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Jon utilizes his experience as a corporate attorney to bring a unique perspective to clients’ regulatory and litigation needs. Jon began his legal career as a corporate M&A attorney working primarily with cannabis companies and private equity firms, where he gained exposure to the unique challenges facing highly regulated businesses. This insight led him to re-focus his practice on two areas: counseling clients on how to navigate complex regulatory structures and defending clients from both regulatory investigations and lawsuits.

On May 3, 2023, the federal Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”)—the entity responsible for handling disputes over the issuance of trademarks on a nationwide level—issued a precedential opinion in In re National Concessions Group, Inc. that has significant implications for cannabis companies seeking federal trademark protection.