Nov 29, 2023
Vicente LLP psychedelics attorneys Joshua Kappel and Shawn Hauser were selected to speak on panels focused on functional alcohol substitutes and psilocybin medicine during the Psychedelics Track at SXSW in March 2024.
Oct 26, 2023
Vicente LLP founding partner Joshua Kappel will discuss the new age of psychedelics and how natural medicines can help entrepreneurs at the prestigious Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala on November 1.
Oct 2, 2023
Joshua Kappel is a featured speaker at the Psychedelic Missouri Freedom Conference, which will be held on October 21. His panel discussion, “Decriminalizing & Commercializing Psychedelics,” will also feature Andreas Met of Satya Therapeutics and Saint Louis University adjunct professor Charlotte Jones.
Aug 29, 2023
What are the latest updates on Natural Medicines in Colorado? What are the opportunities for entering Colorado’s psychedelic ecosystem? Attend Joshua Kappel and Yolanda Clarke’s sessions at PsyCon Denver on September 29 to find out the answers to these questions. Register now!
Aug 9, 2023
SXSW 2024 Panel Picker is open for voting! Vicente LLP founding partner Joshua Kappel, along with other esteemed professionals, proposed a highly engaging panel titled, “The Bar’s New Top Shelf: Elevation Over Inebriation,” which focuses on functional alcohol substitutes such as Kanna, Kava, Psilocybin, Kratom, and other compounds. Vote today!
Jul 12, 2023
Learn about and support psychedelic policy by attending a community educational forum on psilocybin, featuring Vicente LLP founding partner Joshua Kappel, at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers on July 25, 2023. The educational forum will explore the full spectrum of psilocybin-related topics, including a discussion of past and current legislation aimed at decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms and other hallucinogenic substances.
Jun 7, 2023
The largest psychedelic gathering in history is coming to Denver June 19-23 and Vicente LLP is ecstatic to sponsor the conference and welcome the global psychedelic community to our hometown. Let’s connect at the conference and the many networking events that week!
May 29, 2023
Colorado is the first state to decriminalize natural psychedelics for personal and communal use. This guide contains information on personal use, civil protections, and Colorado's regulated natural medicine access program. Natural psychedelics remain illegal under federal law. Please be conscientious and know the laws.
By Joshua Kappel, Juliana Todeschi, George Winfrey
May 24, 2023
Another key step in bringing natural psychedelic medicine to Colorado was completed this week. Governor Polis signed SB23-290, the Natural Medicine Health Act’s implementation bill. This bill is the most comprehensive piece of legislation ever passed by a state government related to a state-authorized natural psychedelic medicine program. It builds upon the values of the NMHA with a renewed focus on indigenous voices, safety, and regulatory efficiency. The measure goes into effect on July 1, 2023. Read our full analysis of the bill.
By Joshua Kappel
May 1, 2023
Since its introduction on April 18, SB23-290, the implementation bill for the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA), made its way through the Colorado House and has now passed with amendments that have generally brought this bill even closer to the original intent of Prop 122! Read this Vicente Insights post for the latest updates and next steps for the bill.
By Joshua Kappel, Juliana Todeschi
Apr 25, 2023
Since its introduction on April 18, SB23-290, the implementation bill for the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA), has gone through the Colorado Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees and several amendments have been made. The reengrossed version of the now 91-page bill heads to the state House with a new sponsor, Representative Judy Amabile. Read this Vicente Insights post for the latest updates and next steps for the bill.
By Joshua Kappel
Apr 21, 2023
SB23-290, the Natural Medicine Health Act (NMHA) implementation bill, had a hearing on April 20 in Colorado’s Senate Finance Committee. Amendments made during the hearing were a significant step in the right direction. Read this Vicente Insights post for our summary of the hearing and next steps for the bill.
By Joshua Kappel, Barine Majewska
Apr 19, 2023
SB23-290 was introduced in the Colorado Legislature to amend and implement Proposition 122, the Natural Medicine Health Act that was passed by Colorado voters in November. There will be a public hearing on this bill tomorrow, April 20. If passed, SB23-290 would completely replace the NMHA.
Apr 4, 2023
Vicente attorneys Joshua Kappel and Jennifer Cabrera are participating in Trailblazers’ highly anticipated second annual event in New York City on April 24-25!
Feb 9, 2023
What is microdosing and what does the path to legalizing responsible psychedelic use look like? Get the low-down from the Third Wave Podcast featuring Josh Kappel, Alli Schaper and Marie Mbouni, M.D.
By Yolanda Clarke and Jaime Greenwood
Feb 3, 2023
Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act provides a path for responsible access to psychedelic natural medicines. If you're interested in the personal use of natural medicines in Colorado, read this article to find out what is and is not permitted.
Jan 12, 2023
As states like Oregon and Colorado develop regulated pathways for people to get involved in the regulated psychedelics industry, possibilities—and questions—are increasing: What are the opportunities now, what’s next, and where? Get answers by watching this recorded session.
Jan 10, 2023
Certain psychedelics were decriminalized in Colorado, now what? Join Chacruna’s Community Forum on January 18 for an in-depth discussion about the Natural Medicine Health Act.
Jan 6, 2023
"Can I start selling mushrooms in Colorado now?" Joshua Kappel answers your questions about Proposition 122 on the Psychedelics Passage podcast. Listen here!
Nov 10, 2022
VS unpacks the cannabis- and psychedelics-related results of the 2022 election and discusses the implications of President Biden’s recent Executive Scheduling reform.
Nov 8, 2022
We're excited to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP was ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2023 Edition! VS is ranked nationally for Land Use & Zoning Law and regionally for Corporate Law in Colorado and Land Use & Zoning Law in Massachusetts.
Nov 7, 2022
Amendment 64 made history in 2012. Leaders of Vicente Sederberg and its consulting affiliate, VS Strategies, played key roles in drafting, passing, and implementing the historic ballot initiative.
Nov 4, 2022
Josh Kappel recently discussed everything related to Proposition 122: The Natural Medicine Health Act with Higher Practice Podcast. Listen now!
Nov 1, 2022
The November 2022 ballot has those interested in cannabis and psychedelic policy reform on their toes. From supporting adult-use cannabis initiatives in Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Maryland, to potential psychedelic reform in Colorado, there is plenty of excitement!
By Joshua Kappel and Tucker Wentz
Oct 11, 2022
Vicente Sederberg LLP is proud to stand with Natural Medicine Colorado and support Proposition 122. This measure not only provides safe access to natural psychedelic medicines, but does so in a way that is grounded in equity and conscious capitalism while also protecting legacy communities and existing medicine keepers.
By Marc Ross
Oct 11, 2022
Colorado Prop 122, The Natural Medicine Health Act, requires that licensed entities participating in the Natural Medicine Regulated Access Program must meet specific ESG criteria.
By Colleen Mitchell, Yolanda Clarke
Oct 10, 2022
Prop 122 would create a regulated system for adults aged 21 and older to access natural psychedelic medicine, such as psilocybin, in a supervised setting to treat various mental health conditions. It would also allow for the cultivation, possession, personal use, and gifting of psychedelic medicine for adults aged 21 and older. Read this for an overview of the proposition’s key components.
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.
Aug 10, 2022
Josh Kappel will be featured in a legalization and regulation panel at the Psychedelic Law Summit hosted by InsidePractice, "Legalization or Regulation: Pathways to Psychedelic Access"
Aug 8, 2022
VS founding partner Joshua Kappel was a featured guest on a panel hosted by Into The Multiverse Podcast to discuss the history and future of psychedelic microdosing.
Jul 22, 2022
Joshua Kappel was interviewed by Psychedelica Lex to discuss his advocacy for the Colorado Natural Medicine Health Act, a measure on the Fall ballot.
Jul 22, 2022
It's official! Coloradans will have the chance to vote on a historic ballot initiative this year to legalize possession of certain psychedelics, establish a therapeutic model for supervised psilocybin treatment and provide a pathway for record sealing for prior convictions.
By Charlie Alovisetti, Genevieve Meehan, Josh Kappel
May 27, 2022
Do commercial opportunities for entrepreneurs exist in psychedelics? We explore the current limited legal pathways and potential opportunities via proposed legislation and ballot initiatives in this article.
Apr 19, 2022
The feature recounts the closely intertwined origins and growth of Vicente Sederberg and the legal cannabis market in Colorado and beyond.
Jan 19, 2022
Watch this live session on Thursday, January 27 at 12 p.m. MT to explore the latest in local and national psychedelics policy, with a focus on initiatives in Colorado and Denver.
Dec 13, 2021
Update on psychedelics-related legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy psychedelics news and events.
By Charles Alovisetti, Joshua Kappel, Andrea Golan
Dec 2, 2021
As we wait for federal legalization and/or state-regulated psilocybin markets to emerge, what can a motivated entrepreneur interested in mycelium pursue?
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 22, 2020
Ten events from the past decade that established Colorado as a global leader on marijuana and hemp policy.
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.
Nov 11, 2020
Josh Kappel and Charlie Alovisetti give a post-election update for investors in this CanopyBoulder Investor Hub event.
May 27, 2020
VS partner Josh Kappel chatted about entheogens on The Real Dirt with Chip Baker.
Apr 28, 2020
VS founding partner Josh Kappel recently discussed cannabis business eligibility for CARES Act programs with Marijuana Business Daily
Apr 2, 2020
Josh Kappel discusses COVID-19 stimulus packages and the impact on the cannabis industry in this CanopyBoulder Investor Hub event.
Apr 1, 2020
Watch this interactive discussion with the nation’s leading employment and cannabis industry law firms, Littler Mendelson and Vicente Sederberg, about the known and possible employment-related legal issues arising from COVID-19’s threat and uncertainty.
Mar 27, 2020
Watch the replay of this timely discussion on coronavirus (COVID-19) regulatory updates affecting the cannabis industry.
May 22, 2019
Vicente Sederberg was proud to assist the initiative proponents in drafting a measure that can mitigate the harms being caused by current state laws that treat psilocybin possession as a felony offense.