On May 22, Central California District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips granted CBD retailer CV Sciences, Inc.’s (CV Sciences) request to stay the case of Colette et al. v. CV Sciences Inc., Case No. 2:19-cv-10227 (C.D. Cal), until the
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FDA and FTC Joint Warning Letters Target Amazon Affiliates Making False COVID-19 Claims
Earlier this week, federal regulators continued their efforts to combat the spread of products featuring allegedly false and misleading claims that products can diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent COVID-19. In warning letters issued to CBD Gaze, Alternavita, Musthavemom.com
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CBD Manufacturer Not Immune From FDA Enforcement For COVID-19 Claims
In the midst of continued enforcement regarding coronavirus marketing, FDA sent a warning letter to NeuroXPF concerning advertising for its CBD products alleging that they can boost immune systems to help consumers avoid contracting the virus. Citing the need to
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KDW COVID-19 Resource Center Provides Critical Business Guidance
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has reached pandemic levels, companies of all sizes and in all industries face myriad impacts to business operations and the health and well-being of employees.
To help clients navigate these new challenges, including the unpredictability
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FDA Sends CBD Status Report to Congress; Market Clarity Remains Elusive
Earlier this week, FDA sent its status report regarding a potential CBD enforcement discretion policy to Congress. As we wrote here, FDA was required to issue the report per the Joint Explanatory Statement attached to the 2020 Ag Appropriations
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House Bill Introduced to Treat CBD as Dietary Supplement While FDA Grapples With Reporting Deadlines and Data Gaps
The push and pull on CBD regulation continues.
Earlier this week, Minnesota Representative Colin Peterson introduced a H.R. 5587, which would regulate CBD as a dietary supplement. Specifically, the bill would amend the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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Florida Court Stays False Advertising Case Pending FDA Review of CBD
In an important decision for cannabis companies facing class action litigation over the alleged misbranding of products containing CBD, a Southern District of Florida court recently held that because the FDA is exercising regulatory authority over the labeling of CBD
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Podcast: CBD Warning Letters, FDA Commissioner Confirmation Hearing and Preview of Upcoming Webinar
On the latest episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, partner Kristi Wolff discusses FDA’s recent CBD warning letters, Commissioner nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn’s confirmation hearings, and a preview of this week’s Cannabis Law Update webinar.
On Thursday, December
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Joint Warning Letter Targets CBD Claims Relating To Infant and Child Uses
Any parent who has tried in vain to soothe a child suffering from a painful ear infection or comfort a teething baby knows that feeling of desperation when you may be willing to try just about anything to get the
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DEA Announces Intent to Issue New Regulations for Marijuana Growers Program
On August 27, 2019, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) issued a Federal Notice stating its intent to issue new regulations for its marijuana growers program for scientific and medical research. The adjustments to its policies and practices will include a
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