Hellmuth & Johnson Attorneys Carol Moss and Steven Forrest Secure Successful Challenge to OCM Policy on Direct-to-Consumer Hemp Sales
Carol Moss and Steven Forrest are pleased to announce a successful petition against the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) concerning an unpromulgated rule that prohibited hemp businesses from selling lower-potency hemp edibles (LPHE) directly to consumers. In October 2025, OCM published an FAQ stating that hemp edible businesses could not sell or ship LPHE […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Discusses Minnesota Hemp Testing Crisis on Fox 9 News
Fox 9 News recently featured Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss as a contributor in their coverage of Minnesota’s hemp industry challenges. New testing regulations requiring in-state lab certification are creating bottlenecks for over 6,000 cannabis and hemp businesses. With only three licensed labs, and just two capable of conducting all necessary tests, the industry […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss on NewsNation: Government Funding Bill Threatens Hemp Industry
On “The Hill on NewsNation,” Hellmuth & Johnson attorney Carol Moss contributed to a discussion about an 11th-hour provision in the government funding bill that could devastate the hemp industry. The measure would ban nearly all hemp-derived THC products—including popular drinks and edibles—that were legalized in the 2018 farm bill. While supporters claim it protects […]
Hellmuth & Johnson’s Carol Moss Comments on Minnesota Cannabis Rollout Challenges
AXIOS Twin Cities featured Cannabis Law attorney Carol Moss from Hellmuth & Johnson in their analysis of Minnesota’s recreational marijuana launch. The article examines the state’s behind-schedule cannabis rollout, recent licensing lotteries, and anticipated summer dispensary openings. Moss commented on the complex challenges facing new cannabis retailers, particularly the competitive dynamics between securing real estate […]