Delta-8 THC: What is it and Where is it Legal?

Join Locke Lord Partners Ryan Holz and David Standa for a complimentary webinar about Delta-8 THC and its legal gray area.

Panelists will discuss:

• What is Delta-8 THC?

o   Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 vs. CBD

• How is it produced?
• Why has it become so popular?
• Where is it legal?

o   What is the DEA’s stance?
o   Can it be shipped across state lines?

Panelist Bios
Ryan M. Holz, Partner

Ryan Holz focuses his practice on advising clients in the cannabis industry and is also a seasoned commercial litigator, having tried cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts.

Ryan is a member of the Firm’s Cannabis Industry Group and regularly advises clients on the legal issues associated with operating within the cannabis industry. Ryan has advised clients on topics ranging from obtaining state-level licenses in multiple jurisdictions to appropriate policies and procedures. Ryan also frequently writes on cannabis-industry topics and is a Co-Editor of the Firm’s Cannabis Blog.

David Standa, Partner

David Standa‘s practice currently focuses on the rapidly evolving cannabis industry and also has considerable experience in business and consumer finance litigation as well as corporate, securities and regulatory assistance, food and beverage compliance and litigation, and health care litigation.

David focuses on recent legislative developments impacting licensing and registration requirements for companies offering marijuana, hemp and CBD products. David has advised clients on topics ranging from obtaining state-level licenses, complying with seed-to-sale tracking requirements, and creating appropriate internal policies and procedures. David has spoken on webcasts and at conferences about the FDA’s regulation of CBD products, the potential liability arising out of CBD and edible marijuana products, packaging and labeling, and navigating Illinois’ Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. David is also a regular contributor on the Firm’s Cannabis Blog.