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Trademarks and Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: Brand Protection for CBD Products

Written By Norman J. Leonard

March 22, 2019

Cannabidiol (commonly referred to as "CBD") has been in the news for several years now, due to its touted health and wellness benefits. This is especially the case since the Agricultural Act of 2018, or AIA, became law in…

The Economic Loss Rule and Why It Matters in Construction Litigation

Written By William S. Durr

March 20, 2019

In its broadest sense, the "economic loss rule" prohibits recovery in tort for purely economic loss incurred under contract law. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary online defines tort as "a wrongful act other than breac…

Pray for a Good Harvest, but Keep at Your Plow – And Know Enough Employment Law to Stay Out of the Ditch

Written By Grant B. Osborne

March 15, 2019

Employers in agribusiness face the same risks as those in any other business, but perhaps more than most if faced with frequent employee-turnover and employees with little loyalty to those for whom they work. Former emplo…

Understanding and Responding to Licensing Boards

Written By Marla S. Bowman and Donalt J. Eglinton

March 13, 2019

Receiving notice of a complaint or investigation from a licensing board almost always is traumatizing. Responding can be challenging because the mere submission of a complaint can trigger a strong emotional response…

Are the Bankruptcy Courts Available for the Cannabis Industry?

Written By Lance P. Martin

March 8, 2019

Since 2012, ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use. Another 23 states have legalized some form of medical marijuana use. At the federal level, the Agricultu…

All You Need to Know About Qualified Opportunity Zones. For Now.

Written By Daniel C. Gunter, III

March 6, 2019

Interest in Qualified Opportunity Zones ("QOZs") has increased since October 29, 2018, when the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service published the proposed rules relating to QOZs in the Federal Regis…

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