Marijuana banking finally ranks a congressional hearing; Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner and director of Cannabis Department, comments

By Meg Ellis | Pot Network Banking in the cannabis industry has been a contentious issue due to marijuana’s current classification as a federal Schedule I drug. A hearing in Congress may mark the beginning of a change in federal policy. Federal financial policies that is. On February 13, a subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on …

Opportunity Zone experts voice concerns over program’s rules, suggest fixes In IRS hearing; Dan Gauthier, Rose Law Group transactional attorney handling many O-Zone investments, gives his take

  By Jon Banister | Bisnow The opportunity zone program has created tremendous buzz throughout the real estate industry over the last year, but many investors have been waiting on the sidelines until there is a complete set of federal regulations before deploying money into underserved areas. The Internal Revenue Service sought feedback in creating the regulations at a five-hour hearing Thursday, …

Bill would allow for more protests against zoning; Jordan Rose, Rose Law Group founder and president, comments.

By Phil Riske | Senior Reporter/Writer (STATE CAPITOL) — The House Government Committee on Thursday advanced a measure (7-3-1) designed to further protect private property owners from zoning changes that could affect the value of their property. The bill amends current law that stipulates 20 percent of property owners within an area sought to be rezoned may bring about a …

VR won’t replace model homes anytime soon

Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Fulton Homes Even in the age of virtual reality, model homes are a crucial part of the new home sales process, say five industry pros. By Jennifer Goodman | Builder A beautiful model home can be vital to closing a new home sale. Because most customers prefer to walk through a home before making a decision, …

10 days until Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner and director of Cannabis, Dances with the Stars for National Kidney Foundation of Arizona

10 Days to Go Until Dancing with the Stars Arizona! There are less than two weeks to go until Rose Law Group Partner and Cannabis Department Director Laura Bianchi takes the floor at Dancing with the Stars Arizona to raise funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. This much-anticipated annual social event, taking place on the evening of February …

Judge lets Pinal County keep collecting RTA tax

  Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents a coalition of property and business owners throughout Pinal County working to bring new transportation infrastructure to the county. By Kevin Reagan PHOENIX — A judge has decided to allow Pinal County to keep collecting a transportation tax until an appellate court decides whether it’s legally valid. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Whitten …

Queen Creek approves Shops at Terravella final plat

  Rose Law Group represents the owners of the Shops at Terravella By Josh Martinez | Queen Creek Independent The Shops at Terravella will progress after the Queen Creek Town Council approved on consent the final plat for the subdivision. At the request of Ellsworth Road and Queen Creek Road LLC and ALDI (Arizona) LLC, the council issued its approval …

Defer Gain launches Opportunity Fund

  Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Defer Gain   By Dan Gauthier, an attorney at Rose Law Group pc handling many Opportunity Zone investment counseling and Opportunity Fund structuring The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 garnered a great deal of attention in many areas upon its passage, including the treatment of taxable income and real estate. One section, the Investing in Opportunity …