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Vicente LLP Attorneys Recognized Across All 2026 Best Lawyers® Categories, Including Lawyer of the Year

Aug 21, 2025

Vicente LLP is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers® awards, marking a milestone achievement with honors in all three individual award categories. Eight attorneys earned placements on The Best Lawyers in America® list, four were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, and one was honored with the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hemp Beverages: How Federal and State Laws Are Reshaping the THC Drink Market

By Charles Alovisetti, Juliana Todeschi, Daniel Molina
Apr 29, 2025

With consumer demand surging and retail availability expanding, hemp-derived THC beverages are at the center of a fast-growing industry. This article breaks down the answers to key questions about how federal and state lawmakers are shaping the future of the market, including potential outcomes of the 2025 Farm Bill, rising state restrictions and legal uncertainty surrounding intoxicating cannabinoids.

Vicente LLP Team Members Are Headed to NoCo Hemp Expo 2025 in Estes Park

Mar 24, 2025

Vicente founding partner Joshua Kappel is slated to speak during NoCo Hemp Expo 2025 in a panel about the current landscape for psilocybin therapy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with multiple members of our team in Estes Park during the event. If you’ll be attending, be sure to reach out—we’d love to connect!

Understanding ESG Requirements for Licensing Colorado Natural Medicine Businesses

By Juliana Todeschi, Joshua Kappel
Mar 4, 2025

Colorado’s Natural Medicine Division has finalized its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements for Natural Medicine Business licensing. These guidelines help applicants create plans that promote sustainability, social impact, and ethical governance. Notably, the rules emphasize honoring Indigenous communities and ensuring transparency in business operations.

Selling Kratom in the United States: Legal Status and Regulatory Challenges

By Charlie Alovisetti, Juliana Todeschi
Jan 7, 2025

Kratom is a growing, billion-dollar industry in the U.S., but the legal landscape for kratom is complex and rapidly evolving. This article examines the current federal and state approaches to kratom regulation and offers insights for operating in this high-risk space.

Hemp-Derived THC Products in California: Overview of U.S. Hemp Roundtable et al. v. California Department of Public Health et al.

By Juliana Todeschi and Shawn Hauser
Oct 24, 2024

In late September, several hemp industry businesses and the U.S. Hemp Roundtable trade group filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Public Health to overturn the new California emergency regulations banning hemp-derived products containing any “detectable” amount of THC. Learn more about the emergency regulations and the lawsuit affecting the future of hemp-derived THC products in California.