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Sally Kent Peebles Breaks Down Psychedelic Law at the 2025 North Florida Entheogenic Conference

Jul 16, 2025

At the 2025 North Florida Entheogenic Conference in Jacksonville, Vicente LLP partner Sally Kent Peebles presented a session on psychedelic law and policy insights for professionals navigating legal complexities in psychedelic-assisted therapy and plant medicine. Her talk, “Psychedelic Policy and Legal Pathways,” provided a clear overview of federal regulations, Florida’s evolving legal landscape, and lessons from Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act.

Sally Kent Peebles Shares Insight into Florida's Medical Marijuana Licensing Process on "First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross"

Jan 6, 2023

Florida state health regulators are looking to issue up to 22 more medical marijuana licenses to operators around the state. Sally Peebles dives into what this means for Medical Marijuana Treatment Center applicants in the Sunshine State.

Sally Kent Peebles Slated to Speak on Mississippi Cannabis Business Licensing at Lucky Leaf Expo

Sep 27, 2022

Sally Kent Peebles will be in Jackson, Mississippi on October 7 to speak about cannabis business licensing at the Lucky Leaf Expo!

Best Lawyers® Recognizes 14 Attorneys From Vicente Sederberg LLP for Work in Cannabis Law, Corporate Law, and Additional Practice Areas

Aug 19, 2022

VS is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys from national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) were recognized this week by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.

[Event] How to Build Your Cannabis Business in Mississippi

Aug 1, 2022

Join VS, Dutchie, Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA) and Cure8 on August 18 for a cannabis business networking event in Jackson, Mississippi.

Florida Medical Marijuana Business Licensing Expansion is on the Horizon!

By Sally Kent Peebles
Jul 20, 2022

The wait may soon be over for those wishing to enter the Florida medical marijuana market with the upcoming general application process opening for medical marijuana treatment centers.

Sally Kent Peebles to Speak at Florida CannabisLAB Conference & Expo

May 20, 2022

On Friday, June 3 at 10 a.m. ET, Sally will join the panel "Legislative Updates: A Comparison of State Models."

Sally Kent Peebles Joins Haze Radio Podcast at MJBizCon 2021

Dec 20, 2021

While at MJBizCon, VS partner Sally Kent Peebles sat down with Haze Radio Network's "The Business of Cannabis." Have a listen!

VS is Headed to Las Vegas for the Biggest Cannabis Event of the Year — MJBizCon!

Oct 5, 2021

We look forward to seeing our colleagues, clients, and friends at MJBizCon in Las Vegas, October 19-22!

Sally Kent Peebles Discusses Cannabis Updates, Including Florida Supreme Court Ruling with WJCT Public Media

Jun 3, 2021

The Florida Supreme Court recently issued a long-awaited ruling in the case Florida Department of Health v. Florigrown, LLC. VS partner Sally Kent Peebles recently discussed this and more with WJCT Public Media.

Sally Kent Peebles Discusses Cannabis Law and WISE Florida on Canna Guys Podcasts

Apr 21, 2021

VS partner Sally Kent Peebles discusses her work in cannabis law and advocacy, including the founding of WISE Florida, on two episodes of the Canna Guys podcast.

Sally Kent Peebles to Discuss Mississippi Medical Marijuana with Butler Snow LLP

Apr 19, 2021

VS attorney Sally Kent Peebles will participate in the panel "The Growing Field of Medical Marijuana - Mississippi and Beyond" on May 6, 2021.

Sally Kent Peebles Appears on Fox 35 Orlando News to Discuss Florida Medical Cannabis Law

Mar 29, 2021

VS partner Sally Kent Peebles was tapped to discuss Florida's medical cannabis law, specifically about medical marijuana use and employment.

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.

Sally Kent Peebles Co-founds WISE Florida Cannabis Advocacy Organization

Mar 25, 2021

WISE Florida, a statewide education and advocacy initiative aimed at building support for legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult use, was launched on March 25, 2021.

Sally Kent Peebles Discusses Proposed THC Cap on Florida Cannabis on WJCT Public Media's 'First Coast Connect'

Mar 17, 2021

As the number of medical marijuana patients in Florida continues to grow, some Florida state lawmakers are exploring a possible cap on the level of THC in medical marijuana products. VS partner Sally Kent Peebles recently discussed this with WJCT Public Media.

UF Law SNCBA to Host Cannabis Legalization in Florida Panel with Sally Kent Peebles

Feb 10, 2021

VS partner Sally Kent Peebles will discuss adult-use cannabis legalization in Florida with a Florida State Senator and State Representative.

Celebrating 10 Years at the Leading Edge of Cannabis Law

By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 1, 2020

For our 10th anniversary, we take a look back at VS's history of leadership in cannabis law, the marijuana and hemp industries, and drug policy reform.

Sally Kent Peebles Elected Co-Chair of Florida Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee

Oct 12, 2020

VS partner Sally Kent Peebles was elected co-chair of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee.

Sally Kent Peebles Discusses Florida Cannabis on 'First Coast Connect' with Melissa Ross

Sep 21, 2020

Four years after Florida voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana, edibles have been approved. VS Jacksonville attorney Sally Kent Peebles weighed in on this and other Florida cannabis issues with WJCT Public Media.

Florida is Ready for the Hemp Industry

By Sally Kent Peebles, Caitlin Wightman
Apr 30, 2020

The hemp industry has arrived in Florida! After much anticipation, Florida farmers and hemp enthusiasts will finally be able to grow hemp right here in the Sunshine State.

Vicente Sederberg Ranked Top Cannabis Law Firm by Chambers and Partners

Apr 23, 2020

The prestigious international legal directory once again gave VS a Nationwide Band 1 ranking, and this time around it also individually ranked three of the firm's partners.

Coronavirus and Cannabis: Hemp Industry Updates

Apr 17, 2020

Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on hemp businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Coronavirus and Cannabis: Florida Regulatory Updates

By Sally Kent Peebles
Apr 1, 2020

Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Florida.

Responding to COVID-19: Vicente Sederberg LLP Is Here to Help

Mar 16, 2020

VS is open for business and communicating with regulators to help answer your questions.

Florida Government Provides Hemp Product Labeling Guidance

Mar 2, 2020

Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services are informing stakeholders on the intricacies of Florida hemp labeling requirements via webinars.

Sally Kent Peebles Voted Chair of Florida Medical Cannabis Advisory Board Subcommittee

Nov 20, 2019

VS attorney Sally Kent Peebles was voted Chair of the Legislative & Legal subcommittee within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee.

Sally Kent Peebles Discusses Cannabis Politics on Florida Public Radio’s “The Florida Roundup”

Aug 16, 2019

Tweets, calls and emails flooded the WLRN Florida Public Radio studio when VS Jacksonville attorney and Florida Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee member Sally Kent Peebles discussed cannabis and Florida politics on "The Florida Roundup."

Sally Kent Peebles Will Discuss the Florida Cannabis Industry at ICSC Jacksonville Event

Jul 18, 2019

VS attorney Sally Kent Peebles will participate in a cannabis industry retail real estate panel discussion at an ICSC event on July 25, 2019.

Florida Law Limiting Medical Marijuana Businesses Ruled Unconstitutional

By Sally Kent Peebles, Partner
Jul 17, 2019

Florida First District Court of Appeal issued an important opinion on the Dept of Health vs Florigrown lawsuit, which opens the door to the possibility of the Florida market opening up to more cannabis businesses, with lower barriers to entry.