Recently firm founder and Managing Partner Dave Rodman sat down with Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano of the Pomp Podcast to discuss the legal side of all things cryptocurrency and decentralized finance ("DeFi"). In their discussion, Dave and Pomp assess crypto's regulatory environment, DeFi's future, … Read more about Dave Rodman on DeFi and the Law with Pomp
House Approves Decriminalizing Cannabis with MORE Act
On Friday, December 4, the U.S. House of Representatives approved yet another landmark piece of cannabis legislation, H.R.3884, or the MORE Act of 2019 (“MORE Act”), which aims to decriminalize cannabis at the federal level. Passed in a 228-164 predominately party-line vote, the MORE Act would … Read more about House Approves Decriminalizing Cannabis with MORE Act
New York Unveils Regulations for CBD Products
In late October, the New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) announced the release of the state’s long-awaited cannabidiol (“CBD”) guidelines. Reversing the state’s ban from last year on the sale of hemp-derived CBD-infused consumables, the new regulations aim to implement both quality control … Read more about New York Unveils Regulations for CBD Products
Four Colorado Localities Eye Cannabis Legalization
This November, voters in four Colorado cities – Littleton, Lakewood, Broomfield, and Buena Vista – will have the opportunity to legalize cannabis sales in each locality. Although Colorado broadly legalized cannabis with Amendment 64 in 2012, a key provision of the amendment allows for local … Read more about Four Colorado Localities Eye Cannabis Legalization
Lawmakers Propose Disaster Relief to Cannabis Industry with New Bill
On September 24, Congressional Democrats out of Oregon proposed a bill that may bring crucial relief to many cannabis operations across the country in the wake of not only the COVID-19 pandemic but the recent destructive wildfires that have burned large portions of the American West. Sponsored by … Read more about Lawmakers Propose Disaster Relief to Cannabis Industry with New Bill
USPS to Utilize Blockchain with New Patent
In mid-August, the U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”) revealed plans to develop and implement blockchain technology on voting systems, in an effort to further develop secure alternatives to in-person voting. Published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) on August 13, the patent filing … Read more about USPS to Utilize Blockchain with New Patent
Evidence Suggests CBD Potential in Treating COVID-19
Since the start of the ongoing outbreak, the cannabis industry has been the source of some debate as stakeholders and active consumers attempt to understand COVID-19’s far-reaching effects. Pulmonologists and lung experts have cautioned that inhaled smoke from combusted plant material – be it … Read more about Evidence Suggests CBD Potential in Treating COVID-19
Firm Webinar: Personal Estate Planning
On Thursday, May 22, The Rodman Law Group hosted a webinar on the basics of Estate Planning. The panel consisted of Jeff Wilson and Dan Sweet and was moderated by Dave Rodman. Jeff and Dan addressed the importance of estate planning. Some of the topics discussed were: Living wills … Read more about Firm Webinar: Personal Estate Planning