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Introducing the Colorado Hemp Beverage Coalition: How Industry Leaders Are Shaping THC Drink Policy

Nov 10, 2025

Vicente LLP has helped launch the Colorado Hemp Beverage Coalition, consisting of leading cannabis, hemp, and beverage brands working to establish responsible regulation for hemp-derived THC drinks in Colorado. Founding members include Wana, Cycling Frog, Keef, Fable, Vertosa, and Vicente LLP. The Coalition is actively engaging with regulators and legislators to shape a compliant, accessible market for low-dose THC beverages. Through events, briefings, and policy collaboration, the Coalition is building momentum toward thoughtful cannabis beverage reform and invites industry participants to join the effort.

Cannabis Attorney Neil Willner to Discuss the Legal and Business Landscape of Hemp Beverages at NECANN New Jersey 2025

Aug 20, 2025

On September 5, 2025, Vicente LLP counsel Neil Willner will lead a session at NECANN New Jersey examining the laws, rules, and business trends shaping the sale and distribution of hemp-infused beverages in The Garden State. This program will provide practical guidance for businesses selling and producing hemp beverages. Vicente LLP partner Brandon Kurtzman will also attend the convention.

Vicente LLP to Join Industry Leaders at the 2025 Hemp Beverage Expo in Atlanta

Jul 2, 2025

Are you attending the Hemp Beverage Expo in Atlanta, Georgia from July 9-11, 2025? Connect with Vicente LLP’s hemp industry attorneys and compliance professionals, including partners Charles Alovisetti, Cassia Furman, Meg Nash, and senior director of regulatory compliance Casey Leaver. Register now!

Vicente LLP: Exclusive Executive Interview at Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference with Charles Alovisetti

Jun 25, 2025

On June 9, Vicente LLP partner Charles Alovisetti spoke at Benzinga’s Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago where he discussed federal cannabis reform, hemp beverage regulation, the risks of prohibition, and why responsible, common-sense legislation is critical to the industry’s future. Listen now!

Cannabis Economist Andrew Livingston Talks Tax Revenue, Hemp Beverages & Legal Reform on High Spirits Podcast

Jun 17, 2025

How will federal and state laws shape the future of THC beverages? In a recent episode of High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, Vicente director of economics and market analysis Andrew Livingston discusses cannabis legalization along with hemp beverages and their potential to be regulated similarly to alcohol. He explores the challenges and opportunities for brands as the industry navigates how alcohol regulations may shape the future of the hemp industry. Listen now!

Minnesota Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Product Registration Now Open Through August 31, 2025

By Meg Nash
Jun 16, 2025

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has opened a new registration window for businesses selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs), including THC beverages. Businesses must register by August 31, 2025, to remain eligible for fall licensing and summer sales. Starting October 1, OCM will accept applications for Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) licenses for retailers, manufacturers, and the newly established wholesaler category. This blog outlines the state’s updated rules on potency, packaging, facility standards, onsite consumption, events, and delivery services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hemp Beverages: How Federal and State Laws Are Reshaping the THC Drink Market

By Charles Alovisetti, Juliana Todeschi, Daniel Molina
Apr 29, 2025

With consumer demand surging and retail availability expanding, hemp-derived THC beverages are at the center of a fast-growing industry. This article breaks down the answers to key questions about how federal and state lawmakers are shaping the future of the market, including potential outcomes of the 2025 Farm Bill, rising state restrictions and legal uncertainty surrounding intoxicating cannabinoids.

Vicente Attorney Neil Willner Joins High Spirits Podcast to Discuss the Regulation of Hemp Beverages Like Alcohol

Mar 31, 2025

In a recent episode of the High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, Vicente LLP counsel Neil Willner discusses the growing trend of regulating hemp beverages like alcohol. In this episode, Neil explores the challenges and opportunities for brands, manufacturers, and distributors depending on how alcohol regulations eventually impact the future of hemp drinks. Listen now!

Hemp Attorney Michelle Bodian to Discuss Legal Strategies for Hemp-infused Beverage Businesses at NECANN Boston

Feb 28, 2025

Join Vicente partner Michelle Bodian during NECANN Boston, where she will present the session “Sip and Sell Smart: Legal Strategies for the Hemp Beverage Boom” on March 21. During this session, Michelle will discuss the latest developments in hemp beverage regulations in the Northeast and provide tips for businesses to remain compliant in the evolving industry. Register now!

[Webinar] Hemp Business Funding 101

Feb 27, 2025

Watch this recorded session to learn about financing strategies for hemp-related businesses, including types of funding, investment compliance, and other industry-specific financial considerations.

Michelle Bodian Slated to Discuss Cannabis Rescheduling and Hemp Beverages at the Wine, Beer and Spirits Conference in Denver, Colorado

Sep 27, 2024

Attend Vicente partner Michelle Bodian’s panel during the Wine, Beer and Spirits Law Conference in Denver, Colorado on October 9. Bodian will discuss “Cannabis and Hemp: Rescheduling, Further Legalization, Intoxicating Hemp Beverages, and More.” Register now!

New Jersey Passes Law to Regulate ‘Intoxicating Hemp Products’

By Sarah Grande, Andrea Golan, Shawn Hauser
Sep 23, 2024

New Jersey is the latest state to regulate “intoxicating hemp products,” with an immediate ban on the sale of products with any detectable amount of THC to individuals under 21 years of age and only allows such products to be sold in state-licensed cannabis businesses. The new law will permit liquor stores licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to sell intoxicating hemp beverages once those regulations are adopted.