Updates

Vicente LLP’s Samantha Fow Joins Gaia Gossip Podcast to Discuss Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Policy

Jul 23, 2025

Vicente LLP’s Samantha Fow joins the Gaia Gossip podcast to discuss Indigenous-led cannabis and hemp policy, and the environmental, cultural, and economic impact of cannabis and hemp advocacy within Indigenous communities. She’ll highlight the firm’s collaboration on the Tribal Cannabis and Hemp Programs Map and its broader support for tribal sovereignty through legal and policy advocacy.

Sally Kent Peebles Breaks Down Psychedelic Law at the 2025 North Florida Entheogenic Conference

Jul 16, 2025

At the 2025 North Florida Entheogenic Conference in Jacksonville, Vicente LLP partner Sally Kent Peebles presented a session on psychedelic law and policy insights for professionals navigating legal complexities in psychedelic-assisted therapy and plant medicine. Her talk, “Psychedelic Policy and Legal Pathways,” provided a clear overview of federal regulations, Florida’s evolving legal landscape, and lessons from Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act.

Vicente LLP to Speak at 2025 Cannabis Law Conference in Minneapolis

Jul 15, 2025

Vicente LLP partner Jason Tarasek and director of regulatory compliance Genevieve Meehan will speak at the 2025 Cannabis Law Conference. The event will bring together legal professionals, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the future of cannabis in the state and beyond. Be sure to join!

[Webinar] Understanding ESOPs: Taxes, Cash Flow, and Employee Ownership

Jul 8, 2025

Looking for a strategic, tax-advantaged way to grow your cannabis company or plan for succession? An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) could be the solution. Register to join us on Thursday, August 7 for an in-depth fireside chat with Vicente LLP’s corporate team and special guest Darren Gleeman, Managing Partner at MBO Ventures. We’ll break down the core benefits of ESOPs for cannabis businesses, explore key structures, and answer common questions.