The looming federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks represents a significant regulatory shift that will fundamentally reshape compliance requirements across the food and beverage industry. For recall professionals, this development signals the beginning of a complex transition period that requires immediate attention to inventory management, regulatory alignment, and consumer safety protocols. This federal action […]
The ACH network is implementing sweeping fraud prevention rules that fundamentally transform how financial institutions handle electronic payments. For the first time, receiving banks must move from their traditionally passive role to actively monitoring incoming ACH credits for fraud indicators, while originating banks face new requirements to detect schemes involving "false pretenses"—a term specifically targeting […]
President Donald Trump's signature on legislation closing the 2018 Farm Bill's hemp THC loophole has triggered a countdown for thousands of businesses across the estimated $28.3 billion national hemp industry. Companies have until November 2026 before their products become federally controlled substances, creating urgent questions about survival strategies and potential regulatory relief. The Georgia Hemp […]
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Impact Unit marked a significant milestone in their ongoing crimefighting initiative with three arrests on November 7, 2025, including charges related to kratom possession. The arrests highlight Louisiana's unique legal classification of kratom as a Schedule I narcotic, a designation that sets the state apart from most of the nation where […]
In a major shift for the American hemp industry, the U.S. Senate has passed legislation that would make nearly all hemp-derived THC products illegal by late 2026. The measure, approved on November 10 by a 60–40 vote, was folded into a package of federal funding bills and effectively rewrites the hemp definition first established under […]
The U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment that would have removed sweeping hemp THC ban language from a key government spending bill, signaling that federal recriminalization of many hemp-derived products is moving forward. The vote deepens uncertainty for hemp businesses and accelerates the need for rigorous compliance, documentation, and risk planning. What the Senate Just […]
Michigan's newly approved state budget includes a 24% wholesale tax on recreational cannabis set to take effect in 2026, prompting response from cannabis industry stakeholders concerned about the financial implications for their operations. Tax Structure and Revenue Projections The new wholesale tax represents a significant shift from the current tax structure established when recreational marijuana […]
The rise of e-commerce has opened new avenues for businesses to sell products across state and national borders. However, selling regulated products online poses unique challenges due to the myriad of federal and state laws governing these goods. Regulated products—such as alcohol, tobacco, firearms, pharmaceuticals, and cannabis—require sellers to understand complex legal frameworks to remain […]
