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Karen L. Hart and Giuliana Hays-Angelelli
Karen L. Hart is a partner in the litigation section at the law firm Bell Nunnally, where she has practiced for more than twenty years. Giuliana Hays-Angelelli is a litigation associate attorney at Bell Nunnally.
Hemp D-Day: Preparing for the 2026 ‘Hemp-Killing Clause’
A significant shift in federal law via H.R. 5371 threatens to recriminalize most hemp-derived THC products by November 12, 2026. Dubbed the “hemp-killing clause,” this provision sets a 0.4mg total THC cap per container, potentially turning compliant businesses into “real estate time bombs.” From auditing leases to negotiating early termination rights, two attorneys tackle how hemp tenants and landlords can navigate the looming regulatory crisis and protect their commercial interests before the “Hemp D-Day” deadline.