Jan 6, 2026
Vicente partner Shawn Hauser will speak at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference. Advocates and experts will discuss federal policies, nationwide trends and the future of cannabis in Texas. Register now!
Dec 15, 2025
Vicente LLP is opening a new Portland office and adding five leading attorneys from Emerge Law Group. These lawyers helped write Oregon’s cannabis and psilocybin laws and bring deep experience in corporate, regulatory, litigation, and licensing work. Their arrival strengthens the firm’s ability to support cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics businesses across Oregon and Washington.
Dec 5, 2025
Vicente LLP partner Jason Tarasek will speak at Green Check’s Year-End Legal Update on cannabis banking on December 17, 2025. He will join industry experts to explain what the newly signed H.R. 5371 means for banks, credit unions, and the legal cannabis and hemp markets into 2026.
Nov 7, 2025
The 2025 NORML Key West Legal Seminar, taking place on December 4-6, will feature Vicente LLP founding partner Brian Vicente as a speaker in the session, “Hot Topics and Best Practices in Business Law: Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelics” where he will discuss emerging legal and regulatory trends shaping these industries. Register now!
Nov 6, 2025
On November 11, Vicente LLP partner Jason Tarasek and senior associate Yolanda Clarke will join the 2025 Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., to share insights on federal and Tribal cannabis policy developments and the future of Minnesota’s cannabis market. Register now!
Oct 22, 2025
On October 28, Vicente LLP partner Jason Tarasek will speak on a Zuanic & Associates webinar exploring key challenges and opportunities following the launch of Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis market. Register now!
Oct 16, 2025
Vicente LLP will join a panel of legal and banking experts for the upcoming webinar CLE program titled Banking Issues in the Cannabis Industry: Managing Risks Under State and Federal Law; Recent Developments on November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Oct 10, 2025
Vicente partner Jason Tarasek will join the panel “Green Economy: Cannabis, Hemp & Indigenous Wellness” at Indigenous Business Con 2025 in Milwaukee. The session will explore how sovereign nations are leveraging cannabis and hemp to strengthen independence, wellness, and sustainable economic development.
Sep 29, 2025
Vicente partner Jason Tarasek will lead a breakout session at the 2025 Real Estate Institute October 24, 2025 in St. Paul, highlighting the top cannabis law updates impacting real estate attorneys and professionals. Register now!
By Emily Hackman
Sep 24, 2025
The City of Oceanside has approved new ordinances to allow up to four cannabis storefront retail establishments. The initial application window runs from October 1, 2025, to November 14, 2025, and the selection process is merit-based, rewarding businesses with local ownership.
Sep 18, 2025
Vicente LLP is proud to announce that 15 members of our cannabis and psychedelics practices have been recognized in the 2025 Top 200 global industry directories! We’re grateful for the acknowledgement of our team’s dedication and expertise in these industries.
By Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq.
Sep 16, 2025
Sonoma County – an agricultural and tourist area north of San Francisco, CA -- recently released a final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), a draft ordinance, a GIS map, and other cannabis-related materials that mark an important milestone in the ongoing evolution of its cannabis regulations.
Aug 28, 2025
Vicente partner Jason Tarasek will mediate a panel at the Minnesota Cannabis Real Estate Summit on September 10, 2025. The session will showcase best practices related to safety, efficiency, and compliance in cannabis operations. Register now!
Aug 14, 2025
Vicente partner Jason Tarasek will attend Green Equity: A Cannabis Leadership Summit in Minneapolis on August 18. The event, hosted by the Minority Cannabis Business Association, aims to build equity and opportunity within the cannabis industry.
Aug 13, 2025
On August 15, 2025, Vicente partner Lauren Mendelsohn will speak at the Women in Cannabis Expo (WICE) in Reno, Nevada, sharing insights on cannabis investment, grants and the current market landscape.
By Meg Nash
Jun 3, 2025
Maryland’s Cannabis Business Assistance Fund (CBAF) portal will open today, the first step in providing direct capital assistance to Social Equity Applicants awarded a conditional Maryland Cannabis License. Keep reading to ensure you are ready to apply, and access funds to move from conditional to final license.
Jun 2, 2025
Vicente LLP is participating in Maryland’s Office of Social Equity's “From Seed to Success” Cannabis Business Vendor Fair on June 6. Partner Charles Alovisetti will attend on behalf of the firm to offer legal insights and connect with social equity cannabis licensees. Register now!
May 12, 2025
Vicente receives Legal Insider’s “Cannabis & Psychedelics Law Firm of the Year — Denver 2025” award for offering best-in-class cannabis and psychedelics law services.
By Andrea Golan
Aug 23, 2023
Minnesota's new adult-use cannabis law makes some significant changes to the state's existing rules governing the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Read this article for information on some of the most notable changes, including seller registration requirements, prohibited products, and cannabinoid serving limits.
By Krissy Atterholt, Jason Tarasek
Mar 22, 2023
Microbreweries and cideries have become Minnesota THC beverage market leaders in the wake of 2022's hemp-derived THC product bill. The current cannabis legalization bill would have made things difficult for these producers, but it was recently amended so that lower-potency hemp edibles manufacturers could produce lower-potency hemp edibles at the same facility where food (such as beer or cider) is manufactured.