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Duane Morris LLP

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Acting on behalf of major investors, hemp cultivators, and distributors, Duane Morris LLP’ ‘depth of partners and associates’ enables them to handle M&A and commercial litigation. The firm’s offering is extensive, ranging from trade mark and patent infringement proceedings to cannabis-related compliance laws. The ’excellent’ co-head Tracy Gallegos is based out of Las Vegas, primarily specialising in assisting cannabis companies in the retail, manufacturing, and cultivation fields, while the other co-lead, Paul Josephson, has a strong track record in counselling CEOs and elected officials from New Jersey. From New York, Michael Schwamm is described as an ‘amazing partner’, concentrates on venture capital financing, and Philadelphia-based Christiane Campbell is especially active in the hospitality and pharma industries. Justin Santarosa is also highlighted for his corporate law expertise, routinely overseeing IPOs and joint ventures.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team at Duane Morris is really what sets them apart from all other firms in the space, they really are experts in their fields and amazingly human to work with. They're patient, knowledgeable and provide best of breed advice and counsel. The depth of partners and associates that are available to step in to complex cases and drive results for the client makes them an enviable firm to have on side.’

  • ‘Michael Schwamm- amazing partner, really has the backs of his clients and is always available for them anytime day or night. He is an outstanding attorney and provides clear concise counsel as needed as well as strategic viewpoints continuously.'

Key clients

  • American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp
  • Trinity Consultants

Work highlights

Representing StateHouse in a class action litigation alleging that the labeling of THC levels in StateHouse-branded cannabis pre-rolls was false and inflated in violation of California’s consumer protection statutes.
Provides regulatory advice to Trinity Consultants, which is a global environmental consultant company that has expanded its services to the cannabis and hemp industries.