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Vicente Attorney Neil Willner Joins High Spirits Podcast to Discuss the Regulation of Hemp Beverages Like Alcohol

Mar 31, 2025

In a recent episode of the High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, Vicente LLP counsel Neil Willner discusses the growing trend of regulating hemp beverages like alcohol. In this episode, Neil explores the challenges and opportunities for brands, manufacturers, and distributors depending on how alcohol regulations eventually impact the future of hemp drinks. Listen now!

The Regulators Are Watching: How New York Cannabis Licensees Should Prepare for Stricter Compliance Enforcement

By Brandon Kurtzman, Neil Willner
Mar 11, 2025

As New York’s cannabis market evolves, regulators are ramping up enforcement. Licensees must have a proactive compliance strategy for their business to avoid fines and penalties. In this insights post, we dive into the key areas of compliance risk under the newly established Trade Practices Bureau, including ownership violations, license stacking, and fraudulent practices. We also highlight proactive steps businesses can take to stay ahead of regulatory changes and protect their licenses.

Virginia’s ‘Total THC’ Hemp Law Upheld by Fourth Circuit: What It Means for the Hemp Industry

By Neil Willner
Jan 14, 2025

In early January, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a landmark decision in Northern Virginia Hemp & Agriculture v. Commonwealth of Virginia, upholding Virginia’s "total THC" hemp law and confirming the state’s authority to regulate hemp products beyond federal standards. This Insights post dives into Virginia’s “total THC” standard approach to hemp regulation, the court’s final ruling, and its impact on the future of hemp-derived products in Virginia and across the United States.