Stoel Rives attorneys Susan Johnson and Jim Shore will be part of the faculty for a one-day Law Seminars International conference on June 11 regarding Washington’s Initiative 502 that legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Susan will serve as co-chair of the conference, while Jim will present on I502 implications for employer policies and procedures.

The seminar will examine the challenging legal, regulatory and business issues arising from the creation of Washington’s new commercial cannabis industry. Panelists will discuss the Washington State Liquor Control Board’s efforts to develop a “first in the Nation” regulatory scheme for the commercial cannabis marketplace, the effect those regulations may have on prospective business interests (including land use, commercial real estate, and employment law issues), the state and federal dichotomy regarding the legalization of marijuana, and other legal challenges that may result from the passage of Washington’s I-502.

The seminar will conclude with an engaging discussion of ethical issues facing attorneys who provide advice to clients despite the clear conflict of state and federal laws.

For more information, visit http://www.lawseminars.com/detail.php?SeminarCode=13POTREWA.

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Stephanie Meier is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Corporate group and focuses her practice in the area of alcohol beverage law. Stephanie advises alcohol beverage industry clients, including wineries, breweries, distilleries and retailers, on all aspects of state and federal licensing and permitting…

Stephanie Meier is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Corporate group and focuses her practice in the area of alcohol beverage law. Stephanie advises alcohol beverage industry clients, including wineries, breweries, distilleries and retailers, on all aspects of state and federal licensing and permitting, post-licensing regulatory compliance, local and national marketing promotions, state and federal label and packaging compliance, state and federal tax issues, contracts, and distribution issues. She also represents clients outside the alcohol beverage industry with general corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions.