Daryush Sabaghi

6 days ago | forbes.com | Daryush Sabaghi

Florida lawmakers have moved forward with two bills aimed at regulating hemp-derived THC products, setting up a taxation system, and establishing rules for sales. The House Committee unanimously approved on April 16 two proposals that would strengthen regulations on hemp-derived THC products and introduce a 15% excise tax on their retail sales. Although Florida legalized medical cannabis in 2016, recreational cannabis remains illegal in the state.

1 week ago | forbes.com | Daryush Sabaghi

While smoking is still the most common method of using cannabis, alternative methods like vaping and edibles are growing in popularity, according to a new survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC report published last week provides an overview of how adults in the U.S. consume cannabis based on the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), an annual telephone survey of health behaviors among adults in all 50 states, DC, and three territories.

2 weeks ago | newarab.com | Daryush Sabaghi

US President Donald Trump is looking to revive talks with Iran to secure a nuclear deal that would dissuade Tehran from potentially developing nuclear weapons, but the path to negotiations is challenging. In early May, Trump sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, reportedly through an Emirati diplomat, proposing nuclear talks with demands for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, halt its support for regional militias, and comply within two months for sanctions relief.

3 weeks ago | law.com | Daryush Sabaghi

Paul Hastings aims to establish its new Abu Dhabi office as a regional hub linking the Middle East with Europe, the U.S., and Asia, supported by a three-partner infrastructure team hired from White & Case. Dinmukhamed ‘Din’ Eshanov and George Kazakov will co-lead its global energy and infrastructure practice and coordinate with the London and Paris hubs. Eshanov will work from Abu Dhabi. Kazakov will work between Europe and Abu Dhabi.

3 weeks ago | law.com | Daryush Sabaghi

Paul Hastings aims to establish its new Abu Dhabi office as a regional hub linking the Middle East with Europe, the U.S., and Asia, supported by a three-partner infrastructure team hired from White & Case. Dinmukhamed ‘Din’ Eshanov and George Kazakov will co-lead its global energy and infrastructure practice and coordinate with the London and Paris hubs. Eshanov will work from Abu Dhabi. Kazakov will work between Europe and Abu Dhabi.