Advised clients on federal tax issues under Internal Revenue Code Section 280E, which limits the deductibility of certain business expenses in connection with the sale of drugs that are illegal or regulated under federal law.

John C. Rodney
John Rodney Clark HillPittsburgh

John C. Rodney
Of Counsel
John C. Rodney represents companies and investors in tax, corporate, and venture capital matters. He assists with acquisitions and divestitures, debt and equity financing, securities offerings, and tax planning.
John has more than 40 years of broad-based experience in sophisticated transactions for an array of businesses, including numerous early-stage ventures and others involved in manufacturing, transportation, energy, communications, healthcare, and real estate. Owners, senior management, and general counsel rely on his wide understanding of accounting, financial and general business matters in addition to his legal skills.
In connection with its receipt of two medical marijuana dispensary licenses in Pennsylvania, have advised a client on formulating its application and appeals with respect to these licenses, capital-raising documentation, media “right to know” requests, real estate transactions and zoning, and employment matters.