Do CBD Endorsements Violate California Cannabis Advertising Laws?
Professional athlete endorsements are gold mines for any health and fitness product. Men’s Health magazine reported earlier this year on the unlikely crop of new cannabis advocates found in former and current pro athletes. Many, like former New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, insist cannabis and CBD are superior options for treatment of chronic pain compared to the powerfully addictive and dangerous opiates doctors have been prescribing them for years. They report that with CBD, they are sleeping better, have improved muscle recovery, suffer fewer symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety and chronic traumatic encephalopathy – without the high or risk of addiction.
Some have gone on record to endorse their favorite brands of CBD oils and products, joining dozens of A-list celebrities who do the same.
This has resulted in Los Angeles cannabis advertising lawyers being asked whether these endorsements violate state or federal advertising laws.
Truth is, this is still a relatively new area of law, which is why each party should consult with an attorney before soliciting, offering or publishing a CBD advertisement or endorsement. Continue reading