Vicente LLP
USA Guide 2024
About
Vicente LLP is the premier cannabis and psychedelics law firm. Since 2010, the firm has helped clients navigate laws and regulations, build and grow businesses, and shape public policy to advance the legal cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics industries across the globe. From its significant role in drafting and implementing Colorado's Amendment 64 in 2012 and Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act in 2022, to working with the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform in recent years, the team at Vicente has a long history of being innovators and leaders on emerging issues in cannabis and psychedelic policy at every level of government. Vicente has offices nationwide and works with clients of all types and sizes, from nonprofits and small businesses to government agencies and multi-state cannabis operators.The firm offers a broad suite of services—corporate, licensing, regulatory, litigation, policy, compliance and research—for all types of plant-touching cannabis and hemp businesses, ancillary businesses, investors, trade associations, governmental bodies, and visionaries interested in the emerging psychedelics field.
Cannabis Law, Psychedelics Law
18 partners, 28 total attorneys
Contact: Brian Vicente
Tel: 303-860-4501
Email: [email protected]
■ Administrative Law
■ Banking & Financial Services Access
■ Cannabis Law
■ Corporate & Business
■ Economics & Research
■ Environment, Health & Safety
■ Federal and International Law & Policy
■ Food, Beverages & CPG
■ State and Local Government & Policy
■ Hemp & Cannabinoids
■ Impact & ESG
■ Intellectual Property
■ Land Use & Zoning
■ Licensing
■ Litigation & Arbitration
■ Psychedelics & Emerging Therapies
■ Regulatory Compliance
California
Los Angeles
ph: 310-684-2016
Colorado
Denver
ph: 303-860-4501
Florida
Jacksonville
ph: 904-351-8558
Massachusetts
Boston
ph: 617-934-2121
Michigan
Ann Arbor
ph: 734-206-7406
Minnesota
Minneapolis
ph: 612-961-8112
New Jersey
Cranford
ph: 856-249-0418
New York
New York City
ph: 917-338-5455
Texas
Austin
ph: 512-328-1193
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- Denver455 Sherman Street Suite 390 , Denver, Colorado, USA, 80203
- Web: www.vicentellp.com
- Tel: 303-860-4501
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Articles, highlights and press releases
17 items provided by Vicente LLP
Vicente LLP Secures Historic Legal Settlement Authorizing Transport of Marijuana Over State Territor
Martha's Vineyard cannabis dispensary reopens as Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reverses position on maritime marijuana shipments between mainland and Massachusetts islands.
Vicente LLP Expands Hemp Product Compliance Resources with New Hemp Cannabinoid Legality Guide
Navigating the ever-changing legal landscape of hemp products across 50 states can be confusing and costly, and staying informed with the latest hemp laws, litigation, and enforcement activities can be overwhelming. Vicente LLP offers ease and support with the launch of its new guide.
DEA Moves to Reclassify Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, Marking Historic Shift in U.S. Dr
It was reported Tuesday that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, per the August recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
4 Major Implications of Cannabis Moving to Schedule III
After 50 years of being in the most restrictive schedule alongside drugs like heroin and PCP, the DEA will move to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, where the plant’s medical benefits will finally be recognized by the federal government.
Best Lawyers® Recognizes 18 Attorneys From Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Firm Vicente LLP
Eighteen attorneys from cannabis and psychedelics law firm Vicente LLP were recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Leading Minnesota Cannabis Attorney Jason Tarasek Will Join Vicente LLP on June 1, 2023
Leading MN cannabis attorney Jason Tarasek will join the firm as counsel on June 1, 2023. His practice will become Vicente’s new Minneapolis office.
Recent FDA Enforcement Letters Signal Increased FDA Scrutiny of Hemp Products
On November 21, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies selling CBD, Delta-8, and other hemp products for humans and pets.
New York Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations Will Fast-track Licensing and
On August 12, 2022, New York state announced the application window for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses (CAURD), which will be the first batch of adult-use retail licenses released in New York. CAURD applications will be available starting August 25, 2022 and close on September 26,
Cannabis Crossing State Lines: California Dept. of Cannabis Control Pushes for Interstate Commerce
California’s legislation is not the first of its kind and follows on the heels of Oregon’s SB 582 way back in 2019. While the authorization for interstate agreements is generally focused on Federal legalization, implementing them now could be just the boost state-legal operators need at a time when
Forming Psychedelic Companies: 10 Lessons from the Cannabis Industry
A new industry is emerging in the United States, and entrepreneurs in the psychedelics space must make critical decisions at the onset of new ventures regarding how to set up and structure their new businesses.
Firm Update: Introducing Vicente Sederberg's New Name, Logo, and 2023 Partner Class
VS is now Vicente LLP
Recap: Cannabis Regulators Association External Stakeholders Meeting
CANNRA recently convened the first-ever External Stakeholders Meeting in Seattle, Washington. VS's Jen Flanagan recalls her experience at the event in this blog post.
Vicente Sederberg Announces New Partners and Additional Attorney Promotions in Boston, Denver, Los A
Leading cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP on Thursday announced several attorney promotions across its offices, including three new partners. The promotions all take effect January 1, 2022.
Seven Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Included in Boston Magazine's Inaugural List of Top Lawyers
Seven attorneys in the Boston office of national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) were selected by their peers for inclusion in Boston Magazine’s inaugural list of “Top Lawyers."
8 Key Considerations When Expanding into New Cannabis Markets
Using New Jersey as an example, here are eight important considerations companies should make when expanding into new cannabis markets:
Top Cannabis Businesses, Associations, and Advocacy Organizations Join Forces to Launch USCC
Top cannabis businesses, associations, and advocacy organizations in the United States today launched the U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that strategically aligns and unifies its members’ collective voices to advance cannabis reform.
National Hispanic Cannabis Council Taps Brian Vicente to Serve as Inaugural Board President
The National Hispanic Cannabis Council announced it has tapped three cannabis industry leaders to head up its board of directors and oversee the direction and strategy of the recently launched nonprofit. Included on the board is Vicente Sederberg founding partner, Brian Vicente.
Vicente LLP Secures Historic Legal Settlement Authorizing Transport of Marijuana Over State Territor
Martha's Vineyard cannabis dispensary reopens as Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission reverses position on maritime marijuana shipments between mainland and Massachusetts islands.
Vicente LLP Expands Hemp Product Compliance Resources with New Hemp Cannabinoid Legality Guide
Navigating the ever-changing legal landscape of hemp products across 50 states can be confusing and costly, and staying informed with the latest hemp laws, litigation, and enforcement activities can be overwhelming. Vicente LLP offers ease and support with the launch of its new guide.
DEA Moves to Reclassify Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, Marking Historic Shift in U.S. Dr
It was reported Tuesday that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will reclassify cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, per the August recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
4 Major Implications of Cannabis Moving to Schedule III
After 50 years of being in the most restrictive schedule alongside drugs like heroin and PCP, the DEA will move to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, where the plant’s medical benefits will finally be recognized by the federal government.
Best Lawyers® Recognizes 18 Attorneys From Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Firm Vicente LLP
Eighteen attorneys from cannabis and psychedelics law firm Vicente LLP were recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Leading Minnesota Cannabis Attorney Jason Tarasek Will Join Vicente LLP on June 1, 2023
Leading MN cannabis attorney Jason Tarasek will join the firm as counsel on June 1, 2023. His practice will become Vicente’s new Minneapolis office.
Recent FDA Enforcement Letters Signal Increased FDA Scrutiny of Hemp Products
On November 21, 2022, the FDA issued five warning letters to companies selling CBD, Delta-8, and other hemp products for humans and pets.
New York Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations Will Fast-track Licensing and
On August 12, 2022, New York state announced the application window for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses (CAURD), which will be the first batch of adult-use retail licenses released in New York. CAURD applications will be available starting August 25, 2022 and close on September 26,
Cannabis Crossing State Lines: California Dept. of Cannabis Control Pushes for Interstate Commerce
California’s legislation is not the first of its kind and follows on the heels of Oregon’s SB 582 way back in 2019. While the authorization for interstate agreements is generally focused on Federal legalization, implementing them now could be just the boost state-legal operators need at a time when
Forming Psychedelic Companies: 10 Lessons from the Cannabis Industry
A new industry is emerging in the United States, and entrepreneurs in the psychedelics space must make critical decisions at the onset of new ventures regarding how to set up and structure their new businesses.
Firm Update: Introducing Vicente Sederberg's New Name, Logo, and 2023 Partner Class
VS is now Vicente LLP
Recap: Cannabis Regulators Association External Stakeholders Meeting
CANNRA recently convened the first-ever External Stakeholders Meeting in Seattle, Washington. VS's Jen Flanagan recalls her experience at the event in this blog post.
Vicente Sederberg Announces New Partners and Additional Attorney Promotions in Boston, Denver, Los A
Leading cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP on Thursday announced several attorney promotions across its offices, including three new partners. The promotions all take effect January 1, 2022.
Seven Vicente Sederberg Attorneys Included in Boston Magazine's Inaugural List of Top Lawyers
Seven attorneys in the Boston office of national cannabis law firm Vicente Sederberg LLP (VS) were selected by their peers for inclusion in Boston Magazine’s inaugural list of “Top Lawyers."
8 Key Considerations When Expanding into New Cannabis Markets
Using New Jersey as an example, here are eight important considerations companies should make when expanding into new cannabis markets:
Top Cannabis Businesses, Associations, and Advocacy Organizations Join Forces to Launch USCC
Top cannabis businesses, associations, and advocacy organizations in the United States today launched the U.S. Cannabis Council (USCC), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that strategically aligns and unifies its members’ collective voices to advance cannabis reform.
National Hispanic Cannabis Council Taps Brian Vicente to Serve as Inaugural Board President
The National Hispanic Cannabis Council announced it has tapped three cannabis industry leaders to head up its board of directors and oversee the direction and strategy of the recently launched nonprofit. Included on the board is Vicente Sederberg founding partner, Brian Vicente.