlight event this November, it's crucial to understand the history and current status of California’s cannabis industry. As one of the most complex legal markets in the U.S., California has experienced both progress and ongoing hurdles...

During a Senate Committee on State Affairs hearing, Texas Senator Charles Perry expressed concerns over the state’s ability to regulate the growing hemp industry.  Perry argued that the $8-billion industry has become uncontrollable and suggested removing hemp products from the market. "...

Article via El Planteo "The resolution shows a tremendous lack of political experience, legal foresight, and public policy planning," says Alejandro Mancuso, founder of Botanicanns S.A. and a recognized voice in Argentina’s cannabis sector, in an exclusive interview with El Planteo. He was...

Governor Gavin Newsom’s (D) office released an updated report on Tuesday detailing the seizures made by the state’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF). Since July 2024, the task force has confiscated $70.7 million worth of illegal cannabis, bringing the total to over $191...

Argentina has introduced new regulations for the hemp industry through Resolution 1/2024, signed by Ignacio Ferrari, director of the Regulatory Agency for the Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Industry (ARICCAME). These regulations introduce a simplified system that distinguishes between...

Louisiana’s hemp industry faces a legal showdown. Local businesses and farmers filed a federal lawsuit Friday against state authorities over recent legislative changes. Act 752, enacted in June, has come under fire for tightening THC limits in consumable hemp products, which industry...

Cannabis legalization in the U.S. has been marked by numerous challenges, creating both headaches and opportunities for businesses, consumers and regulators. While policies are normally well-intentioned, their implementation often leads to significant unexpected consequences. That’s because,...

CEO Nico Richardson sat down with Benzinga Cannabis to discuss Texas's regulatory landscape and its untapped growth potential. In a state where cannabis regulations are among the strictest in the country, Texas Original, one of the few medical cannabis providers is navigating a highly...

"Partying hasn’t gone down. Stress and anxiety have not diminished, especially with this upcoming election. But the beverages consumers are reaching for have changed, and they’re seeking alternatives," Diana Eberlein, chair at the Cannabis Beverage Association kicked off the discussion...

Hemp regulation is among the most important regulation battles underway in the cannabis space at the moment. This ongoing conflict, which involves multiple stakeholders, has recently experienced various developments. Let’s review them. In early October, hemp stakeholders faced significant...

Editor’s note: This article was updated to correctly state the title of the CCO and co-founder of Cornbread Hemp. A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by national hemp advocates and businesses, including Cheech and Chong's Global Holdings, aimed at blocking...

A federal judge has struck down parts of New Jersey’s recently enacted hemp law, ruling that certain provisions unlawfully restrict interstate commerce and conflict with federal regulations. The decision delivers a partial victory to hemp businesses that challenged the law, though key...

The U.S. Army has introduced new policies aimed at reducing substance misuse among soldiers, with a notable ban on the cannabis concentrate delta-8 THC and a warning to avoid poppy seeds. These updates, made on October 4, are part of broader Army regulations designed to address drug and alcohol...