Vicente LLP is Headed to Miami for 2023 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference
Mar 20, 2023
Vicente LLP cannabis attorneys are speaking and attending the 2023 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Join us April 11-12 in Miami, Florida!
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Sahar Ayinehsazian Teams Up with Green Check Verified to Offer Legal and Financial Insight into Starting a Successful Cannabis Business
Feb 15, 2023
Lawyers, Accountants & Bankers… Oh My! Starting your own cannabis business can be a handful. Luckily, Sahar Ayinehsazian will be joining Green Check Verified on February 22 to discuss the basics of setting up your cannabis operation for success.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Ranked in 2023 U.S. News & World Report 'Best Law Firms' for Corporate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law
Nov 8, 2022
We're excited to announce that Vicente Sederberg LLP was ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2023 Edition! VS is ranked nationally for Land Use & Zoning Law and regionally for Corporate Law in Colorado and Land Use & Zoning Law in Massachusetts.
VS Staff Presenting at 2022 MJBizCon Cannabis Business Conference
Oct 20, 2022
Join VS at MJBizCon from November 15-18!
Raising Private Capital in the Cannabis Industry
By Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Y. Choi, and Sahar Ayinehsazian
Sep 29, 2022
Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Y. Choi, and Sahar Ayinehsazian write for the Bloomberg Law, reflecting on the challenges and journey of raising private capital in the cannabis industry
Banking Compliance in the Cannabis Industry NHCC Legal Committee Roundtable features Jerrico Perez and Sahar Ayinehsazian
Sep 21, 2022
VS partners Sahar Ayinehsazian and Jerrico Perez will be on a LIVE cannabis banking compliance NHCC Legal Committee seminar on September 28!
Sahar Ayinehsazian to Moderate Cannabis Community Panel at Bisnow California Cannabis CRE Conference
Sep 14, 2022
Sahar Ayinehsazian will moderate a panel at the California Cannabis CRE Conference titled “Creating A Cannabis Centered Community” on September 20 in Los Angeles! You won’t want to miss this session.
Best Lawyers® Recognizes 14 Attorneys From Vicente Sederberg LLP for Work in Cannabis Law, Corporate Law, and Additional Practice Areas
Aug 19, 2022
VS is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys from national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) were recognized this week by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Sahar Ayinehsazian scheduled to join the 2022 PBC Conference for a Cannabis Banking Panel
Jul 29, 2022
Sahar Ayinehsazian will be speaking at the 2022 PBC Conference on September 8, 2022 to discuss financial investing in the cannabis business space
[Webinar] Debt Financings in the Cannabis Industry
Jun 28, 2022
Watch this session to learn how debt financing can be a funding source for your cannabis business.
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.
Join VS at NCIA's Cannabis Business Summit and CannaVest West Investor Forum
Nov 19, 2021
VS attorneys Charlie Alovisetti, Sahar Ayinehsazian, and Marc Ross are slated to present at the event in San Francisco, December 16-17, 2021. Be our guest! Use discount code SBrody100 for a complimentary pass to the forum and expo.
VS is Headed to Las Vegas for the Biggest Cannabis Event of the Year — MJBizCon!
Oct 5, 2021
We look forward to seeing our colleagues, clients, and friends at MJBizCon in Las Vegas, October 19-22!
[Webinar] Cannabis Banking Insights: Understanding the Evolution and Preparing for the Future
Sep 24, 2021
Join these cannabis financial and legal thought leaders as they discuss the rapidly changing cannabis capital and finance landscape.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: September 2021
Sep 14, 2021
Update on hemp-related legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
Sahar Ayinehsazian Featured in INCBA CLE: Business Law 201 — Drafting for Cannabis Business Entities
Sep 8, 2021
This CLE featuring Sahar Ayinehsazian reviews the different types of internal documents needed for a business entity in the cannabis industry and key considerations for drafting.
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 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.
Protect Your Brand! Cannabis Trademark Strategies and Benefits
Sep 23, 2020
Watch this virtual discussion on cannabis trademarks and intellectual property with Sahar Ayinehsazian, Erik Pelton and Jeffrey Welsh.
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.
Sahar Ayinehsazian to Discuss Cannabis Banking at DRI Virtual Seminar
Sep 3, 2020
Sahar will present "Curbing Cannabis Cash" at DRI's Cannabis Law Virtual Seminar on September 17, 2020.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: California Regulatory Updates
By Andrea, Golan, Sahar Ayinehsazian, Tim Long, Christina Sava, Kelsey Middleton
Aug 27, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in California.
[Webinar] Private Financings in Cannabis
Aug 11, 2020
Watch this session with VS's corporate team to help maximize the chances of private capital raising success for your cannabis business or start-up.
Sahar Ayinehsazian Talks Cannabis Banking on Hashtag Finance Podcast with Barrington Miller
Jul 9, 2020
VS attorney Sahar Ayinehsazian discusses cannabis industry banking and the many reasons why there is a demand for cannabis legal advice during the COVID-19 pandemic on CSE's Hashtag Finance podcast.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: Michigan Regulatory Updates
By Sahar Ayinehsazian and Kelsey Middleton
May 28, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Michigan.
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.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: Illinois Regulatory Updates
By Sahar Ayinehsazian and Kelsey Middleton
Apr 30, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Illinois.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: Washington Regulatory Updates
By Sahar Ayinehsazian and Kelsey Middleton
Mar 27, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Washington.
VS Attorneys Discuss the Cannabis Industry with Business of Cannabis
Jan 22, 2020
VS attorneys Charles Alovisetti and Sahar Ayinehsazian sat down in Business of Cannabis's Canada's Scene Booth at MJBizCon 2019 to discuss the state of the cannabis industry.
Hope for Hemp Banking: Federal Guidance Clarifies and Eases Reporting Requirements
By Sahar Ayinehsazian, Associate Attorney
Dec 12, 2019
On December 3, 2019, a group of federal financial regulators took an important step to enable hemp operators to access banking services by publishing hemp banking guidance.
See You in Vegas for MJBizCon 2019!
Nov 27, 2019
The year's largest cannabis conference is coming soon. Don't miss presentations by Adam Fine, Sally Kent Peebles and Sahar Ayinehsazian, and be sure to meet up with VS during the event and at the after-parties!
On-Demand Webinar: Investing in the Cannabis & Hemp Industries
Oct 29, 2019
Watch Vicente Sederberg LLP attorney Sahar Ayinehsazian and HUB International Insurance Services in this on-demand webinar about investments in the cannabis industry.
Sahar Ayinehsazian Chats with WeedWeek About the Great Cannabis Banking Thaw
Aug 28, 2019
WeedWeek hosts Alex Halperin and Donnell Alexander recently invited VS attorney Sahar Ayinehsazian to discuss cannabis banking on their weekly podcast.
Understanding New Jersey’s Medical Cannabis Expansion Law
By Charles Alovisetti, Partner; Jennifer Cabrera, Counsel; and Sahar Ayinehsazian, Associate Attorney
Aug 2, 2019
Here's a look into New Jersey Assembly Bill 20, which, once implemented, will greatly expand patients’ access to medical cannabis.
See You at the NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo!
Jul 18, 2019
If you're going to NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo 2019 in San Jose, be sure to check in with VS staff in attendance!
Status of Colorado HB19-1090: Publicly Licensed Marijuana Companies Bill
By Charles S. Alovisetti, Partner and Sahar Ayinehsazian, Associate Attorney
Jul 16, 2019
An update on Colorado HB19-1090 "Measures to Allow Greater Investment Flexibility" and takeaways from the first legislation implementation working group.