Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner and director of Medical Cannabis, talks to ‘Phoenix New Times’ regarding Arizona Court of Appeals decision on cannabis extracts

By Ray Stern | Phoenix New Times Leaders in the Arizona cannabis industry say they will ignore last week’s state Court of Appeals opinion that cannabis extracts are not protected by the 2010 medical marijuana law. The June 26 ruling — coming just before the 7/10 celebration of extracts by cannabis aficionados — caused an uproar among patients, activists, and business operators. Dispensary associations and …

Trez Capital closes construction financing for Tolleson hotel

Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Virtua Partners AZBigMedia Trez Capital announced the closing of more than $10MM in financing to Phoenix-based Virtua Partners. This loan will finance a 116-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Tolleson (West Phoenix). Located adjacent to Interstate 10 near North 91st Avenue, the hotel will anchor a 21-acre mixed-use development that will include office, retail, restaurant …

Laura Bianchi, partner and director of Rose Law Group Medical Cannabis Department quoted in ‘CNN Money’ regarding Arizona cannabis extracts case

Javier Hasse, Benzinga Staff Writer | Article published at CNN Money The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled hashish isn’t protected by the 2010 Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. While the decision will most certainly be appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court, the ruling has the potential to impact patients’ use and possession of certain extracted cannabis products such as oils, waxes, …

Behind the Scenes: Azure Paradise Valley offers a unique luxury living experience

Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Shea Homes at Azure in Paradise Valley By Jim Poulin  | Phoenix Business Journal Located in the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley master-plan community near Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads, Shea Homes’ is building it’s first Signature line with Azure Paradise Valley. Starting in the high $1 millions, Azure showcases a balance of modern and transitional architecture. Inside the …

Appeals court schedules oral arguments in Apex case

Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Apex Motor Club InMaricopa Oral arguments in a lawsuit against the City of Maricopa are set to be heard by the Arizona Court of Appeals in July. Bonita Burks sued the City in May 2017 after it granted a conditional-use permit to Apex Motor Club, owned by Private Motorsports Group, for development of land west of …

Phoenix okays Mattamy Homes plan for Camelback Ranch master community

Rose Law Group Reporter staff (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Mattamy Homes.) The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday voted 7-0 to change the General Plan and 6-1 to change the zoning to permit Mattamy Homes to move forward and develop its Camelback Ranch, 199-lot master-planned community. This site is approximately 66 acres adjacent to the Camelback Ranch spring training facility, …

Medical cannabis extracts, such as vape pen oil, are illegal, Arizona Appeals Court rules; could be devastating for Ariz. medical marijuana community, says Laura Bianchi, partner and director of Rose Law Group Medical Cannabis Department

By Ray Stern | Phoenix New Times In a major legal setback to the state’s medical-marijuana community, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that cannabis extracts commonly sold in state dispensaries are illegal. The ruling affects what the court and Arizona law calls “hashish,” or the resin extracted from marijuana. Medical marijuana consumers also know it as hash oil, shatter, …

[FEATURE] Cameron Carter, Rose Law Group partner and director of Transactional Real Estate Department, talks about creative solutions, volunteering with ULI and family life

By Callan Smith | Rose Law Group Reporter For this week’s look into the people who lend their talents to the Rose Law Group (RLG) team, we spoke with Cameron Carter, partner and director of Transactional Real Estate, via email. You recently celebrated 12 years with RLG, and your name is on the door, Rose Law Group Rich Carter—congratulations! What’s is it …

Mortgages: Come full circle?

By Jim Belfiore and Jordan Rose | East Valley Tribune Anyone who owned a home a decade ago knows a little something about how housing values can fluctuate. Prior to 2006, most U.S. homeowners thought home values went only one direction: up. Sure, some years prices moderated, but generally, they went up 3 percent to 5 percent, and in some …