Kilpatrick Townsend


Cannabis Growth Potential As an entrepreneur, investor, or business owner in an industry that is fast-evolving with different and sometimes contradictory regulations, you require a legal team that is well-informed and deeply invested in your success. At Kilpatrick, we understand the dynamics and opportunities of the cannabis industry and will help you navigate the complexities of state laws and the unique business challenges they bring. Like you, we recognize the unprecedented opportunities for businesses. We also understand the challenges stemming from the interplay between federal and state laws, which add complexity to your operations, financing, and growth plans. We are committed to understanding your business inside and out, to ensure your business is not only compliant, but also poised for sustainable growth. Reach We serve a broad spectrum of clients within the cannabis industry and understand the balance required to navigate the legal landscape while pushing the boundaries of innovation. From national and expanding brands, licensed retailers, cultivators, processors, and delivery services, to non-plant touching companies, Kilpatrick supports a wide array of businesses and investors essential to the cannabis ecosystem. Approach We assist clients with every facet of their business needs from license application or acquisition, business formation, brand expansion, intellectual property protection, to exit. Our attorneys connect you to local partners and access to capital, offering counsel on both debt and equity financing so you can grow your business. We address the industry challenges in real estate acquisitions and leasing, labor and employment issues, and help navigate the federal (280E) and state taxation intricacies. We guide businesses through the complexities of legal and regulatory compliance, and if necessary, assist with litigation. Primary Contacts David S. Ruskin Partner druskin@ktslaw.com Michael J. Breslin Partner mbreslin@ktslaw.com Evan S. Nadel Partner enadel@ktslaw.com

Cannabis Growth Potential

As an entrepreneur, investor, or business owner in an industry that is fast-evolving with different and sometimes contradictory regulations, you require a legal team that is well-informed and deeply invested in your success. At Kilpatrick, we understand the dynamics and opportunities of the cannabis industry and will help you navigate the complexities of state laws and the unique business challenges they bring.

Like you, we recognize the unprecedented opportunities for businesses. We also understand the challenges stemming from the interplay between federal and state laws, which add complexity to your operations, financing, and growth plans. We are committed to understanding your business inside and out, to ensure your business is not only compliant, but also poised for sustainable growth.

Reach

We serve a broad spectrum of clients within the cannabis industry and understand the balance required to navigate the legal landscape while pushing the boundaries of innovation. From national and expanding brands, licensed retailers, cultivators, processors, and delivery services, to non-plant touching companies, Kilpatrick supports a wide array of businesses and investors essential to the cannabis ecosystem.

Approach

We assist clients with every facet of their business needs from license application or acquisition, business formation, brand expansion, intellectual property protection, to exit. Our attorneys connect you to local partners and access to capital, offering counsel on both debt and equity financing so you can grow your business. We address the industry challenges in real estate acquisitions and leasing, labor and employment issues, and help navigate the federal (280E) and state taxation intricacies. We guide businesses through the complexities of legal and regulatory compliance, and if necessary, assist with litigation.

Primary Contacts

David S. Ruskin

Partner

druskin@ktslaw.com

Michael J. Breslin

Partner

mbreslin@ktslaw.com

Evan S. Nadel

Partner

enadel@ktslaw.com