This week, the Nebraska Supreme Court dropped drug trafficking charges against two people who were selling CBD at a local store but failed to provide a sweeping rule on the legality of the cannabinoid in the state, highlighting the ongoing confusion CBD retailers face without proper regulations. Meanwhile, Congress has approved an extension of hemp pilot programs as part of a larger continuing resolution.
Here are this week’s headlines you might have missed.
National: Congress has approved an extension of hemp pilot programs through September of 2021 in a bill that now awaits final approval from the president. Read more
Meanwhile, National Industrial Hemp Council has partnered with Vote Hemp to press political candidates across the U.S. on their stances on several issues related to hemp. Read moreNebraska: Drug trafficking charges against CBD retailers have been dropped by the state’s highest court, but confusion regarding the state’s laws remains. Read more
Nevada: Solace Enterprises, LLLP and its public-facing business Aether Gardens have settled a federal lawsuit with Case Mandel and his company Trinidad Consulting, LLC, doing business as Cannadips, according to records from the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Read more
Ohio: GIE Media, the parent company of Hemp Grower, Cannabis Business Times, Cannabis Dispensary, and Cannabis Conference has named Stephen Langel the editor of Hemp Grower. Read more
Oregon: Officials in Josephine County, Ore., have moved to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged the improper destruction of a hemp crop owned and harvested by Oregonized Hemp Co. Read more
