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Bryna Dahlin and Juan Andres Mata Mentioned in Law360 About Cannabis License Dispute
July 3, 2025
Cannabis Industry Group Chair Bryna Dahlin and Managing Associate Juan Andrés Mata were mentioned in Law360 for their representation of Oregon-based cannabis company JJN Holdings LLC (Nectar) in a federal lawsuit alleging fraud against a Chicago attorney and his business associate.
The suit claims the defendants misrepresented their ability to secure an Illinois cannabis license, taking a $300,000 advance without delivering. Nectar contends that the amount owed, including interest, now exceeds $450,000.
Read the full article here.
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