USDA Releases DRAFT Hemp Program Interim Final Rule
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released a draft version of an interim final rule which, once formally published in the Federal Register, will establish the U.S. Domestic Hemp
FDA and FTC take hard line on CBD, warn manufacturer of federal law violation
The FTC and FDA announced yesterday that they sent yet another joint warning letter to a CBD manufacturer and retailer, warning them that their marketing of CBD products violates federal
Kansas Legislature Revisits Medical Marijuana Legalization
The Kansas Legislature is again looking at medical marijuana legalization. On October 23, the Kansas Special Committee on Federal and State Affairs will host an all-day public meeting on medical
Partner, John Kennyhertz Highlighted on a Table of Experts, in Kansas City Business Journal
Kennyhertz Perry attorney and managing partner, John Kennyhertz, recently appeared on a Table of Experts in the Kansas City Business Journal, discussing “Mergers and Acquisitions, and Setting the Stage for
Braden Perry Featured in Disruptor Daily Series on Blockchain and Agriculture
Kennyhertz Perry, LLC Partner, Braden Perry was featured as one of several Blockchain experts in two Disruptor Daily articles on Blockchain in the agriculture industry. Perry discussed growth and the
“MISSOURI ISSUES PROPOSED RULES FOR INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM”
Yesterday, October 9, the Missouri Department of Agriculture released proposed rules for the Missouri Industrial Hemp Program. These rules, required by Missouri Senate Bill 133, will amend existing regulations and
FTC Sends Warning Letters to CBD Companies Advertising Treatments for Serious Diseases
The FTC announced today that it sent letters to multiple companies that sell CBD products, waring them that claims they made regarding CBD violate federal law. These “warning letters” state
CFTC and CME Charge Trader for Violations Related to Live Cattle Futures
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an Order filing and settling charges against Nathan Harris, a registered trader, for fraud, unauthorized trading, and violating
FTC Files Two Actions for Illegal Non-Disparagement Clauses in Contracts
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently filed two actions against Shore to Please Vacations LLC and Staffordshire Property Management, LLC alleging that the companies used illegal non-disparagement clauses in consumer
SEC Files Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Cannabis Company
On June 4, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a subpoena enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Covalent Collective, a
Investment Advisor Sued by SEC for Fraud by Overcharging Advisory Fees
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) charged Stephen Brandon Anderson and his company, River Source Wealth Management, an RIA located in North Carolina alleging the firm systematically overcharging his clients.
Binary Options Firm Fined $22 Million by the CFTC
Yesterday, the Middle District of Florida entered a Consent Order for Permanent Injunction, Civil Monetary Penalty, and Other Equitable Relief against Dr. Michael Shahand and Zilmil, Inc., who allegedly engaged in