More Green in the Green Mountain State: Cannabis Statutory Changes and New Cultivator Licensing Opportunity in Vermont

By David Ullian, Antonella Velaoras
Jul 18, 2024

Last month, H.612 - An Act Relating to Miscellaneous Cannabis Amendments became law, making a variety of changes to Vermont’s cannabis laws that will have significant implications for the state’s medical and adult-use cannabis industry - particularly for licensed retailers, cultivators, medical patients, and social equity businesses. Read this Insights article to learn about key changes, a new cultivator licensing opportunity, and the impact on the state’s cannabis industry.

The Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund: What You Need to Know

By David M. Ullian
Feb 13, 2024

Massachusetts launched the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund to aid qualified cannabis businesses disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition. Licensed businesses or applicants meeting specific criteria, like Social Equity Program participants, can access grants or loans (up to $50,000 now!). Apply online and learn more about future programs before the February 15th deadline.

New Funding Opportunity for Maryland’s Social Equity Cannabis Business Applicants

By Meg Nash, Bridgette Nikisher
Feb 7, 2024

Maryland's Cannabis Business Assistance Loan/Grant Fund is offering grants to help social equity applicants cover costs associated with obtaining a cannabis business license. The program reimburses up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of $5,000. Applications open February 19th and close March 20th. Read this Insights post to learn more about eligibility, qualifying expenses, and how to apply.

Minnesota Cannabis Grant Programs Aim to Help Entrepreneurs Succeed and Promote Social Equity

By Jason Tarasek
Oct 23, 2023

The Minnesota legislature has established three grant programs designed to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses and to create a more equitable cannabis industry. Read more about them in this Insights article.

[Webinar] Intoxicating and Synthetic Hemp Regulations: State Legislative Session Updates and Federal Predictions

Jun 15, 2023

Watch this session replay with Vicente LLP's hemp team and regulators from Colorado and Vermont to learn more about state legislative changes and projections for future hemp product regulation at the state and federal levels.

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.

Jennifer Flanagan to Speak at Vermont Dept. of Health Youth Cannabis Policy Conference

Sep 17, 2021

Based on lessons learned from other New England states and exploring Vermont’s own legislation for a legal retail market, keynote presentations, panels and workshops will provide an opportunity to explore community-based education, policy development, youth messaging and other topics to implement at the regional or local level.

Michelle Bodian Featured in INCBA CLE: Hemp 301

Aug 20, 2021

VS attorney Michelle Bodian discusses the hemp industry's environmental challenges and opportunities in this on-demand CLE from the INCBA

Coronavirus Federal Stimulus Bills: Updated Overview and FAQ for Cannabis, Hemp and Ancillary Businesses

Mar 29, 2021

An updated overview and FAQ of the federal stimulus bills for coronavirus, with specific guidance for marijuana, hemp and ancillary businesses.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: November 2020

Nov 25, 2020

Update on hemp legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: October 2020

Oct 22, 2020

Update on hemp legislation, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.

Coronavirus Federal Stimulus Bills: Overview and FAQ for Cannabis, Hemp and Ancillary Businesses

Oct 21, 2020

An overview and FAQ of the federal stimulus bills for coronavirus, with specific guidance for marijuana, hemp and ancillary businesses.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: August 2020

Aug 24, 2020

Update on hemp legislation, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.

Analysis: Potential Commercial Cannabis Demand, Sales and Tax Revenue in Vermont

By Andrew Livingston
Aug 12, 2020

This economic report, produced on behalf of the Marijuana Policy Project, examines the potential tax revenue associated with S.54, the Vermont bill to regulate and tax cannabis sales.

[Webinar] Hemportunities: State and Federal Funding Opportunities for Hemp Businesses

Aug 5, 2020

Learn about grant and loan opportunities for hemp farmers and hemp-related businesses in this session with VS's Michelle Bodian and Eric Steenstra of Vote Hemp.

Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: July 2020

Jul 13, 2020

Update on hemp legislation, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.

Shawn Hauser and Dwight Clark Featured in Texas NORML 420 Stream-A-Thon

Apr 20, 2020

Shawn Hauser and Dwight Clark talked about SBA loans for cannabis businesses and political advocacy during Texas NORML's 420 Stream-A-Thon.

National Law Journal Recognizes Three More VS Attorneys as 'Cannabis Law Trailblazers'

Apr 23, 2019

The 2019 list of "Cannabis Law Trailblazers" published this month by National Law Journal includes three attorneys from Vicente Sederberg LLC: Adam Fine, Shawn Hauser, and Valerio Romano.