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Wiscannabiz Law Blog
A legal Resource Hub for Wisconsin Cannabis Businesses


Emil Ovbiagele
Sep 18, 20194 min read
Legislators Aim to Transition Wisconsin’s Hemp Program from Pilot to Permanent
Wisconsin Lawmakers move to create a more robust regulatory program for Hemp/CBD Industry in compliance with 2018 Farm Bill


Emil Ovbiagele
Aug 21, 20193 min read
Cannabis in the Workplace: What You Need to Know About CBD and Drug Testing
With increased usage in cannabis use, employers and employees are bound to contend with ancillary issues related to workplace drug testing.


Emil Ovbiagele
Aug 1, 20193 min read
The SAFE Banking Act: What it is and what it’s been up to?
There’s been a lot of progress in the legalization of cannabis effort across the country. However, Federal banking regulations remains a...


Emil Ovbiagele
Jul 31, 20192 min read
FDA to Expedite CBD Rulemaking Process Following Period of Public Input
Following a public hearing held by the FDA regarding regulations for the CBD industry on May 31, 2019, and a period of public comment...


Emil Ovbiagele
Jul 17, 20193 min read
Hemp CBD Business Considerations: Agricultural Production Contracts
Generally, the commodities market is rife with uncertainty. But the risks and uncertainty are amplified in newly established...


Emil Ovbiagele
Jun 15, 20192 min read
USDA Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Production and Transportation of Hemp
The findings of the USDA general counsel effectively tell states to back off by expressing an intent on the part of the USDA to preempt any


Emil Ovbiagele
May 16, 20193 min read
CBD Consumer Products: FDA To Lay Framework for Next Steps in Federal Regulation
Cannabis derived consumer products seem to be everywhere despite the unclear regulatory landscape. When it comes to the regulation of...


Emil Ovbiagele
Mar 26, 20192 min read
Know Your Source: Purchasing CBD Products for Resale
With applications for licenses to grow and process industrial hemp in Wisconsin increasing six-fold over last year, the CBD craze seems...


Emil Ovbiagele
Mar 8, 20192 min read
2019 Applications to Grow and Process Hemp in Wisconsin Show a Dramatic Increase
As of this week, over 2,100 individuals and businesses have applied for permits to grow or process industrial hemp through the Wisconsin...


Emil Ovbiagele
Jan 4, 20192 min read
2019- The year of Industrial Hemp Businesses
On December 20, 2018—Industrial Hemp became legal across the United States. President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill. The law...
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