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Cannabis and Psychedelics Attorney Joshua Kappel Named a 2025 Lawyer of the Year by Law Week Colorado

Feb 21, 2025

Vicente LLP is proud to announce that founding partner Joshua Kappel has been recognized as a 2025 Lawyer of the Year by Law Week Colorado. This honor highlights his outstanding leadership in cannabis and psychedelics law, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping policy such as Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act and Amendment 64, advocating for drug reform nationwide, and guiding businesses in these evolving sectors.

reMind Psychedelics Business Forum at MJBizCon Will Feature Attorney Barine Majewska

Nov 8, 2024

Vicente counsel Barine Majewska will provide insights into starting a business in Oregon and Colorado’s state-regulated psychedelics market during MJBizCon’s pre-conference reMind Psychedelics Business Forum on December 3. Learn more and register now!

[Webinar] Cannabis & Psychedelics On the 2024 Ballot

Oct 24, 2024

Campaign leaders and experts at Vicente LLP and Marijuana Policy Project discuss the details of various cannabis reform initiatives on the 2024 election ballot and potential opportunities in Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, and South Dakota's cannabis markets during this webinar. Plus, panelists provide an update on psychedelic reform in Massachusetts.

Psychedelics Lawyer Barine Majewska Slated to Discuss State Psychedelic Policy During EntheoNation Annual Plant Spirit Summit

Jun 12, 2024

Vicente LLP counsel Barine Majewska will discuss Colorado and Oregon’s differing approaches to psychedelic policy during the Annual Plant Spirit Summit: Awakening the Condor Eagle Alliance, hosted by EntheoNation, on June 26. Register now for this free online event!

On the Horizon for Hemp: Pending State Regulatory Revisions and Open Comment Periods

By Casey Leaver
May 13, 2024

In the wake of changing laws and mandates for state agencies to regulate certain components of hemp licensing and production, there are a few states on the move with rules and regulations available for review or anticipated shortly. Read this insight about Kentucky’s new emergency rules, Rhode Island’s proposed definition of “consumable,” locality control over smokable hemp sales in Virginia, and more.

New Year, New Rules: Updated Oregon Psilocybin Services Regulations Now in Effect

By Yolanda Clarke
Feb 27, 2024

Oregon's psilocybin program has updated its regulations, clarifying existing rules and addressing new areas like data reporting and facilitator training. Key changes involve distinguishing between mandatory anonymized data collection and optional personal information from clients, requiring state licensing or specific exemptions for facilitator training programs, and emphasizing nondirective facilitation with support resources instead of advice. Read this Insights post to learn more about the recent rule changes for psilocybin in Oregon.

Yolanda Clarke Slated to Present 'Oregon Psilocybin Licensing 101' at Psycon Psychedelics Conference in Oregon

May 10, 2023

Vicente psychedelics and emerging therapies attorney Yolanda Clarke will share Oregon psilocybin licensing tips and insights at Psycon Oregon on May 19.

Regulating Intoxicating Hemp Products: Recent Reports and Recommendations from Vermont, Maryland, Virginia and Oregon

By Sam Kovach-Orr
Jan 23, 2023

Vermont, Maryland, Virginia, Oregon, and Colorado recently issued reports containing policy recommendations relating to intoxicating hemp-derived products.

[Webinar] Psychedelic Opportunities in Oregon and Colorado

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.

[Webinar] Intoxicating Hemp Regulations: Where We Are and What's to Come

Dec 15, 2022

Watch as Vicente Sederberg LLP and EARTH Law LLC discuss the regulatory approaches for intoxicating hemp in Colorado, Oregon and California, and our projections for the future

Oregon Psilocybin Services Releases New Proposed Rules and Public Comment Period

By Yolanda Clarke, Jamie Greenwood
Nov 16, 2022

In another exciting step towards implementing psilocybin services, the Oregon Psilocybin Services Section issued updated proposed rules under the Oregon Psilocybin Services Act this month, making significant changes to the previous iteration. Make your voices heard! The public comment period is open through November 21, 2022.

Oregon Health Authority Publishes Psilocybin Draft Rules: License Types, Ownership Requirements, and Location Specifics

By Sally Kent Peebles
Sep 9, 2022

Oregon Health Authority published the remaining draft rules to implement 'Measure 109' – the Oregon voter initiative passed in November 2020 which directed the OHA to license and regulate psilocybin products and the provision of psilocybin services. Read more about psilocybin licensing rules.

Understanding the Current Legal Status of Psychedelics in the United States

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.

What’s Next for Drug Policy Reform and Psychedelics in Colorado?

By Jonathan Cherkoss
Aug 30, 2021

Oregon voters passed two of the nation’s most sweeping drug policy reform measures in U.S. history in 2020, energizing grassroots organizers in Colorado and across the country. What's next for decriminalization and psychedelics reform in Colorado?

Coronavirus and Cannabis: Monitoring the Impact

Mar 29, 2021

Vicente Sederberg is monitoring local, state, and federal responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how they may impact cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Lessons Learned from Recent Hemp and CBD Litigation: They Went to Court so You Can Stay Home

By Michelle Bodian, David Kramer
Jul 13, 2020

The past year has seen an uptick of hemp and CBD-related lawsuits across the country. This article explores the valuable lessons for hemp and CBD businesses to learn from a few of the cases.

Coronavirus and Cannabis: Oregon Regulatory Updates

By Sally Kent Peebles
Apr 8, 2020

Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Oregon.