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The clock is running toward November 12 and December 11 and for retailers, dispensaries, and other hemp businesses, this isn’t just a compliance question. It could become a very expensive inventory problem.

If a significant percentage of the products sitting on your shelves may no longer be federally lawful, waiting until the deadline to make a plan could leave you holding inventory you can’t sell.

Your distributor may not be the one telling you what to do next. You need your own plan.

In this episode, I’m walking through the practical steps hemp businesses should be considering now: what to review, what questions to ask, and how to start making decisions before the clock runs out.

This episode was recorded on October 5, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

We’re officially in the countdown to major federal hemp changes... but there are actually two dates businesses need to understand.

The rules in place on November 12 vs. December 11 are NOT the same. The recent continuing resolution delayed most of the new federal hemp definition until December 11, but certain exclusions still take effect November 12. 

And if Delta 8 or other cannabinoids make up a significant part of your inventory, the November date matters for your business!

I'll break down what you need to know about these two dates and the statutes.

This episode was recorded on October 5, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

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. 

In this episode, I'll be covering:

• Federal News and the Nov 12 & Dec 11 deadlines
• Missouri
• Ohio
• Illinois
• North Carolina
• Merchant Processing 
• Potential extensions
• ... and what I'm watching for the next 30 days!

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 episode was recorded on October 5, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

The federal hemp deadline is getting closer and businesses need to be preparing now. Under current law, major changes to the federal definition of hemp are set to take effect November 11, with a possible delay to December 11 if the House approves the Senate’s continuing resolution. So what does that actually mean for hemp businesses trying to stay in the market?

In this episode, I break down what we know, what remains uncertain, and the practical steps business owners should be thinking through now if they want to keep moving forward. If you’re in the hemp industry, this is one to watch.

This episode was recorded on August 26, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

HB 328 was a very close call for one of the most vibrant hemp markets in the country. North Carolina's hemp industry was almost shut down. But, businesses, farmers, consumers, and advocates got informed, got organized, went to Raleigh, and made their voices heard.

This round, it made a difference. The bill was tabled. But I don’t think the takeaway should be, “Great, crisis over.”

We need to talk about what happened. What worked. How close this came. And why anyone whose livelihood depends on this industry needs to understand the legislative process.

Consider this our post-mortem.

Protecting a strong, responsible hemp industry means more than paying attention when there’s an emergency. It means showing up, staying informed, and being part of the conversation. And I have some things to tell you, some behind the scenes details of hemp bills in NC. Let's dive into these details.

Check out CBHD News: https://cbhd.news/

This episode was recorded on August 26, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

Kratom has mostly stayed in the background while hemp has dominated the regulatory headlines. That may be changing.

The DEA has scheduled three compounds commonly found in kratom, and Florida has now responded with its own four-compound rule. Which raises a much bigger question: what happens to kratom as a whole from here?

Are we looking at the beginning of a broader regulatory shift? And could more states follow?

I’m breaking down what’s happening, what these changes could mean for the kratom industry, and what I’ll be watching for next.

This episode was recorded on August 26, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

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. 

⚖️ Federal News and the Continuing Resolution (CR)
⭐ Virginia
⭐ South Carolina
⭐ Texas
⭐ Tennessee

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 episode was recorded on August 26, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

Are your prompts protected? Tons of people are using AI for legal advice. Plenty of attorneys are using it too — to draft documents, summaries, and more. 

At some point, courts were going to have to deal with the role of AI in legal matters. A recent federal case, United States v. Heppner, offers an early glimpse into how courts may view AI communications and what that could mean for attorneys, businesses, and anyone relying on AI for legal guidance. 

TL;DR -- don't just start chatting with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude about your case before you talk to your attorney because that "conversation" may not be private. Let me tell you why.

This episode was recorded on July 21, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

The North Carolina Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the odor of marijuana, combined with additional circumstances ("odor+"), can still establish probable cause for a vehicle search—even after hemp legalization. If you manufacture, sell, transport, or consume hemp products, this decision matters. Attorney Morgan Davis explains what the Court decided, how it affects marijuana and hemp cases, and what businesses and consumers in North Carolina should know about probable cause and vehicle searches.

In this episode, Morgan will cover these three NC cases: 

• State v. Parker 
• State v. Rowdy 
• State v. Dobson

Although hemp and marijuana are botanically indistinguishable by sight and smell, the North Carolina Supreme Court concluded that odor remains part of the probable cause analysis. What does that mean for you? Let's break it down.

This episode was recorded on July 21, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.

We have a big ol' patchwork quilt of laws across the United States regarding Hemp and cannabis. It's hard to keep up with which states allow you to sell your Hemp products. Here are some of the biggest updates across the US from the last ~30 days, especially focused on:

⚖️ Federal News
⭐ Texas
⭐ Ohio
⭐ North Carolina
⭐ Tennessee
⭐ Missouri
🌿 Plus, an HHC Update
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 episode was recorded on July 21, 2026.

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THIS CONTENT 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.