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Hillel Frankel, based in McGlinchey's Nashville office, is a corporate attorney with a focus on intellectual property across various industries, notably in the entertainment and cannabis sectors. His experience lies in safeguarding copyrights, trademarks, and brand identities, as well as facilitating licensing, joint ventures, and additional branding opportunities.

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What do Megan Rapinoe, Kevin Durant, Shawn Kemp, Calvin Johnson, Willie Nelson, Wiz Kalifa, Margo Price, and Sublime all have in common? They all have created their own boutique cannabis brands. As cannabis has become more popular, celebrity athletes and musicians have taken notice and jumped into the game. This…

Continue Reading Five Things Celebrity Athletes and Musicians Should Consider When Entering into Cannabis Branding Agreements

Based on recent events, it seems likely marijuana will be rescheduled under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) sometime this year. While many industry experts have discussed the impacts in recent months, many questions still remain with respect to how the rescheduling of marijuana could impact federal trademarks and state…

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Securing Retail Space for Your Cannabis Business (Episode 2 of 2)

Obtaining retail space for any small business is a big move. There are many issues to consider, and working with a knowledgeable real estate lawyer helps to avoid surprises down the road. This episode discusses licenses for retail space for cannabis businesses from the landlord and tenant perspective. Hosts also review issues unique to the cannabis business when renting retail space.