“Why the THC TRO Failed”

Christopher Kratovil was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article “Why the THC TRO Failed.” The article covers a federal judge’s decision to deny a temporary restraining order challenging Texas’ ban on certain hemp products containing THC. The ruling found that the plaintiffs had not shown they were likely to succeed on their claims or that they would suffer irreparable harm.

Kratovil explains that the decision reinforces that the future of hemp legalization is ultimately a legislative issue. He also notes that the ruling was not surprising, given the Texas Supreme Court’s decision allowing the ban to take effect and the importance of federal courts showing comity toward state courts.