The Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to Delta-8 THC companies in May 2022 addressing three major areas of concern about the cannabinoid. 2L staffer Cori Agnoni argues that the companies must consider serious change and transparency if they hope to keep this hemp-derivative in their control. She suggests that taking action now prevents a repeat of this in the near future.
What Happened to the War on Drugs? An Overview of How the Black Community Has Been Left Out of the Growing Weed Industry Despite Being the Primary Target of the War on Drugs.
The Pros and Cons of Soil Tilling
Soil tilling grew popular as a means of planting seeds more efficiently. However, soil tilling comes with drawbacks. In this blog, 3L staffer Gabby Mason weighs the pros and cons of soil tilling. Mason concludes that tilling has led to soul degradation, and thus, advocates for solutions to reverse the negative effects that soil tilling has had on soil structure.
Kentucky's Clean Coal Tax Incentive: Is Ambiguity the Canary in the Coal Mine?
The Plastic Problem: Feasible Steps America can Take to Reduce its Contribution to Plastic Waste
The United States is one of the largest contributors to plastic pollution in the world. 2L staffer Lauren Willard discusses the Reducing Waste in National Park Act and the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act and believes they are both strong solutions to fixing the plastic pollution problems in our country. Willard strongly advocates that Americans should seriously consider these bills before it is too late.
The Dormant Commerce Clause and the Legalization of Cannabis
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, if passed, will make strides in society by removing marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and decriminalizing possession, distribution, and manufacture of cannabis. However, 2L staffer, Hannah Thompson, notes that there is no discussion of the Dormant Commerce Clause (DCC) in the bill. Thompson strongly argues that Congress should suspend the DCC in the MORE Act to help achieve the end goal of combating disproportionate impacts from drug enforcement from the use of marijuana.
Nature has the Power to Reverse Climate Change - If We Help it
Farmers have a unique way to stop climate change. Landon Woods, southern regional director for the American Conservation Coalition, discusses the idea of farmers using natural climate solutions to reverse climate change. Although there are many different strategies to solving climate change, Woods strongly argues that natural climate solutions will play a key role in reducing climate change.
A Warning Letter to the FDA: Why We Need Cannabis Regulation
The FDA regulates drugs, cosmetics, foods, and dietary supplements, but not THC or CBD. 2L Staffer, Kenneth McQueen, Jr., strongly argues that with the rise of more states legalizing marijuana, it is time for the FDA to start regulating THC and CBD for the sake of public health. McQueen points out the issues that could occur with the regulation of CBD and THC but believes there are ways the FDA can limit the issues while still protecting public health.
Real Hooves, Fake Names, and NFT Snouts: Enforcement of Horse Trademarks
NFTs are becoming extremely popular even with racehorses and are creating a stir in the copyright world. In light of this, 2L staffer Zack Stacy looks at the process for a racehorse to have their name registered through the process outlined in The Jockey Club and how it compares to getting a name registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Stacy urges individuals to consider racehorses as brands and offers solutions to assist in the trademark of horses in the new NFT world.