Vicente LLP Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: April 2024
Apr 12, 2024
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
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Join us! Psychedelics Investor Forum in Costa Rica Featuring Shawn Hauser and Sally Kent Peebles
Dec 19, 2023
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Vicente LLP partners Shawn Hauser and Sally Kent Peebles will be participating in a psychedelics investor forum in Nosara, Costa Rica! This is a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to exploring the latest national legislation and its pivotal impact on mental health. Register now!
Vicente LLP Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: December 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
Vicente LLP Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: October 2023
Oct 26, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
[Webinar] Michigan Cannabis Market Trends & Economic Forecast
Oct 11, 2023
Watch this live session on Wednesday, October 11 at 1 p.m. ET. The session will feature Vicente LLP’s director of economics and research, Andrew Livingston, and the firm’s Michigan practice leader, Travis Copenhaver, as they discuss Michigan cannabis market trends and opportunities that will help your business to better adapt, strategize, and navigate changing market conditions.
Vicente LLP's Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: September 2023
Sep 11, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
Vicente LLP's Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: January 2024
Sep 11, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
Vicente LLP's Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: July 2023
Jul 7, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
[Webinar] Compliance Best Practices for Michigan Cannabis Operators
Apr 19, 2023
Watch this Vicente LLP session for insights on current CRA enforcement trends and best practices for running a compliant cannabis business in Michigan.
Rise in Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Enforcement Actions Signals Importance of Operational Compliance
By Krissy Atterholt
Mar 30, 2023
Regulatory enforcement against Michigan cannabis licensees has increased significantly since mid-2022. Read this article for a breakdown of the number of actions, types of penalties, and categories of non-compliance resulting in enforcement.
Travis Copenhaver Will Share Michigan Cannabis Business Insights in Rootwurks Webinar
Mar 9, 2023
Join Vicente partner Travis Copenhaver and Michigan cannabis dispensary owner Mario Porter during a Rootwurks webinar on March 15 to learn the latest compliance and regulatory tips that come with running a cannabis company in Michigan.
Psychedelic Policy Reform in Michigan: A Brief History
By Krissy Atterholt
Feb 14, 2023
Michigan leads the Midwest in affording its communities local protection for psychedelic-based activities. This article gives a breakdown of notable moments in Michigan's psychedelic legislative history.
[Webinar] New Cannabis Opportunities in the Upper Midwest: Post Election
Dec 8, 2022
Watch this session on-demand for a discussion on the cannabis landscape and emerging opportunities in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Tax Credits Available for Investing in Connecticut Cannabis Companies
By Michelle Bodian, Bridgette Nikisher
Nov 15, 2022
Who wants free money for investing in a Connecticut cannabis company? CT's Cannabis Angel Tax Credit Program provides a way for investors to receive a 25% tax credit against the state income tax when they invest at least $25k in an approved social equity cannabis licensee.
How to Fix Non-compliant Michigan Cannabis Product Packaging
By Krissy Atterholt
Oct 28, 2022
Complying with Michigan's marijuana packaging and labeling laws can be challenging to navigate if you don't pay close attention to the rules. If a product's packaging is not compliant, some potential remedies are available to bring the product back into compliance.
Michigan Cannabis Packaging and Labeling 101
By Krissy Atterholt
Oct 28, 2022
Cannabis packaging and labeling requirements vary across markets and product types, so it’s critical that your packaging and labeling are compliant with state-specific regulations. Read this article to know what information needs to be on marijuana product packaging in Michigan.
Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider Podcast's new episode 'Funding the Future of Cannabis' Features Cannabis Law Firm Founding Partner Brian Vicente
Sep 12, 2022
Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider Podcast featured Brian Vicente as a special guest to discuss the early stages as a young cannabis attorney, the future for cannabis investors, and more.
The First Step to Getting a Michigan Cannabis Business License: Prequalification
By Travis Copenhaver
Jul 29, 2022
Michigan cannabis licensing is broken up into three steps: prequalification, municipal approval, and state facility approval. The first major hurdle every licensee must go through is the prequalification process.
Financing New Ventures: 10 Key Considerations to Structure an Equity Raise for a New Company
By Charlie Alovisetti, Navid Brewster
May 10, 2022
Raising money for a company is challenging. It can be even more challenging if you haven’t been through the process before and don’t know what decisions you need to make. This article lays out 10 key considerations to think about when setting up your financing.
New Cannabis License Opportunity in Michigan: Class A Microbusiness License
By Travis Copenhaver
Mar 24, 2022
Michigan's MRA recently announced the Class A Marihuana Microbusiness License. This new microbusiness license differs from the original in several interesting ways, which may create a more profitable business model.
Charlie Alovisetti to Participate in Business of Cannabis Event: New York Sessions 'Connecting Social Equity Applicants to Capital'
Mar 1, 2022
The Business of Cannabis: New York Sessions event will focus on the critically important topic of connecting social equity licensees to capital.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: Monitoring the Impact
Mar 29, 2021
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring local, state, and federal responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how they may impact cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers.
What is a Cannabis SPAC?
By Charles Alovisetti and Ilya Ross
Feb 19, 2021
With wary investors and a minimal number of FDIC-insured bank lenders in the space, cannabis entrepreneurs are running out of options to raise capital. SPACs create a unique opportunity to fill the current vacuum of capital in the cannabis industry.
When Do You Need Cannabis Regulatory Counsel? A Guide for Corporate Counsel
By Charles Alovisetti, Sally Kent Peebles
Jan 15, 2021
As more law firms are fielding client questions about cannabis industry transactions, it can be challenging for corporate counsel to identify when they need cannabis regulatory counsel.
The Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America's Newest Industry
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 18, 2020
Vicente Sederberg attorneys wrote the book on cannabis law — and now you can own it! This comprehensive primer on all things cannabis law is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the major practical legal issues facing the marijuana and hemp industries.
Cannabis in the 2020 Election: Where Did We Win?
Nov 11, 2020
Josh Kappel and Charlie Alovisetti give a post-election update for investors in this CanopyBoulder Investor Hub event.
Raising Private Capital in the Cannabis Industry
By Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Choi, Sahar Ayinehsazian
Sep 18, 2020
Raising private capital continues to be a challenge for the nascent cannabis industry, but there are proactive steps companies can take to maximize the chance of a successful raise.
Can't-miss Cannabis Business Opportunities in New and Growing Markets
By Jerrico Perez
Aug 21, 2020
Vicente Sedeberberg LLP continues to identify exclusive licensing opportunities for our clients. With more winning merit-based applications than any other law firm in the country, our team’s work ethic, dedication, and experience can help elevate your application above the competition.
Illinois Cannabis: Regulatory Update for Investors with Jerrico Perez and CanopyBoulder
Jul 27, 2020
Join VS attorney Jerrico Perez on the CanopyBoulder Investor Hub for information on the state of the Illinois market and where the opportunities lie for investors.
Massachusetts Cannabis: Regulatory Update for Investors with Brandon Kurtzman and CanopyBoulder
Jul 22, 2020
Watch this interview with Brandon Kurtzman on the CanopyBoulder Investor Hub for information on the state of legal cannabis in Massachusetts and where the opportunities lie for investors.
Missouri Cannabis: Regulatory Update for Investors with Carl Werner and CanopyBoulder
Jul 17, 2020
Watch this interview with Carl Werner on the CanopyBoulder Investor Hub for information on the state of legal cannabis in Missouri and where the opportunities lie for investors.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: Michigan Regulatory Updates
By Sahar Ayinehsazian and Kelsey Middleton
May 28, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Michigan.
Cannabis Business Licensing Opportunities Amidst COVID-19
By Jerrico Perez
May 13, 2020
Vicente Sedeberberg LLP continues to identify exclusive licensing opportunities for our clients. With more winning merit-based applications than any other law firm in the country, our team’s work ethic, dedication, and experience can help elevate your application above the competition.
[Webinar] How to Take Your Michigan Cannabis Business to the Next Level
Mar 9, 2020
You received your Michigan cannabis license. Now what? Join VS and Cannabis Legal Group on March 25 to learn about how to take your business to the next level with private financing.
Michigan Attorney General Selects Barton Morris to Serve on Marijuana Legal Workgroup
May 8, 2019
Barton Morris, of counsel at Vicente Sederberg and founder of Cannabis Legal Group, VS's strategic partner in Michigan, was selected to be a member of Attorney General Dana Nessel's marijuana legal workgroup.