Send us a text In this episode, Tom, a cannabis industry lawyer, discusses a new loophole in the federal meaning of hemp resulting from the latest legislative process during a government shutdown. He explores how Congress's attempt to address intoxicating hemp might have created unexpected outcomes for the cannabis industry, particularly with the current us politics landscape. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges and potential for congress gridlock when dealing with complex regulations concerning hemp, which could lead to a future hemp ban. This could significantly impact the future of cannabis and marijuana in America. They discuss a significant case where a group of Massachusetts cannabis companies is asking the Supreme Court to rule that the federal marijuana ban no longer applies to them, potentially overturning the 2005 Gonzales v. Raich ruling. Other topics include the Ohio legislature's move to tighten cannabis laws, the potential impact of new federal CBD coverage under Medicare, and Tennessee's evolving hemp regulations. 00:00 Welcome to the Cannabis Law Podcast 00:29 Massachusetts Cannabis Companies Challenge Federal Ban 01:47 Supreme Court's Role in Cannabis Legalization 17:22 Ohio's Controversial Cannabis Legislation 21:24 Federal Health Agency and CBD Coverage 28:47 Political Maneuvering and Hemp Legislation 30:49 Understanding Decarboxylation 32:16 Cannabis Stigma and Medical Use 35:43 Michigan's Cannabis Tax Battle 39:14 Name That Strain: Fun with Cannabis Varieties 43:25 Tennessee's Hemp Industry and Legal Challenges 47:45 Federal Legalization and Regulatory Issues 55:47 Concluding Thoughts and Future Content 🌿 Helpful Links Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu Work with us: https://bit.ly/m/collateral-base Become a CLN Sponsor: Support the show Get our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu