Hemp Legally Speaking

Written by: Jonathan Miller - National Leading Hemp Attorney & Advocate
  • Summary

  • With hemp being legalized only recently, legal and regulatory regimes concerning the crop and its products such as CBD are continually evolving. Jonathan Miller, who helped craft much of federal and state hemp laws in his role as General Counsel of the US Hemp Roundtable, hosts a biweekly podcast in which he engages in 15-20 minute discussions of cutting-edge legal issues facing the industry. Jonathan speaks on each program with subject matter experts from Frost Brown Todd’s nationally leading hemp practice group. If you have questions or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com. This podcast was created for general informational purposes only as of the time of its creation and does not constitute legal advice, the formation of an attorney client relationship, or a solicitation to provide legal services. The laws governing legal advertising in some states require the following statements in any publication of this kind: "THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT."
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Episodes
  • Scott Selix and Hemp Policy in the Upper Midwest
    Feb 17 2025

    Jonathan Miller interviews Scott Selix, Founder and General Counsel of Climbing Kites, about policy challenges and opportunities facing the hemp beverage industry in the upper Midwest. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.

    Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:

    1. What's the history of Climbing Kites in the hemp space?
    2. How does Climbing Kites ensure the quality and safety of its products and why is it certifying with the US Hemp Authority?
    3. How has hemp policy transformed in Iowa?
    4. What is the status of efforts to ban hemp products in Nebraska?
    5. How bullish are you about the future of hemp products, particularly beverages?
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    14 mins
  • Jonathan Black, Cheech & Chong, and California Dreaming
    Feb 3 2025

    Jonathan Miller interviews Jonathan Black, CEO of Cheech & Chong's, about efforts in California to restore the sale of hemp products at retail. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.


    Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:

    1. What's it like to work with icons Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong?
    2. Why was California Governor Newsom so animated about banning the sale of all hemp products?
    3. What was the effort to bring together dozens of brands from both the marijuana and hemp industry to build consensus on a legislative agenda?
    4. How bullish are you on the prospects of legislation in California to restore the retail sale of hemp products?
    5. What is the future of the hemp product industry, particularly hemp beverages?
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    20 mins
  • Art Massolo and the Policy Future for Hemp Beverages
    Nov 18 2024

    Jonathan Miller interviews Art Massolo, Vice President for Business Develop of Cycling Frog, about policy challenges and opportunities facing the hemp beverage industry. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.

    Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode:

    1. Why have hemp beverages become the fastest growing segment of the hemp industry?
    2. How does the hemp beverage space compare with the alcohol industry?
    3. What kinds of regulatory changes are necessary to ensure a successful industry?
    4. How should beverage brands interact with the rest of the greater hemp industry in terms of pursuing policy solutions?
    5. What should a prospective hemp beverage consumer know about products?
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    19 mins

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