Vicente LLP Federal and International Cannabis and Psychedelics Law and Policy Update: November 2023
Nov 10, 2023
Federal and international law and policy insights, news and events from Vicente LLP.
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Top Five Countries to Watch for International Cannabis Reform in 2024
By Jason Adelstone
Nov 6, 2023
While the cannabis industry in the United States awaits a marijuana scheduling decision from the DEA, many countries around the world continue to move forward with liberalizing their cannabis policies as a superior method of promoting the health and welfare of their citizens. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at five countries poised to make waves in the cannabis landscape in 2024, including Germany, Thailand, Colombia, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
[Webinar] Identifying International Cannabis Opportunities in Europe
Oct 26, 2023
This recorded session features members of Vicente LLP’s Federal and International Law and Policy practice group and London cannabis attorney Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher sharing insights into what’s happening with cannabis and hemp-derived cannabinoids across the pond and opportunities for US operators and investors.
Brandon Kurtzman Discusses His Cannabis Industry Journey on Budsfeed’s ‘How It Started’ Interview Series
Aug 25, 2022
Brandon Kurtzman was featured in Budsfeed’s ‘How it Started’ Interview Series to chat about his interest in cannabis law, highlights of his cannabis career and offers advice for those looking to enter the cannabis industry.
Charles Alovisetti Featured on NCIA's 'The Cannabis Industry Voice' Podcast
Apr 5, 2021
VS partner Charles Alovisetti recently talked about his book 'The Cannabis Business' with host Bethany Moore on NCIA's cannabis industry podcast
8 Key Considerations When Expanding into New Cannabis Markets
By Charles Alovisetti, Jennifer Cabrera
Mar 25, 2021
Using New Jersey as an example, here are eight important considerations companies should make when expanding into new cannabis markets.
Six Cannabis Regulatory Considerations Regarding State Receiverships
By Charles Alovisetti
Mar 19, 2021
VS partner Charles Alovisetti outlines six regulatory considerations cannabis investors and operators should keep in mind when thinking about court-supervised transfers of control of a cannabis business in this article published by Marijuana Venture.
Commercial Leases Involving Cannabis Businesses
By Ben Leonard and Brett Williams
Mar 9, 2021
This article published by the Colorado Bar Association addresses issues unique to cannabis-related business lease transactions and offers suggestions for structuring such leases to maintain regulatory compliance.
Seven Regulatory-related Factors for Marijuana Companies to Consider in a Debt Transaction
By Charles Alovisetti
Jan 25, 2021
Like anything in the cannabis industry, getting a debt deal done requires navigating unique regulatory challenges. Here are seven regulatory considerations that cannabis borrowers and lenders should keep in mind when pursuing a debt transaction.
The Cannabis Business: Introduction to Cannabis and Banking
By Charles Alovisetti and Sahar Ayinehsazian
Jan 25, 2021
As cannabis businesses become more mainstream, banks are shedding their fears about the risks of lending to this growing industry.
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.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Cannabis Industry
By Charles Alovisetti, Sahar Ayinehsazian, Andrea Golan
Nov 5, 2020
The coronavirus and efforts to contain it have led to changes in the regulatory landscape and consumer behavior that are likely to shape the cannabis industry moving forward. In spite of COVID-19, or perhaps because of it, the cannabis industry is thriving, and will continue to do so as long as demand remains strong and operators adhere to the rules and regulations designed to keep consumers and employees safe.
Raising Private Capital in the Cannabis Industry
By Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Choi, Sahar Ayinehsazian
Sep 18, 2020
Raising private capital continues to be a challenge for the nascent cannabis industry, but there are proactive steps companies can take to maximize the chance of a successful raise.
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.
How to Find Government Assistance for Your Hemp Business
By Shawn Hauser
Apr 28, 2020
Because hemp is federally legal, there is financial relief available to the industry, including loans, federal and state grants, and tax relief.
Colorado Marijuana Revenue Surpasses $1 Billion
Jun 17, 2019