Vicente LLP Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: April 2024
Apr 12, 2024
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
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Vicente LLP Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: December 2023
Dec 19, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
Vicente LLP Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: October 2023
Oct 26, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
[Webinar] Michigan Cannabis Market Trends & Economic Forecast
Oct 11, 2023
Watch this live session on Wednesday, October 11 at 1 p.m. ET. The session will feature Vicente LLP’s director of economics and research, Andrew Livingston, and the firm’s Michigan practice leader, Travis Copenhaver, as they discuss Michigan cannabis market trends and opportunities that will help your business to better adapt, strategize, and navigate changing market conditions.
Vicente LLP's Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: September 2023
Sep 11, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
Vicente LLP's Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: January 2024
Sep 11, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
Vicente LLP's Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies Update: July 2023
Jul 7, 2023
Psychedelics and emerging therapies-related legislation, regulatory updates, events and other news from Vicente LLP.
[Webinar] Compliance Best Practices for Michigan Cannabis Operators
Apr 19, 2023
Watch this Vicente LLP session for insights on current CRA enforcement trends and best practices for running a compliant cannabis business in Michigan.
Rise in Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Enforcement Actions Signals Importance of Operational Compliance
By Krissy Atterholt
Mar 30, 2023
Regulatory enforcement against Michigan cannabis licensees has increased significantly since mid-2022. Read this article for a breakdown of the number of actions, types of penalties, and categories of non-compliance resulting in enforcement.
Travis Copenhaver Will Share Michigan Cannabis Business Insights in Rootwurks Webinar
Mar 9, 2023
Join Vicente partner Travis Copenhaver and Michigan cannabis dispensary owner Mario Porter during a Rootwurks webinar on March 15 to learn the latest compliance and regulatory tips that come with running a cannabis company in Michigan.
Psychedelic Policy Reform in Michigan: A Brief History
By Krissy Atterholt
Feb 14, 2023
Michigan leads the Midwest in affording its communities local protection for psychedelic-based activities. This article gives a breakdown of notable moments in Michigan's psychedelic legislative history.
[Webinar] New Cannabis Opportunities in the Upper Midwest: Post Election
Dec 8, 2022
Watch this session on-demand for a discussion on the cannabis landscape and emerging opportunities in Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
How to Fix Non-compliant Michigan Cannabis Product Packaging
By Krissy Atterholt
Oct 28, 2022
Complying with Michigan's marijuana packaging and labeling laws can be challenging to navigate if you don't pay close attention to the rules. If a product's packaging is not compliant, some potential remedies are available to bring the product back into compliance.
Michigan Cannabis Packaging and Labeling 101
By Krissy Atterholt
Oct 28, 2022
Cannabis packaging and labeling requirements vary across markets and product types, so it’s critical that your packaging and labeling are compliant with state-specific regulations. Read this article to know what information needs to be on marijuana product packaging in Michigan.
The First Step to Getting a Michigan Cannabis Business License: Prequalification
By Travis Copenhaver
Jul 29, 2022
Michigan cannabis licensing is broken up into three steps: prequalification, municipal approval, and state facility approval. The first major hurdle every licensee must go through is the prequalification process.
[Webinar] Waste Management Issues in the Cannabis Industry
May 4, 2022
Given the special legal status of the cannabis sativa plant, handling waste throughout the cultivation, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution process is complex and unlike any other industry. Attend this webinar to learn best practices and more!
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Audit: What Cannabis Businesses Should Do After the Audit
By Michelle Bodian, Jace Pohlman
May 2, 2022
Your cannabis business just received an EHS audit. Here are some post-audit tips to help you achieve compliance now and in the future.
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Audit: Tips for Cannabis Businesses on Audit Day
By Michelle Bodian, Jace Pohlman
Apr 14, 2022
Although the best preparation for a regulatory audit is yearly preparation, here are some tips for audit day.
New Cannabis License Opportunity in Michigan: Class A Microbusiness License
By Travis Copenhaver
Mar 24, 2022
Michigan's MRA recently announced the Class A Marihuana Microbusiness License. This new microbusiness license differs from the original in several interesting ways, which may create a more profitable business model.
[Webinar] Achieving Compliance: Cannabis Facility EHS Compliance Audits
Feb 4, 2022
Watch this session to help prepare your facility and team for environmental, health and safety compliance inspections.
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?"
Marc Ross to Discuss the C-Suite's ESG Perspective at Upcoming Cannabis Sustainability Symposium
Nov 9, 2021
What exactly is the business case for a company going down the ESG path? Marc Ross will join a stellar group of panelists to discuss this and other topics at the Cannabis Sustainability Symposium on November 18, 2021.
[Webinar] EHS in the Cannabis Industry: What Happens When the E stands for Enforcement?
Oct 26, 2021
Watch this session to hear lessons learned from recent cannabis EHS cases and how to avoid environmental enforcement actions
[Webinar] Growing Greener: Navigating Environmental Laws
Sep 22, 2021
Watch this session to learn the basics of environmental laws, regulations that apply to the cannabis industry, and how your cannabis business can mitigate risk against costly enforcement actions by regulatory agencies.
The Cannabis Industry’s Environmental Compliance Conundrum
By Marc Ross
Sep 14, 2021
Operators in the nascent cannabis industry have a lot to worry about on a daily basis, but compliance with state and federal environmental laws hasn’t been an issue of concern for most. That needs to change immediately.
VS Team Slated to Speak on Three Panels at NECANN Boston's 6th Annual New England Cannabis Convention
Sep 2, 2021
Don't miss these ESG, hemp, and compliance-focused panels with the Vicente Sederberg team at NECANN Boston cannabis conference on September 10-11, 2021.
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
Environmental, Social, & Governance: The Perfect Storm for the Cannabis Industry
By Marc A. Ross
Jun 30, 2021
The growth of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measurement, benchmarking and reporting has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. When will the cannabis industry start to do it?
[Webinar] Impact and ESG in the Cannabis Industry
Jun 15, 2021
Watch this recorded session to meet the new VS Impact & ESG team, learn more about this emerging business priority, and how to start planning and measuring your ESG practice – including Corporate Social Responsibility programs, meaningful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts, environmental sustainability, and community and employee engagement.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: Monitoring the Impact
Mar 29, 2021
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring local, state, and federal responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how they may impact cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers.
Proposed Changes to Prop 65 ‘Short-Form’ Warning Option: What Cannabis and Hemp Operators Need to Know
By Andrea Golan
Mar 17, 2021
On January 8, 2021, OEHHA proposed significant changes to its Prop 65 short form warning requirements. Public comments on the proposed changes can be submitted through March 29, 2021.
California Proposition 65 Warning Requirements Effective January 3, 2021
By Andrea Golan
Oct 1, 2020
If you sell products to California consumers that contain delta-9 THC or that can expose individuals to cannabis smoke, those products require a Proposition 65 warning.
Can't-miss Cannabis Business Opportunities in New and Growing Markets
By Jerrico Perez
Aug 21, 2020
Vicente Sedeberberg LLP continues to identify exclusive licensing opportunities for our clients. With more winning merit-based applications than any other law firm in the country, our team’s work ethic, dedication, and experience can help elevate your application above the competition.
Coronavirus and Cannabis: Michigan Regulatory Updates
By Sahar Ayinehsazian and Kelsey Middleton
May 28, 2020
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Michigan.
Cannabis Business Licensing Opportunities Amidst COVID-19
By Jerrico Perez
May 13, 2020
Vicente Sedeberberg LLP continues to identify exclusive licensing opportunities for our clients. With more winning merit-based applications than any other law firm in the country, our team’s work ethic, dedication, and experience can help elevate your application above the competition.
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?
[Webinar] How to Take Your Michigan Cannabis Business to the Next Level
Mar 9, 2020
You received your Michigan cannabis license. Now what? Join VS and Cannabis Legal Group on March 25 to learn about how to take your business to the next level with private financing.
Michigan Attorney General Selects Barton Morris to Serve on Marijuana Legal Workgroup
May 8, 2019
Barton Morris, of counsel at Vicente Sederberg and founder of Cannabis Legal Group, VS's strategic partner in Michigan, was selected to be a member of Attorney General Dana Nessel's marijuana legal workgroup.