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Psychedelics Attorney Joshua Kappel Shares Insights on Psilocybin Legislation in Colorado and New Mexico

Aug 11, 2025

On August 6, 2025, Vicente LLP founding partner and psychedelics attorney Joshua Kappel, Esq. spoke at Chacruna Institute’s “State Psilocybin Programs: Therapy and Legislation in the Southwest Community Forum”, sharing insights on how Colorado and New Mexico are developing psilocybin legislation and what these approaches mean for cultural integrity, equitable access, and public safety.

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[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.

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International Narcotics Control Board’s Use of “May” in 2023 Report Hints at Evolving Global Cannabis Stance

By Jason Adelstone
Mar 21, 2024

The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) may be taking a more measured approach to cannabis. In their 2023 report, INCB used the word "may" when discussing potential inconsistencies between US state legalization and international treaties. This subtle shift in language suggests a more open-minded approach. This blog post explores the significance of this change in the report’s language and what it might mean for the future of global cannabis legalization.

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