Daniel Shortt
Daniel is a business attorney who works extensively with entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. He is an authority on legal issues relating to CBD and hemp laws and he has been invited to speak on those topics at events across the country and overseas. Daniel also assists our clients with their corporate formation, transactional, licensing, regulatory, and litigation needs. Daniel writes for the award-winning Canna Law Blog and regularly speaks to media outlets who seek him out for his perspective on legal issues in marijuana and hemp.
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Can Artificial Sweeteners Help Us Lose Weight?
Artificial sweeteners can be found in all kinds of foods and beverages. They don't add calories but do they subtract them?
The California Fires and Cannabis
For licensed growers worried about how the fires will affect them, options are available if you know the rules.
CBD 101: A Cheatsheet For Beginners
CBD is a popular yet complex compound. Here's a breakdown of the basics.
Here’s Why You Using A Weed Grinder Is A No-Brainer
You don't need grinders to smoke marijuana but you should still use one anyway. You'll thank us later.
Can CBD Cause You To Fail A Drug Test?
The law claims CBD products can only contain a minuscule amount of THC, but try telling that to your boss when you fail a drug test.
Kamala Harris Promises No Cannabis Reform Half-Steps, Then Promises A Half-Step
The Biden-Harris Administration promised marijuana decriminalization and expungement, which advocates arguedoesn't go far enough.
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DEA Doesn’t Want You To Worry About Its New Hemp Rule—Don’t Take The Bait!
In order to justify its existence, the DEA must ensure that the War on Drugs continues.
Why The DEA’s Interim Rule On Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Is Bad For The Industry
The regulatory gap that skips over hemp processing is relevant to understand the danger of the DEA’s interim rule and how it is inconsistent with the 2018 Farm Bill.
The Laws And Regulations On Hemp CBD In All 50 States
Though the FDA is a federal agency, its policies have a significant impact on the states.
Federal Policy On Hemp CBD Is Taking Shape: What Needs To Be Addressed?
One feature that could show up in the FDA's enforcement guidance submitted to the White House is instruction on how to measure THC in hemp products.
The Latest Report From The FDA Shows How Poorly It Has Handled CBD
The report itself is, in a word, underwhelming. It provides little new insight.
It’s Time To Disband The DEA
The DEA has been waging a War on Drugs that has disproportionately impacted Black people for nearly fifty years.