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Juul Labs has hired Tiger Hill Partners to handle federal lobbying efforts regarding legislation related to e-cigarettes and Congressional investigations.
The San Francisco-based company, which is 35 percent owned by Philip Morris USA corporate parent Altria, says it wants to reset the vapor category by hiking the user minimum age to 21, promoting high product standards, and promoting the effective enforcement against counterfeit and compatible products.
JHM Group founder and Edelman alum James Maloney launched THP in November with political consultant/attorney Milan Dalal.
Dalal, who was of counsel to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, economic advisor to Sen Mark Warner (D-VA) and legislative director for Rep Gregory Meeks (D-NY) handles the Juul business.
Juul spent $3.2M for federal lobbying during the first nine months of 2019.
Brett Horton, who was chief of staff to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, has joined the American Hotel & Lodging Assn. as its chief advocacy officer, a new position.
Daimler Truck North American Dealer Council has hired Crossroads Strategies for representation on tariff issues.
BGR Government Affairs has picked up Denmark’s Orsted for strategic counsel and advocacy on issues regarding off-shore wind development.
Tesla has hired Trump-connected Continental Strategy for DC representation.
Ballard Partners has landed Breitling, the Swiss luxury watchmaker, for guidance related to trade and tariffs.
