Psychedelics Law

Financial and Strategic Growth:

• Finance and Investment: Navigate financial regulations and develop strategies to attract investment for your psychedelic venture.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Guide you through legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations within the psychedelic sector.

Intellectual Property and Technology:

• Intellectual Property Protection and Registration: Protect your inventions, trademarks, or copyrights related to psychedelics.
• Technology-Related Agreements: Draft and review agreements for technology used in your psychedelic business.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:

• Regulatory Compliance Advice and Counsel: Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your psychedelic business operates compliantly with evolving regulations.
• Clinical Trials and Research Compliance: Navigate the legal complexities of conducting psychedelic clinical trials and research.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure your psychedelic facilities meet all relevant health and safety regulations.
• Risk Management: Develop strategies to mitigate legal and operational risks associated with your psychedelic business.

Data Privacy and Legal Representation:

• Patient Privacy and Data Protection: Maintain compliance with privacy laws and regulations regarding patient data in clinical settings.
• Litigation: We represent you in court or arbitration proceedings related to your psychedelic business.
• Legal Opinion Work: Get expert legal insights on specific psychedelic law issues to make informed decisions.
• Advertising and Marketing Compliance: Navigate legal restrictions around advertising and marketing psychedelic products.

International Psychedelic Retreat Advisory Services

• Retreat Formation, Licensing, and Operations: We advise on establishing and operating international psychedelic retreat programs in jurisdictions where such activities are permitted, including entity structuring, licensing, and governance tailored to retreat operations.
• Cross‑Border Compliance and Risk Management: We guide operators, investors, and participants through the regulatory frameworks in countries such as the Netherlands, Jamaica, and Mexico. Our services include participant screening protocols, liability mitigation strategies, insurance planning, and medical supervision requirements.
• Local and International Legal Alignment: We help structure retreat operations to meet host‑country regulations while anticipating obligations participants may face when returning to their home countries. Our attorneys work closely with trusted local counsel to provide current, jurisdiction‑specific advice that minimizes legal exposure.
• Strategic Growth for Retreat Ventures: Whether you are launching a new retreat or expanding an existing one, we deliver practical, forward‑looking legal solutions so you can focus on building and growing your program with confidence.

State Formation and Federal Tax Exemption for Psychedelic Churches

• Entity Formation and Governance: We guide clients in forming psychedelic churches under state nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association laws. Our attorneys structure governing documents, bylaws, and operational frameworks to support legitimate religious purposes and potential protections for sacramental psychedelic use.
• Federal and State Tax Exemption Strategies: We provide strategic analysis on whether pursuing federal tax‑exempt status is advisable, weighing potential benefits against regulatory exposure. When tax exemption is sought, we prepare thorough IRS Form 1023 applications that demonstrate religious purpose, operational transparency, and address controlled substance concerns. We also advise on state‑level tax exemptions that may offer advantages with reduced federal oversight.
• Compliance and Ongoing Obligations: Our counsel includes ongoing compliance support, covering annual filings, public disclosure obligations, and operational restrictions applicable to tax‑exempt religious organizations.
• Risk Management and Legal Protections: Given the intersection of state corporate law, federal tax regulations, and controlled substances enforcement, we work closely with clients and tax professionals to build organizational structures that maximize legal protections while preserving the authenticity of their religious mission.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) Guidance for Psychedelic Churches

• Establishing RFRA Protections: We advise religious organizations on incorporating psychedelic sacraments into their practices under the protections of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Our team draws on landmark judicial precedents to help clients build and maintain viable RFRA defenses.
• Framework for Compliance: We assist churches in demonstrating sincere religious belief, establishing substantial burdens imposed by federal drug laws, and structuring practices to meet the compelling government interest test under strict scrutiny analysis.
• Operational Protocols and Exemptions: Our services include developing membership verification systems, sacrament handling procedures, and DEA‑facing protocols. We prepare religious exemption applications where appropriate and monitor compliance to preserve RFRA protections.
• Risk Mitigation: Because of the heightened scrutiny surrounding controlled substances in religious contexts, we work closely with clients to create robust legal and operational foundations that safeguard both the organization’s mission and its members’ constitutional rights.

Colorado Psychedelic Business Compliance and Facilitation Services

• State‑Legal Integration: We provide legal counsel to Colorado businesses incorporating psychedelic substances into their offerings under the state’s Natural Medicine Health Act. Our clients include wellness retreats, yoga studios, Airbnb operators, and tourism providers, all operating within Colorado’s strict prohibition on commercial sales.
• Licensing and Operational Compliance: We guide facilitation clinics and healing centers through facility licensing, practitioner credentialing, safety protocols, and client screening requirements.
• Risk and Regulatory Strategy: Our counsel covers the intersection of state decriminalization and federal prohibition, advising on banking compliance, insurance planning, and interstate commerce restrictions.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Adaptation: As Colorado’s regulations evolve, we help businesses adjust their models to stay compliant while taking advantage of new opportunities. We focus on building strategies that maximize growth potential while maintaining full adherence to state law and federal limits.