CBD Product Regulation: States to Watch in 2021
By Michelle Bodian
Feb 10, 2021
With state legislative sessions in full swing, plenty of hemp and CBD bills have been filed across the country.
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[Webinar] Exploring Cannabis Legalization in the Tri-State Area
Feb 4, 2021
A look into cannabis legalization, markets, and opportunities in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
What Efforts Are Underway to Include Cannabis Businesses in COVID-19 Relief Packages?
By Andrea A. Golan, Michelle Bodian
Jan 28, 2021
Cannabis businesses are not eligible for relief under any of the federal COVID-19 aid packages, but members of Congress and industry groups are making significant efforts to include cannabis businesses in federal aid.
Notable Provisions From the USDA Final Rule for the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program
By Michelle Bodian
Jan 19, 2021
VS's hemp team highlights a few notable provisions from the USDA final rule for hemp.
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.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: November 2020
Nov 25, 2020
Update on hemp legislation and rulemaking, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
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.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: October 2020
Oct 22, 2020
Update on hemp legislation, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
The 2014 Farm Bill Extension: What Does it Mean for the Hemp Industry?
By Elliot Y. Choi, Michelle Bodian
Oct 20, 2020
With the USDA interim final rule delayed, where does this leave states for the 2021 hemp growing season?
Ten Events That Shaped the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry
By Charles Alovisetti, Michelle Bodian, Elliot Choi
Oct 19, 2020
A brief history of cannabis regulation (including hemp) in the Commonwealth.
Help Protect the Hemp and CBD Industries by Participating in the USDA and DEA Public Comment Processes
By Michelle Bodian
Sep 10, 2020
Two opportunities to submit public comments to protect the American hemp industry throughout all stages of the supply chain.
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.
Vicente Sederberg LLP Hemp Update: August 2020
Aug 24, 2020
Update on hemp legislation, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
[Webinar] Hemportunities: State and Federal Funding Opportunities for Hemp Businesses
Aug 5, 2020
Learn about grant and loan opportunities for hemp farmers and hemp-related businesses in this session with VS's Michelle Bodian and Eric Steenstra of Vote Hemp.
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.
Celebrating Hemp Week: Be an Advocate!
By Michelle Bodian
Jun 10, 2020
As we reflect on hemp industry progress during Hemp Week, let's also take action to move this industry forward with the following vital initiatives...
Protecting Your CBD Business from Product Liability Lawsuits
By Michelle Bodian, Senior Associate Attorney
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.
New Jersey's Hemp Program Opens the Door to Applicants
By Jennifer Cabrera, Counsel; Michelle Bodian, Senior Associate
Feb 6, 2020
A summary of New Jersey's USDA-approved hemp regulations and licensing program.
Hemp M&A Transactions: Diving into the Transferability of USDA-Issued Licenses
By Elliot Choi, Counsel; Michelle Bodian, Senior Associate Attorney; Charles Alovisetti, Partner
Nov 15, 2019
Will USDA-issued hemp cultivation licenses be transferrable? Let's dive into the USDA interim final rule to find out.
USDA Hemp Regulations Explained by Vicente Sederberg LLP and Vote Hemp
Nov 5, 2019
Watch VS's Hemp & Cannabinoids Practice Group attorneys and Eric Steenstra of Vote Hemp explain the interim final rule USDA Hemp Regulations and outline what you need to know for your business to remain compliant.
USDA Hemp Regulations: What Was Expected, Unexpected and Unanswered
By Shawn Hauser, Partner; Michelle Bodian, Senior Associate Attorney; Corey Cox, Associate Attorney
Oct 30, 2019
Key takeaways from the USDA hemp cultivation regulations, including five expected provisions, five unexpected provisions, and five unanswered questions.
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.
Key Takeaways from the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing on Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill
By Shawn Hauser, Partner; Michelle Bodian, Senior Associate Attorney; Caitlin Wightman, Law Clerk
Aug 23, 2019
Key takeaways from the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s historic hearing on Thursday, July 25, 2019, where they discussed hemp production and related issues ahead of the release of federal rules.
AHPA Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress is coming to Denver!
Aug 8, 2019
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) will hold their first Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress on August 15-16, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Several members of the Vicente Sederberg hemp team will be in attendance!
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.
VS Attorneys to Present at NECANN Springfield Cannabis Convention
Jun 19, 2019
Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Valerio Romano and Michelle Bodian will speak on cannabis and hemp at NECANN Springfield Cannabis Conference June 22-23, 2019.