Connect with Vicente LLP at the Hemp Beverage Conference and Festival in Minneapolis!

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!

[Webinar] Minnesota Cannabis Business Licensing Opportunities and Updates to the Regulated Program

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

Minnesota OCM Bill Makes Significant Changes to the Regulated Cannabis Program

By Colleen Mitchell, Yolanda Clarke
May 20, 2024

Key updates to Minnesota's cannabis program under the OCM Bill include a lottery licensing process for social equity applicants in the Summer of 2024, early-start cultivation, new social equity criteria for military veterans and small farmers, and license caps on certain licenses.

Vicente LLP Heads to Minneapolis for CANNRA 2024 External Stakeholder Meeting

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!

Minnesota Cannabis Attorney Jason Tarasek To Present Cannabis Law Update at Minnesota Women Lawyers 2024 Solo and Small Firm Summit

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.

Jason Tarasek to Present at Lucky Leaf Expo on Budding Opportunities in Minnesota's Cannabis Market

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!

[Vicente LLP Event] Minnesota Hemp & Cannabis Seminar

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.

Minnesota Cannabis Market Projections

By Travis Copenhaver
Jun 22, 2023

While the state of Minnesota's study on the expected size and growth of the state's cannabis industry will not be complete until January 15, 2025, Vicente LLP's Economics & Research Department recently made some general predictions about the market. Read this Insights article to dive into the numbers.

Leading Minnesota Cannabis Attorney Jason Tarasek Will Join Vicente LLP on June 1, 2023

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.

[Webinar] Insurance for Your Tri-State Cannabis Business Co-hosted by Vicente Sederberg LLP and Dutchie

Oct 17, 2022

Reserve your seat for Dutchie and Vicente Sederberg LLP’s co-hosted webinar about insurance and cannabis businesses on October 20!

Sahar Ayinehsazian Joining Cannabis Litigation and Insurance Panel at 2021 NAPABA Convention

Dec 4, 2021

VS attorney Sahar Ayinehsazian is slated to speak at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention on December 10, 2021.

When Do You Need Cannabis Regulatory Counsel? A Guide for Corporate Counsel

By Charles Alovisetti, Sally Kent Peebles
Jan 15, 2021

As more law firms are fielding client questions about cannabis industry transactions, it can be challenging for corporate counsel to identify when they need cannabis regulatory counsel.

The Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America's Newest Industry

By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 18, 2020

Vicente Sederberg attorneys wrote the book on cannabis law — and now you can own it! This comprehensive primer on all things cannabis law is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the major practical legal issues facing the marijuana and hemp industries.

Preparing for the Rising Demand for Due Diligence in Cannabis Transactions

By Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Choi, Sahar Ayinehsazian, Corey Cox
May 5, 2020

The continuing growth of the cannabis and hemp industries has given rise to the need for specifically tailored due diligence.