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Hiring: Civil Litigation Attorney Cultiva Law, PLLC Seattle, WA 98121

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7 months ago

February 12, 2023

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Here at Cultiva Law, PLLC we have a different culture than most corporate law firms. We strive to be the kind of employer that gives our employees flexibility in their working hours and a work-life balance you will not find at most law firms. We believe it is possible to have a rewarding career that does not prevent you from having a healthy personal life.

We are seeking an eager and passionate Litigation Attorney to join our Seattle, WA office. This attorney will support the managing attorney for the Seattle office doing litigation work related to business and regulatory disputes associated with the cannabis industry and will work collaboratively with other members of the Cultiva offices in Washington, Washington and California to analyze new business, assist with current client workload, and to help grow the firm’s presence.

Outstanding writing skills and proven litigation experience, up through trial are a prerequisite and this attorney must be able to make and communicate difficult decisions, handle multiple complex situations, and produce high quality work while advocating for our clients under time pressure and during disputes. We are responsible for helping our clients solve exciting business and regulatory challenges in a rapidly growing, constantly changing, emerging market and are seeking someone who is excited to learn and grow with the industry.

Qualifications

Washington Bar license (required)
Interest or experience in Cannabis Law
Litigation experience, drafting pleadings, managing files, depositions, arbitrations and trial
Exceptional writing (writing sample required) and communication skills
Legal Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead initiatives, a person who can work independently but also knows how to work well with others as part of a team
A high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment

Compensation and Benefits

Salary based on experience and qualifications
Generous PTO package
Bus pass or parking
Health insurance and Dental after first of the month following 60 days

Please submit your resume and writing sample plus cover letter explaining why you want to work in the cannabis industry.

*This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. Cultiva Law, PLLC reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. This position is “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Seattle, WA 98121: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Michigan Businessman Sentenced to 2+ Years In Prison for Cannabis Industry Bribes

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1 week ago

September 17, 2023

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A Michigan businessman on Thursday was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for bribing the former head of the state cannabis licensing board, the Associated Press reports. John Dalaly pleaded guilty to the charges in April, admitting that he had paid Rick Johnson at least $68,200 in cash and other benefits, including two private flights to Canada, and hired Johnson’s wife, who helped him fill out forms that would end up in front of the state Medical Marihuana Licensing Board, as a consultant for $4,000 a month.

Johnson, a Republican who served as House speaker from 2001 to 2004 chaired the board for two years before it was disbanded in 2019. He has admitted to accepting at least $110,000 in bribes while head of the board and is currently awaiting sentencing. Prosecutors are recommending a six-year prison term for Johnson.

Two lobbyists have also pled guilty in the scheme.

Following Dalaly’s sentencing, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten said, “Public corruption is a poison to our democracy, and we will hold offenders accountable whenever and wherever we find them.”

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NJ state panel has ordered a police officer be reinstated after she was fired for using cannabis

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4 weeks ago

August 29, 2023

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Joshua Bauchner Ansell Law co-chair of the Litigation Department, head of the Controlled Substances and Regulatory Law Department, and a member of the Community Association and Bankruptcy departments. He devotes his practice to complex commercial, class action, bankruptcy-related and securities litigation

The NJ Monitor writes

The first battle in the war over whether New Jersey law enforcement officers can use cannabis when they’re off duty is over, and the cops who want to partake in legal weed are winning.

Recent decisions from a state administrative law judge and the Civil Service Commission found in favor of a Jersey City cop who was fired after she used cannabis, with the judge ruling against the city’s claim that it can fire officers even if they use the substance legally and not on duty.

The decisions are significant not just because they appear to be the first to wade into this controversy after a handful of local leaders came out against letting their officers partake in legal weed. They are also noteworthy because Jersey City’s Democratic mayor, Steve Fulop, is seeking to become the state’s next governor. Fulop has ignored a 2022 memo issued by Attorney General Matt Platkin that says cops can use cannabis when they’re off duty.

The attorney for the officer in question did not respond to a request for comment. He is also representing three other Jersey City police officers who were fired after using cannabis. Those three cases have yet to make it to the Civil Service Commission.

Joshua Bauchner, a Woodland Park-based lawyer who specializes in civil and cannabis litigation, called the city’s actions here “distasteful.”

“It’s a travesty that Jersey City would press this case. There’s no rational basis for it,” Bauchner said.

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Benzinga: Wrigley Skittles Maker Resolves Trademark Dispute With Cannabis Company Over ‘ZKITTLEZ’

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3 months ago

July 5, 2023

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Wrigley, the maker of colorful candy Skittles, settled a lawsuit accusing a cannabis company of trademark infringement for marketing products under the “ZKITTLEZ” name.

In a proposed permanent injunction filed on Monday in Chicago federal court, Terphogz LLC agreed not to use Skittles, Zkittlez or any similar names or terms for cannabis-related sales, reported Reuters.

What happened: Wrigley accused Terphogz of undermining nearly 50 years of goodwill generated by the Skittles brand with its “freewheeling use” of the Skittles marks to sell cannabis, weed paraphernalia and other merchandise, some of which also carried the colorful rainbow theme, which characterizes Skittles.

Terphogz, based in Mendocino, California, claimed it did not sell cannabis, but licensed its intellectual property rights to other companies that sold cannabis legally, reported Reuters citing court papers.

Under the terms of the settlement, Terphogz will have to stop using slogans such as “Taste the Z Train” and “Taste the Strain Bro,” which Wrigley said was too similar to its Skittles’ longtime slogan “Taste the Rainbow.” It also agreed to give up the domain name zkittlez.com, though it can continue to use the letter “Z.”

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/23/07/33108906/wrigley-skittles-maker-resolves-trademark-dispute-with-cannabis-company-over-zkittlez