By Vicente LLP
Jun 17, 2025
Over the past 15 years, Vicente LLP has evolved from a bold legal experiment into one of the most influential forces in cannabis and psychedelics reform. From leading the charge on Colorado’s historic Amendment 64 to shaping national psychedelics policy and supporting Tribal sovereignty, Vicente LLP has redefined what it means to be a mission-driven law firm.
By Meg Nash
Jun 16, 2025
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has opened a new registration window for businesses selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs), including THC beverages. Businesses must register by August 31, 2025, to remain eligible for fall licensing and summer sales. Starting October 1, OCM will accept applications for Lower Potency Hemp Edible (LPHE) licenses for retailers, manufacturers, and the newly established wholesaler category. This blog outlines the state’s updated rules on potency, packaging, facility standards, onsite consumption, events, and delivery services.
By Jerrico Perez
Jun 9, 2025
Washington State is beginning a new round of competitive cannabis licensing through the Social Equity in Cannabis Program. The application portal opens on June 2 and closes on July 1st. Now is the time to confirm you meet all eligibility criteria and prepare your application.
By Meg Nash
Jun 3, 2025
Maryland’s Cannabis Business Assistance Fund (CBAF) portal will open today, the first step in providing direct capital assistance to Social Equity Applicants awarded a conditional Maryland Cannabis License. Keep reading to ensure you are ready to apply, and access funds to move from conditional to final license.
By David M. Ullian
Jun 2, 2025
As cannabis legalization spreads, Native American Tribes are asserting their sovereign rights to shape their own paths in the industry. This blog post explores how Tribal sovereignty provides a legal foundation for participation in cannabis, examines the challenges and opportunities Tribes face, and highlights the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ groundbreaking success in launching a vertically integrated cannabis operation in North Carolina, despite statewide prohibition.
Commentary and analysis on cannabis, hemp, psychedelics, and other emerging therapies from the attorneys and policy specialists at the nation’s leading cannabis law firm.