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Four Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard Attorneys Named to the 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We are pleased to announce that four Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard attorneys have been selected to the 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2020 North Carolina Rising Stars lists. These are exclusive recognitions, selecting no more than five percent of attorneys in...
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard Announces Addition of Tax Practice
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard is proud to announce the addition of tax services to the firm’s portfolio of practice areas. Attorney Linsay Boyce leads the firm’s tax practice which includes civil and criminal representation for both individuals and corporations. Ms....
SC Police Seize Hemp Shipment from NC Farm
Despite passage of both the 2018 Farm Bill and the recent USDA interim rules confirming the permissibility of the growth, possession, and interstate shipment of industrial hemp, local law enforcement continues to interfere with the legitimate business practices of the...
DOJ ANNOUNCES STRIKE FORCE TO COMBAT PROCUREMENT FRAUD
On November 5, 2019, the U.S.Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, announced the formation of a new Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) focusing on detecting, investigating, and prosecuting antitrust crimes, such as bid-rigging conspiracies and related...
USDA Industrial Hemp Rules Summary
Hemp industry insiders have been awaiting the recent passage of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rules regarding the Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rules, which went into effect on October 31, 2019, are wide ranging and potentially...
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard announce the addition of Linsay Boyce to the firm
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard is pleased to announce the addition of Linsay Boyce to the firm. Linsay will expand the firm’s corporate and tax representation and white collar defense. "We are excited Linsay has joined our firm. Linsay's experience will be a...
Ryan Willis Wins Back-to-Back Not Guilty Verdicts
Ryan Willis, founding partner at Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard, recently achieved two not guilty jury verdicts in consecutive weeks in state and federal court. The first case was held in Wake County Superior Court. The firm’s client was charged with Second Degree...
Department of Justice Announces Changes To Its Antitrust Compliance Program
On July 11, 2019, and on the heels of Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard kicking off its new antitrust practice, the U.S.Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, announced a change in policy to incentivize corporations in implementing effective compliance programs...
Navigating the 2018 Farm Bill for Cultivation of Industrial Hemp
With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill Congress has authorized the cultivation of industrial hemp. As businesses seek to take advantage of this change, they must navigate a quagmire of federal and state regulations. Staying abreast of these ever-changing regulations...
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard announce the addition of James Kurosad to the firm
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard is pleased to announce the addition of James "Jim" Kurosad to the firm. Jim will expand the firm's white collar and corporate investigations practice by focusing on antitrust defense. "As our firm continues to grow, Jim's...
Can I be charged for possession of hemp or CBD?
With the passing of the Federal 2018 Farm Bill came the legalization of industrial hemp and hemp derivatives including cannabidiol (“CBD”). Despite the legality and regulation of this budding new industry, some CBD consumers are facing charges for marijuana possession...
North Carolina to begin enforcement against CBD industry
As discussed previously here, the recent legalization of industrial hemp and hemp derivatives including cannabidiol ("CBD") has raised questions about the permissibility of adding CBD to foods and supplements. Although the 2018 Farm Bill and NC Industrial Hemp Pilot...
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