Vicente LLP Federal and International Cannabis and Psychedelics Law and Policy Update: November 2023
Nov 10, 2023
Federal and international law and policy insights, news and events from Vicente LLP.
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Top Five Countries to Watch for International Cannabis Reform in 2024
By Jason Adelstone
Nov 6, 2023
While the cannabis industry in the United States awaits a marijuana scheduling decision from the DEA, many countries around the world continue to move forward with liberalizing their cannabis policies as a superior method of promoting the health and welfare of their citizens. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at five countries poised to make waves in the cannabis landscape in 2024, including Germany, Thailand, Colombia, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
[Webinar] Identifying International Cannabis Opportunities in Europe
Oct 26, 2023
This recorded session features members of Vicente LLP’s Federal and International Law and Policy practice group and London cannabis attorney Robert Jappie of Fieldfisher sharing insights into what’s happening with cannabis and hemp-derived cannabinoids across the pond and opportunities for US operators and investors.
Cassia Furman and Andrea Golan Will Discuss Advertising Regulations for Hemp-Cannabinoid Products During MyLawCLE Webinar
Jun 13, 2023
Vicente attorneys Cassia Furman and Andrea Golan are slated to present “Advertising and Regulation of CBD and Other Hemp-Cannabinoid Products.” The webinar is hosted by myLawCLE and the Federal Bar Association, and will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 12 p.m. ET.
Michelle Bodian Examines Connecticut’s Adult-use Cannabis Licensing Program in INCBA Session
Feb 2, 2023
Michelle Bodian will discuss Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis licensing program, lottery system, and social equity goals in an INCBA webinar on February 8!
Financing Cannabis-Related Real Estate CLE Features Charles Alovisetti
Dec 27, 2022
In a CLE on January 12, 2023, Charles Alovisetti will offer advice on the legal and practical issues borrowers and lenders need to consider when documenting and funding a loan transaction secured by cannabis-related real estate
Brian Vicente Slated to Present Cannabis Law Session at State Bar of New Mexico's Annual Meeting
Jul 29, 2022
Brian Vicente will join the State Bar of New Mexico's 2022 Annual Meeting on August 11, 2022 to present in a Cannabis Law Institute breakout session.
Michelle Bodian Joins INCBA for 'In the Weeds in the Empire State: Cannabis Licensing in New York' CLE
May 11, 2022
On May 19, 2022, a live INCBA CLE webinar about cannabis licensing in New York will feature VS counsel Michelle Bodian.
Jennifer Cabrera to Present CLE on Cannabis Real Estate with New Jersey State Bar Association
Apr 11, 2022
VS counsel Jennifer Cabrera will join the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2022 NJICLE Real Estate Conference on April 13, 2022 in New Brunswick. She will present on the session "Cannabis and Real Estate" with attorney Jack Fersko.
Cassia Furman Slated to Present at PLI's Cannabis Business Fundamentals 2022 Event
Apr 8, 2022
Cassia will join the panel "The Current Legal Cannabis Landscape: An Overview and Comparative Study" on April 12 at 9:15 a.m.
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.
ABA Global Business of Cannabis Conference is Coming to Denver
Nov 9, 2021
The American Bar Association's International Law Section will host its first annual Global Business of Cannabis Conference in Denver, Colorado from November 10-12, 2021. Marc Ross is slated to join the panel "The Environmental Impact of Cannabis Cultivation: Does Legalization Make a Difference?"
Cassia Furman to Join LACBA to Review New California Dept. of Cannabis Control Regulations
Oct 11, 2021
VS partner Cassia Furman will join the LA County Bar Association on October 14, 2021 to review the adopted rules and critically engage with the new regulatory landscape.
Barine Majewska Presents 'The Red Flags and Grey Areas in Psychedelic Practice' for CLE Companion
Sep 22, 2021
Barine Majewska presented an entheogen-focused CLE, The Red Flags and Grey Areas in Psychedelic Practice, which illuminates the top 10 issues that attorneys should consider when counseling clients in the psychedelic space.
Sahar Ayinehsazian Featured in INCBA CLE: Business Law 201 — Drafting for Cannabis Business Entities
Sep 8, 2021
This CLE featuring Sahar Ayinehsazian reviews the different types of internal documents needed for a business entity in the cannabis industry and key considerations for drafting.
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
Shane Pennington Featured in INCBA CLE: Federal Agencies 101 - Cannabis Federal Regulation Basics
Aug 18, 2021
VS counsel Shane Pennington discusses the current state of federal cannabis regulation, how it came about, and what lessons we've learned so far in this on-demand CLE.
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?
Jennifer Cabrera Participates in 'Cannabis in New Jersey: What CPAs and Advisors Need to Know' at NJCPA Conference
Aug 5, 2021
VS counsel Jennifer Cabrera provided an update on the cannabis industry in New Jersey at the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants Conference.
Shane Pennington Featured in INCBA CLE: Appellate Law 101
Jul 28, 2021
This CLE, featuring Shane Pennington, provides an overview of the appellate process.
Jennifer Cabrera to Present CLE on Cannabis Interstate Commerce with New Jersey State Bar Association
Jul 6, 2021
VS counsel Jennifer Cabrera will join NJSBA for the CLE "Interstate Commerce of Cannabis: The Impact and Aftermath of Siloed Markets"
Charles Alovisetti to Present Cannabis Real Estate Financing CLE
Jul 1, 2021
The CLE, titled "Financing Cannabis-Related Real Estate: Structuring Options, Enforcement Issues, Regulatory Hurdles" will analyze legal and practical issues borrowers and lenders need to consider when documenting and funding a loan transaction secured by cannabis-related real estate.
Seven Regulatory-related Factors for Marijuana Companies to Consider in a Debt Transaction
By Charles Alovisetti
Jan 25, 2021
Like anything in the cannabis industry, getting a debt deal done requires navigating unique regulatory challenges. Here are seven regulatory considerations that cannabis borrowers and lenders should keep in mind when pursuing a debt transaction.
Elliot Choi to Co-chair Cannabis Law Program at NYSBA Annual Meeting
Jan 22, 2021
VS counsel Elliot Choi will moderate a panel with two of Governor Cuomo's top officials working on cannabis policy issues.
Raising Private Capital in the Cannabis Industry
By Charles Alovisetti, Elliot Choi, Sahar Ayinehsazian
Sep 18, 2020
Raising private capital continues to be a challenge for the nascent cannabis industry, but there are proactive steps companies can take to maximize the chance of a successful raise.
Sahar Ayinehsazian to Discuss Cannabis Banking at DRI Virtual Seminar
Sep 3, 2020
Sahar will present "Curbing Cannabis Cash" at DRI's Cannabis Law Virtual Seminar on September 17, 2020.
Andrea Golan to Present Hemp and CBD MCLE for Alameda County Bar Association
Sep 3, 2020
Andrea will present "What Attorneys Should Know About the Legal Status of Hemp and CBD Products in California and Beyond" on September 15, 2020.
INCBA Cannabis Law Institute 2019 Will Feature Seven Vicente Sederberg Attorneys
Sep 20, 2019
The event at New York Law School will feature many of the nation’s leading academics, politicians, and attorneys, including seven attorneys from VS.
Charles Alovisetti and Elliot Choi to Present "Due Diligence in Cannabis Industry Transactions" CLE
Sep 11, 2019
Vicente Sederberg attorneys will present a one-hour web-based CLE, "Due Diligence in Cannabis Industry Transactions," for Practising Law Institute on October 3, 2019.