Chris Parrington Authors Article in Marijuana Venture
News | September 16, 2021Kutak Rock attorney Chris Parrington recently authored an article in the September 2021 issue of Marijuana Venture, titled “Evolution vs Regulation: A Look at Delta-8 THC.”
In the article Mr. Parrington discusses the influx of delta-8 THC products on the market, their complex legalities and the importance of those individuals and companies legally operating in the state-legal marijuana industry to proceed with caution and work to understand the complexities involved.
Mr. Parrington explores what could happen to delta-8 products in states aiming to legalize marijuana in the near future. He explains that the legal and regulatory landscape of delta-8 will catch up with scientific evolution eventually, so the hemp industry must proceed with great care. As stated in the article, “Compliance is the key to the operation of a successful cannabis business and delta-8 companies have an extraordinary opportunity to get ahead of their regulatory obligations before they are even put in place.”
Chris Parrington is actively involved in representing businesses and business owners in the hemp and state-legal cannabis industries throughout the U.S. He is experienced with cannabis regulation and compliance and with securities litigation, regulation and compliance. In addition, Mr. Parrington is co-chair of the firm’s national cannabis and hemp practice groups.