In this episode, Akin Gump health care and life sciences partner Howard Sklamberg discusses the history and status of cannabis regulation and enforcement

in the U.S., particularly of cannabidiol, or CBD.

Among the topics covered:

• THC vs. CBD, hemp vs. marijuana
• CBD and the Controlled Substances Act
• CBD: supplement, food additive or drug?
• FDA regulation of  CBD.

For more information on Akin Gump’s food and drug law work, please visit the food and drug law page on akingump.com.