Vicente LLP Partner Jennifer Cabrera Selected to 2023 Super Lawyers New York List
Oct 20, 2023
Vicente LLP partner Jennifer Cabrera was recognized by Super Lawyers for her exceptional legal work in New York! Congratulations Jennifer!
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Navigating Minnesota’s New Rules for Manufacturers and Sellers of Lower Potency Hemp-Derived Edible Products
By Andrea Golan
Aug 23, 2023
Minnesota's new adult-use cannabis law makes some significant changes to the state's existing rules governing the manufacture and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Read this article for information on some of the most notable changes, including seller registration requirements, prohibited products, and cannabinoid serving limits.
CBD Products Liability Lawsuits Could Be Revived After FDA Declines to Regulate Cannabidiol
By Catie Wightman
Feb 13, 2023
In recent years, several CBD companies faced product liability lawsuits brought by consumers. Many of these cases were dismissed without prejudice or stayed until the FDA takes action to regulate CBD products. Now that the FDA said it will not take action to regulate CBD, could these cases be revived?
Recommending CBD and Hemp Products for Pets: Legal Considerations for Veterinarians
By Catie Wightman
Feb 9, 2023
With recent announcements from the FDA pushing CBD and hemp-derived products further into a legal gray area, can veterinarians recommend or sell these products for pets?
‘Cannabis Seeds Are Federally Legal: What Now?’ Webinar from Cannabis Business Times Will Feature Shane Pennington
Jan 19, 2023
Join Shane Pennington on February 1 for a Cannabis Business Times webinar discussing the opportunities and challenges surrounding the federally legal cannabis seeds market.
[Webinar] Intoxicating Hemp Regulations: Where We Are and What's to Come
Dec 15, 2022
Watch as Vicente Sederberg LLP and EARTH Law LLC discuss the regulatory approaches for intoxicating hemp in Colorado, Oregon and California, and our projections for the future
Recent FDA Enforcement Letters Signal Increased FDA Scrutiny of Hemp Products
By Catie Wightman, Michelle Bodian
Nov 30, 2022
On November 21, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies selling CBD, Delta-8, and other hemp products for humans and pets.
Guide for Shipping Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Products
By Michelle Bodian, Catie Wightman
Nov 1, 2022
Planning to ship hemp or hemp-derived CBD products? Read this first.
Will the 2023 Farm Bill Address Hemp Industry Pain Points and Public Safety Concerns?
By Andrea Golan
Oct 31, 2022
As Congress considers the next Farm Bill, hemp stakeholders and lawmakers are strongly advocating for reforms that will benefit the industry and consumers.
Lessons Learned from the Regulation of CBD Products in the United Kingdom
By Shawn Hauser, Catie Wightman, Ariane Beckman
Sep 20, 2022
Like the US, regulators in the UK are struggling to find ways to best regulate CBD and other hemp-derived products—frustrating hemp businesses across the globe. Read this VS Insights article to learn how the UK is currently regulating CBD and key findings and recommendations from the ACMD's Consumer CBD Products Report.
Is CBD Safe? Health Canada Report Weighs In
By Ariane Beckman, David Kramer
Aug 23, 2022
Health Canada recently released a report titled, “Review of cannabidiol: Report of the Science Advisory Committee on Health Products Containing Cannabis.” Learn about the findings in this VS Insights article.
FDA Enforcement Continues Against Companies Making CBD Product Claims
By Catie Wightman, Ariane Beckman
Aug 11, 2022
The FDA is cracking down on companies making unlawful drug or disease claims about their products relating to CBD by recently issuing several warning letters to address these compliance violations.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: July 2022
Jul 28, 2022
Update on hemp-related legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
Shawn Hauser Speaks With Members of UK Parliament About the Benefits of Cannabis Legalization
Jun 29, 2022
VS partner Shawn Hauser visited the Palace of Westminster in London on June 29th to speak with members of Parliament about the economic benefits and lessons learned from cannabis legalization in Colorado and other states.
VS Attorneys Will Present CLEs at INCBA Cannabis Law Institute
May 23, 2022
International Cannabis Bar Association's annual conference will feature VS attorneys Shawn Hauser and Shane Pennington in sessions focused on emerging cannabinoids and the CLI's first-ever moot court (Sisley v. DEA), respectively.
HIA v DEA Lawsuit: The Hemp Industry Needs Your Support to End DEA Overreach
Apr 14, 2022
Update on the lawsuit HIA & RE Botanicals, Inc v. DEA and why this case is critical to the hemp industry's future.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: April 2022
Apr 4, 2022
Update on hemp-related legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
[Webinar] Minor Cannabinoids & Trending Topics in Hemp
Apr 1, 2022
Watch this session exploring trending topics in hemp. During the session, members of our hemp team dive into the legality, regulation, and lawsuits surrounding minor cannabinoids, current federal hemp legislation, and what we expect and hope to see in the 2023 Farm Bill.
FDA Warns CBD Companies Making COVID-19 Claims: 7 Key Takeaways from the Latest CBD Product Warning Letters
By Michelle Bodian, Jace Pohlman
Mar 30, 2022
The FDA and FTC are working together to target fraudulent COVID-19 claims made by CBD companies. Seven CBD product companies received warning letters. Read this article for a look into what to do—or not do—to avoid a warning.
Shane Pennington Slated to Present at SXSW 2022 'Cannabis Industry Evolution Summit' with Dr. Sue Sisley and Matt Zorn
Mar 4, 2022
VS counsel Shane Pennington is joining Dr. Sue Sisley and attorney Matt Zorn on Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a.m. CT for the SXSW session "Sue 'n the DEA: Breaking the 50-year NIDA Monopoly."
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.
Jennifer Cabrera Featured in INCBA CLE: Litigation When Your Client’s Cannabis Business Investment Goes Up In Smoke
Nov 22, 2021
The legal cannabis industry is expanding rapidly worldwide. But where there is smoke, there is fire. Watch this on-demand CLE with VS counsel Jennifer Cabrera for a discussion on the good, the bad, and the ugly of cannabis finance and investment litigation.
NIDA Monopoly is Over: New DEA-Registered Cannabis Growers Can Supply Researchers with Product
By Shane Pennington
Nov 4, 2021
The NIDA monopoly on cultivating cannabis for research ended in May 2021. Researchers can now study cannabis from state-legal markets by getting it from one of DEA's newly-licensed cannabis cultivators.
USPS Bans Mailing Hemp and CBD Vape Products to Consumers
By Andrea Golan, Jace Pohlman
Nov 3, 2021
USPS Final Rule bans e-cigarettes and all vaping products, including those containing hemp-derived ingredients unless a business-to-business or regulatory exception is met.
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.
The Battle to Allow Smokable Hemp in Texas
By Shane Pennington
Sep 13, 2021
Texas has allowed hemp cultivation and state-based manufacturing, distribution, and retail sale of hemp and consumable hemp products since 2019—but only if the products weren’t intended for smoking. This prohibition on a product with such high value for hemp farmers—and soaring consumer demand—was sure to make waves.
SXSW 2022 Panelpicker is Open! Vote for 'Sue 'n the DEA: Breaking the 50-Year NIDA Monopoly'
Aug 25, 2021
Vote for the panel "Sue 'n the DEA: Breaking the 50-Year NIDA Monopoly," featuring Shane Pennington to be included in SXSW 2022!
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Aug 25, 2021
Vote for the panel "Sue 'n the DEA: Breaking the 50-Year NIDA Monopoly," featuring Shane Pennington to be included in SXSW 2022!
What is the FDA saying about Full Spectrum Hemp? Key Takeaways from Rejections of NDINs
By Shawn Hauser
Aug 25, 2021
Recent NDIN notification objections from the FDA give us more insight into the agency's factors differentiating "full spectrum" hemp from CBD.
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
7 VS Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2022
Aug 19, 2021
Vicente Sederberg LLP is pleased to share that five lawyers representing the firm’s Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York offices were recognized by their attorney peers in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022.
Andrea Golan Featured in INCBA CLE: Hemp 201 — FDA and the Marketing of CBD Products
Aug 11, 2021
With a new Administration and Congress, changes in personnel at FDA, and new safety data being published, is 2021 the year when CBD will come out from under the FDA shadows to be legally marketed in all 50 states?
Psychedelics As Medicine: Right To Try Case Versus DEA
By Shane Pennington
Aug 9, 2021
In what could be a groundbreaking case for psychedelic medicine, VS counsel Shane Pennington is part of a team working on an exciting and very important Ninth Circuit challenge to the DEA's refusal to accommodate state and federal right to try laws.
Shawn Hauser to Provide Hemp and CBD Insights During SupplySide Network 365 Education Series Workshop
Aug 2, 2021
VS partner Shawn Hauser will discuss hemp and cannabinoids during a SupplySide Network 365 Education Series workshop with Natural Products Insider on August 19, 2021.
Understanding the Shifting Trends of State and Federal CBD Laws and Regulations
By Shawn Hauser
Jul 22, 2021
In this article, we’ll look at the history of CBD regulation in the United States, the trends that are dominating CBD regulation in 2021, and some of the state-specific regulations in the largest states.
Federal and State Overview: Regulation of Products Containing 'Minor' Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
By Catie Wightman, Jace Pohlman
Jul 13, 2021
Move over CBD; there are new cannabinoids in town. CBD has been the most sought-after and utilized hemp-derived cannabinoid in consumer products, but due in part to technological advances, various other hemp-derived cannabinoids, like CBG, CBN, and CBC, are now creating a well-deserved buzz.
New Hemp CBD Laws, Regulations, and Policies: June 2021 Update
By Caitlin Wightman, Michelle Bodian, Jace Pohlman
Jun 15, 2021
Over the first half of 2021, many states passed laws, implemented, or proposed new regulations regarding hemp cultivation, processing, and CBD products. These changes range from updates to testing, labeling, and packaging requirements, to adjustments in license requirements and limits on the types of hemp-derived products that can be sold.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: June 2021
Jun 10, 2021
Update on hemp legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
Shane Pennington Interviewed About Marijuana's Schedule 1 Drug Classification by the DEA
Jun 9, 2021
This week in federal court, VS counsel Shane Pennington will give oral arguments to get cannabis out of the Schedule 1 drug classification.
Shane Pennington Discusses Hemp Industry Litigation in Response to DEA Overreach in HIA Webinar
May 26, 2021
VS counsel Shane Pennington joined Rod Kight and Hemp Industries Association to discuss the lawsuit against DEA, challenging the DEA's interim final rule.
Memo to the INCB Regarding Draft Guidelines on Control Requirements for Medical and Scientific Cannabis
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
May 24, 2021
Read the memo VS delivered to the International Narcotics Control Board, which gives draft guidelines on control requirements for medical and scientific cannabis and discusses the implications and important issues for consideration.
Shawn Hauser to Speak About Hemp CBD at CRN Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements
May 7, 2021
Shawn will discuss the path forward for hemp-derived CBD at the Council for Responsible Nutrition's June 8-10 event.
5 Things You Need to Know Before Entering the Cannabis Industry
By Brian Vicente
Apr 19, 2021
The cannabis industry is complex. Prospective cannabis business owners and other service providers interested in working with cannabis businesses are wise to take a step back and assess what it really takes to not only enter the cannabis industry, but to succeed in it.
Tips for Appealing a Cannabis License Denial
By Jennifer Cabrera, Andrea Golan, Brandon Kurtzman, Jerrico Perez
Feb 3, 2021
Regulatory agencies can deny cannabis license applications for various reasons, but a denied application is not the end of the line.
5 Key Takeaways from the FTC CBDeceit Crackdown on CBD Businesses
By Caitlin Wightman, Michelle Bodian
Dec 23, 2020
On December 17, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission announced robust enforcement actions against companies making deceptive claims about CBD and CBG products.
The Cannabis Business: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America's Newest Industry
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 18, 2020
Vicente Sederberg attorneys wrote the book on cannabis law — and now you can own it! This comprehensive primer on all things cannabis law is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand the major practical legal issues facing the marijuana and hemp industries.
Memo to the INCB
By Vicente Sederberg LLP
Dec 1, 2020
Read the memo VS delivered to the International Narcotics Control Board, which contests current international controls of CBD preparations and discusses the potential impacts of reform.
Litigation Funding for Cannabis and Hemp Businesses
By Jennifer Cabrera, David Kramer
Nov 30, 2020
As anyone who has been involved in a legal dispute knows, litigation can be very costly. Thankfully, litigation funding is an option and lenders are increasingly willing to lend to cannabis and hemp businesses.
Cannabis Litigation vs. Arbitration
By Jennifer Cabrera
Nov 20, 2020
While it’s best to avoid litigation and arbitration in the first place, disputes happen and are occurring more frequently in the maturing cannabis sector. Here's a primer on both.
Selling CBD Products Online? State Retailer Registration Requirements May Apply
By Catie Wightman
Nov 16, 2020
If you are selling CBD products—even products sold exclusively online—you must follow retailer requirements in the states where you sell products (i.e., where your customers are located).
New York Releases Proposed Hemp Cannabinoid Regulations
By Michelle Bodian
Oct 29, 2020
New York State Department of Health published draft regulations for the processing and retail sale of cannabinoid hemp.
[Webinar] Challenging a Cannabis License Denial
Oct 27, 2020
If you operate in the cannabis industry, chances are you’ll need to challenge a regulatory decision at some point. Watch this session to learn about your options.
Jennifer Cabrera Slated to Present Cannabis Litigation Session at NECANN Online
Sep 3, 2020
Jennifer will present "Litigation is Coming! What Cannabis Businesses Need to Know Now" at NECANN Online on September 26, 2020.
California Hemp Company Files Lawsuit Against Colorado Hemp Seed Producer
Sep 2, 2020
Exotic Canopy Solutions LLC, represented by Vicente Sederberg LLP, filed a complaint against Eastern Colorado Hemp Operations, Inc. and Curnativ Farms LLC.
Brian Vicente to Speak at ADTA Denver Annual Meeting
Aug 31, 2020
VS founding partner Brian Vicente will discuss litigation and regulation in the cannabis industry as part of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Denver Annual Meeting.
Jennifer Cabrera Discusses Cannabis in Interview with New York Real Estate Journal
Jul 30, 2020
Watch this to hear about unique business issues in the cannabis industry, including real estate difficulties, in this interview with Rick Kaplan of NYREJ.
Lessons Learned from Recent Hemp and CBD Litigation: They Went to Court so You Can Stay Home
By Michelle Bodian, David Kramer
Jul 13, 2020
The past year has seen an uptick of hemp and CBD-related lawsuits across the country. This article explores the valuable lessons for hemp and CBD businesses to learn from a few of the cases.
How to Prepare for Cannabis Business Ownership Disputes in Colorado
By Justin Johnson
Jun 19, 2020
Many licensed Colorado marijuana businesses unfortunately experience disputes among their owners. Reasons vary, but almost all of them trigger regulatory issues that must be navigated.
Prop 65 Warning Requirements for Cannabis, THC and CBD
By Andrea A. Golan
Apr 13, 2020
In early 2020, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment added Δ9 THC and marijuana smoke to the Proposition 65 list of chemicals known as reproductive toxins. What does this mean for cannabis businesses?
Hemp Coalition Releases Additional Hemp Policy Recommendations
Mar 24, 2020
A coalition of hemp industry stakeholders, including Vicente Sederberg LLP, released a second set of new policy recommendations for officials developing federally compliant state hemp programs.
Protecting Your CBD Business from Product Liability Lawsuits
By Michelle Bodian
Mar 9, 2020
With any new consumer product craze, lawsuits will inevitably follow. The hemp-CBD industry is no exception. The current wave of CBD-related lawsuits has primarily been product liability claims.
Hemp Coalition Releases New Hemp Policy Recommendations & Updated Model Plan
Feb 27, 2020
A coalition of hemp industry stakeholders, including Vicente Sederberg LLP, released new policy recommendations and an updated model plan for state hemp programs.
What You Need to Know About the FDA Consumer Update on CBD
By Shawn Hauser, Partner; Corey Cox, Associate Attorney
Nov 27, 2019
The FDA issued an update on November 25, 2019, reiterating its position on CBD products in food and dietary supplements. What does this mean for your business?
Reflections on the 2018 Farm Bill
By Michelle Bodian, Senior Associate Attorney and Caitlin Wightman, Law Clerk
Jul 17, 2019
Since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill on December 20, 2018, much has changed in the world of hemp. Here's a recap of major hemp-related developments.