As pioneers in an emerging industry, cannabis technology companies face unique issues that require specialized legal guidance and regulatory advice. They need attorneys with an in-depth understanding of state and local cannabis regulations, the impacts of federal illegality, and how the cannabis industry operates.
Vicente Sederberg LLP is uniquely positioned to meet these needs and ensure our clients can effectively and efficiently deliver their ancillary and support services to cannabis businesses. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience needed to help technology companies understand all aspects of the regulated cannabis market, from big-picture questions of federal law and policy to granular state or local regulatory concerns regarding operational issues, such as advertising restrictions.
We employ a cross-disciplinary approach that spans several of our practice areas to provide clients with the services they need to position themselves for success. We also maintain collaborative relationships with strategic international counsel in Canada, Mexico, and countries within the European Union and South America, allowing our clients to capitalize on opportunities not just throughout the U.S., but around the world.
Advising on compliance with ownership rules across all major US jurisdictions, including triggers based on payment and relationship terms
Advising on potential disclosure requirements
Advising on federal and state policies regarding hemp and CBD as it relates to tech companies
Advising on compliance regarding control parameters
Advising on cannabis technology specific regulations
Advising on risk associated with automated text messaging programs
Drafting commercial contracts
Advising on risks related to payment processing
Advising on compliance related to online sales
Advising on compliance with advertising regulations
Advising on delivery and curbside pickup regulations across multiple jurisdictions in the US
Drafting terms and conditions for websites
Drafting website disclaimers
Creating due diligence procedures for vetting licensed plant-touching clients of cannabis tech companies
Advising on state cannabis privacy policies
Delivering cannabis regulatory opinions in connection with financings
Working with our Economics and Research team to provide market evaluation services
Acted as cannabis regulatory counsel to LeafLink, a business-to-business marketplace technology platform serving the cannabis industry
Acted as cannabis regulatory counsel to Leafwire, an online marketing and networking platform serving the cannabis business community
Acted as cannabis regulatory counsel to MJ Freeway LLC in connection with the company’s merger with MTech Acquisition Corp to form the first cannabis compliance technology company, Akerna Corp., listed on NASDAQ
Acted as cannabis regulatory counsel to multiple leading e-commerce companies in connection with the launch of services provided to cannabis and/or hemp retailers
Acted as cannabis regulatory counsel to several cannabis tech companies that provide services to cannabis retailers
Dec 10, 2021
VS Founding Partner Brian Vicente joined TrueGreen's stellar panel at MJBizCon 2021 to discuss the cannabis industry's past and present, and how compliance, technology, and data insights are the future of a successful industry.