By Andrea Golan
Nov 16, 2023
In this first post in a series of Vicente Insights discussing hemp regulation under the new Minnesota cannabis law, we will dive into the licenses and endorsements required to cultivate, process, manufacture, transport, and sell hemp ingredients and hemp products.
Nov 2, 2023
Watch as panelists address the current lab testing and compliance issues in the industry, testing standards across the country, and the importance of reliable testing.
Aug 28, 2023
What’s the latest with the 2023 Farm Bill? Andrea Golan will offer an update on the current legal landscape of intoxicating and synthetic cannabinoids in the US at the 2023 Hemp Industries Association Conference. Register now!
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 Katelin Edwards, Andrea Golan
Aug 1, 2023
Between an unfavorable court ruling and an uninspiring 2021 legislative session, not to mention a major drought impacting all Texas crops, things were not looking good for hemp in Texas going into the 2023 legislative session. Then, many of the promising bills introduced in the 2023 legislative session were unsuccessful. Where does the Texas hemp market go from here? Read this article for four predictions from Vicente's hemp team.
Jun 15, 2023
Watch this session replay with Vicente LLP's hemp team and regulators from Colorado and Vermont to learn more about state legislative changes and projections for future hemp product regulation at the state and federal levels.
By Andrea Golan, Ashley Davies
May 4, 2023
Arkansas Act 629 prohibits the production and sale of intoxicating substances derived from hemp. The act also amends the definition of "industrial hemp" and includes a controversial "trigger provision." Learn more about it in this Insights article.
Apr 26, 2023
Join Shawn Hauser at the INCBA Hemp Symposium on April 28 to listen to her panel, “How the 2023 Farm Bill Can Reshape Hemp and Regulated Cannabinoid Policy.” Register now!
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.
By Sam Kovach-Orr
Jan 23, 2023
Vermont, Maryland, Virginia, Oregon, and Colorado recently issued reports containing policy recommendations relating to intoxicating hemp-derived products.
By Catie Wightman
Jan 17, 2023
The SB 22-205 Intoxicating Hemp Task Force's final report makes legislative and rule recommendations concerning the regulation of intoxicating and synthetic hemp products in Colorado. We compiled 10 key takeaways for hemp industry stakeholders.
By Andrea Golan
Jan 6, 2023
Minnesota hemp companies are being sued by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for selling high-THC hemp-derived edibles that allegedly contained 100 milligrams of hemp-derived THC per gummy bear and were intentionally marketed in a manner that is appealing to children. What standards may lower consumer safety risks for these products?
By Andrea Golan
Oct 31, 2022
As Congress considers the next Farm Bill, hemp stakeholders and lawmakers are strongly advocating for reforms that will benefit the industry and consumers.
By Shawn Hauser, Ariane Beckman
Oct 19, 2022
Intoxicating hemp-derived edibles are permitted in Minnesota. Is this discriminatory against medical cannabis operators? One Minnesota medical cannabis operator filed a complaint against the MN Department of Health for that very reason.
Jul 28, 2022
Update on hemp-related legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.