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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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?
Marc Ross Discusses the Importance of ESG Management for Cannabis Companies on Sustainable Minds Podcast
Dec 20, 2022
Marc Ross recently spoke on the Sustainable Minds: Exploring ESG and Corporate Brand podcast about the importance of ESG management at cannabis companies, his experience in the cannabis industry and more!
VS Staff Presenting at 2022 MJBizCon Cannabis Business Conference
Oct 20, 2022
Join VS at MJBizCon from November 15-18!
VS to Support and Attend Business of Cannabis: New York Summit in November
Oct 14, 2022
Marc Ross will be representing VS on a panel at the Business of Cannabis: New York Summit on November 3!
Colorado Prop 122's Historic Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Requirements
By Marc Ross
Oct 11, 2022
Colorado Prop 122, The Natural Medicine Health Act, requires that licensed entities participating in the Natural Medicine Regulated Access Program must meet specific ESG criteria.
Legal ESG Summit features Marc Ross and other Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Thought Leaders on Law Firm ESG Culture Panel
Sep 21, 2022
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) in the law firm setting is critical. Register for the Legal ESG Summit to hear VS’s Head of Impact and ESG Marc Ross moderate a panel on “Building a law firm ESG Culture“ on October 4!
[Webinar] OSHA Compliance in the Cannabis Industry
Sep 15, 2022
Watch this VS session to learn more about OSHA rules and how they apply to cannabis operations.
The ESG Threat by Shareholders and Proxy Challenges
By Marc Ross
Sep 7, 2022
Socially responsible investors and activist board members have been throwing their ESG weight around during the last few proxy seasons at annual shareholder meetings. They demand action on climate change, diverse boards and senior leadership, restrict campaign donations, divestment in specific industries, and request measurement, benchmarking, and reporting of comprehensive ESG impacts.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Headed to Chicago for 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference and Awards
Aug 24, 2022
Vicente Sederberg LLP will sponsor and speak at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference AND—the firm is nominated for Best Cannabis Law Firm at the Benzinga Cannabis Awards.
New York's Proposed Sustainable Packaging Requirements: Is it Enough?
By Marc Ross
Jun 7, 2022
New York's draft cannabis packaging regulations sustainability requirements are definitely a step forward for the industry, but will it be enough? Read this article to learn more about the requirements and gain insight into options for operators.
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.
Cannalaw Summit 2022 Will Feature Vicente Sederberg Attorneys
Apr 25, 2022
Shawn Hauser, Kim Napoli, Marc Ross and Christian Sederberg will speak on cannabis policy, ESG, and social equity during the virtual Cannalaw Summit on May 3 & 4, 2022.
5 Steps to Mitigate Greenwashing Risks (and Why You Should Pay Attention)
By Marc Ross
Apr 22, 2022
In a guest column for Cannabis Business Times, VS's head of Impact and ESG, Marc Ross, discusses the legal risks associated with greenwashing and the steps cannabis companies can take to avoid them.
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.
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."
[Webinar] Cannabis Real Estate 101: A Primer for Social Equity Applicants & Entrepreneurs
Feb 17, 2022
Watch this recorded live session from March 10, 2022. With a focus on issues related to Social Equity Operators and those new to the cannabis industry, panelists address real estate topics from the operator, investor, and legal perspectives.
A Wish for the Cannabis Industry: Net Positive, Integrated CSR
By Marc Ross
Feb 8, 2022
The cannabis industry has a golden opportunity to lead in creating integrated Corporate Social Responsibility programs that are also net positive.
Marc Ross and Kim Napoli Talk Cannabis ESG and Social Equity on 'How to Launch an Industry' Podcast
Jan 25, 2022
Vicente Sederberg LLP Impact & ESG practice leaders recently joined the "How to Launch an Industry" podcast to discuss ESG in the cannabis industry. Listen here!
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.
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.
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.
[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
Marc Ross Slated to Speak at Legal ESG Summit
Oct 14, 2021
VS counsel and head of impact & ESG, Marc Ross, is slated to speak at the Legal ESG Summit on Tuesday, October 26 at 2:45 p.m. CT.
[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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Marc Ross Talks ESG on Cannabis Law Report's Karma Koala Podcast
Jul 6, 2021
Marc Ross spoke with Heather Allman of Cannabis Law Report about what ESG is and why it's important for the cannabis industry.
[Webinar] From CEP to SIP: Social Impact Plans and Annual Reports for Denver Cannabis Businesses
Jul 2, 2021
Denver marijuana licensees are now required to submit Social Impact Plans as part of license renewals and applications. Watch this session to learn about the new requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.