By Charles Alovisetti, Jack Crain
Oct 9, 2025
Raising capital or selling a business often involves intermediaries like broker-dealers and finders, but not all might be properly registered. This FAQ breaks down the legal distinctions, SEC and FINRA rules, M&A broker exemptions, and the risks of working with unlicensed intermediaries.
By Jason Tarasek, Charles Alovisetti, Jack Crain
Jul 18, 2025
Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis program is officially underway, and the state’s M&A activity is heating up. This blog outlines key licensing trends, including microbusiness and mezzobusiness activity, valuation ranges, and social equity program requirements. It also breaks down the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management’s (OCM) new guidance on ownership transfers. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest in a cannabis license, this resource highlights what you need to know to structure a compliant deal in the North Star State.
Jun 25, 2025
Vicente partner and co-chair of the firm’s Corporate Department Charles Alovisetti recently spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago on June 9, 2025 during a panel discussion on licensing pitfalls in cannabis mergers and acquisitions. Watch the replay!
Mar 9, 2023
Watch this session to learn how cannabis regulations impact M&A transactions and financings in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
May 23, 2022
Brian Vicente and Genevieve Meehan will join cannabis branding and compliance panels on Thursday, June 9.