By Jason Tarasek
Dec 20, 2024
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced a new timeline for cannabis licensing in 2025. Applications for all license types will be accepted between February and March next year. This article breaks down Minnesota’s cannabis business licensing process, social equity licensing opportunities, and upcoming deadlines that applicants should look out for.
By Jason Tarasek
Dec 3, 2024
Cannabis is opening new doors of economic opportunity for Tribal nations across the country, from the Eastern Band of Cherokee in North Carolina to the White Earth Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota. In states where cannabis sales are not legal or where adult-use dispensaries have not yet opened, Tribal cannabis businesses may have a first-to-market advantage.
Sep 10, 2024
Join Vicente LLP counsel Jason Tarasek at The Great Midwest Hemp Fest on September 29, where he will discuss the benefits of legalizing cannabis in Wisconsin. Register now!
Aug 20, 2024
Vicente’s Minnesota-based counsel Jason Tarasek will provide a “Minnesota Marijuana Industry Update” on August 22 at the 2024 Criminal Justice Institute hosted by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education. Register now!
Jul 19, 2024
For the sixth year in a row, Vicente LLP attorney Jason Tarasek was selected to the 2024 Minnesota ‘Super Lawyers’ list. Congratulations, Jason!
Jun 10, 2024
Minnesota CLE is hosting its annual 2024 Cannabis Law Conference on Wednesday, July 31 in Minneapolis. The event features Vicente attorneys Jason Tarasek, Carl Werner, and Andrea Golan. Register now!
Jun 3, 2024
Join Vicente LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7-8 for the inaugural Hemp Beverage Conference and Festival, hosted by the Hemp Beverage Alliance! Partner Michelle Bodian will participate in a panel offering state updates on hemp regulations, the farm bill and more at the conference. The festival will be held the following day, and Vicente attorneys Jason Tarasek and Michelle Bodian will attend. Schedule a meeting with us!
May 30, 2024
Watch this update on the implementation of Minnesota's cannabis market, where members of Vicente’s Minnesota team discuss the process so far, dive into key updates from the newly adopted legislation, examine upcoming licensing opportunities, and offer best practices for preparing to enter or expand into this market
May 16, 2024
Will you be in Minneapolis for the CANNRA 2024 External Stakeholder Meeting? Several members of the Vicente LLP team will be in attendance! Senior associate Jason Adelstone will discuss international considerations during the closing plenary on June 5, and partners Adam Fine and Michelle Bodian, director of regulatory policy Jen Flanagan, and counsel Jason Tarasek will also be in attendance!
May 9, 2024
Vicente LLP counsel Jason Tarasek was invited to provide his insights on the future of cannabis in public health during the 2024 Public Health Institute at the University of Minnesota on May 21.
Apr 26, 2024
On May 2, Vicente LLP counsel Jason Tarasek will provide a 2024 cannabis law update for those attending the “2024 Solo and Small Firm Summit”, hosted by Minnesota Women Lawyers.
Apr 17, 2024
Jason Tarasek, counsel at Vicente LLP, will participate in a "Cannabis Update" panel at the 2024 Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association’s Annual Conference on April 21. Register now!
Apr 3, 2024
On Saturday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m., Lucky Leaf Expo participants will have the chance to listen to Vicente LLP counsel Jason Tarasek share his insights on how to set up a cannabis business in Minnesota’s newly formed adult-use recreational cannabis market. Register now!
Mar 15, 2024
The Minnesota Festival and Events Association (MNFEA) is holding its annual conference March 20-22 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The conference offers educational sessions on current and future challenges in the event industry. One session, "The Legalization of Cannabis & Events," features cannabis lawyer Jason Tarasek. Register now!
By Jason Tarasek, Yolanda Clarke
Mar 12, 2024
Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a bill to reshape the state's adult-use cannabis market, prioritizing social equity business applicants. The bill would grant social equity applicants a head start through temporary licenses allowing them to prepare for full licensure. This Insights post highlights social equity applicant criteria, limits on the total number of cannabis business licenses, and additional details to this recently introduced bill.
By Jason Tarasek
Feb 2, 2024
Minnesota dispensaries could be a reality by summer! The OCM unveiled an ambitious plan to speed up the launch, proposing temporary regulations and licensing reforms. Focusing on social equity, product availability, and education, they are streamlining the process by removing initial premise requirements, local government involvement, and even suggesting a new social equity classification. Read this Insights post for the latest update on Minnesota’s cannabis business regulations.
Jan 3, 2024
Jason Tarasek will take the stage at the 2024 Annual Appellate Practice Institute on February 23 for a panelist discussion covering Minnesota cannabis regulatory framework issues on appeals, as well as the impact on criminal law and expungements.
Sep 29, 2023
Join Jason Tarasek, Michelle Bodian and Yolanda Clarke during Minnesota CLE’s webcast series on October 10 and October 17 for insights and updates on Minnesota’s cannabis and hemp industry.
Sep 18, 2023
Join the Vicente LLP team in Minneapolis for another can’t-miss hemp and cannabis legal and business seminar on October 19, 2023. The event will feature Vicente LLP hemp and cannabis business attorneys Michelle Bodian, Travis Copenhaver, Jeremy Shaw and Jason Tarasek, along with special guests Sen. Lindsey Port and cannabis accountant Angela L’Esperance of Ms. Jane Accounting.
Aug 1, 2023
Vicente attorney Jason Tarasek was recently selected to the 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list for his work in cannabis law. Congratulations, Jason!
Jul 11, 2023
What Can Minnesota Expect from Cannabis Legalization? On July 26, 2023, Jason Tarasek of cannabis law firm Vicente LLP and Josh Maslowski of Stigma will discuss the compelling aspects of legalization in Minnesota and what we can expect from the state's future legal retail cannabis market.
Jun 28, 2023
Vicente attorneys Jason Tarasek, Sahar Ayinehsazian and Yolanda Clarke will discuss what the new cannabis laws mean for the future of Minnesota’s cannabis industry during the 2023 Minnesota Cannabis Law Conference on July 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
Join us in Minneapolis on June 14 for a can’t-miss cannabis legal and business seminar!
May 25, 2023
Vicente LLP is pleased to announce that leading Minnesota cannabis attorney Jason Tarasek will join Vicente LLP as counsel on June 1, 2023. His Minnesota Cannabis Law practice will become Vicente’s new Minneapolis office and continue to service its new and current clients as the firm expands operations across Minnesota and the surrounding region.