Court asked to rule Arizona’s fee for medical pot permits is illegally high; reaction from Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner, director Cannabis Dept.

By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services via Arizona Daily Star An attorney is asking the Court of Appeals to force health officials to slash what they charge medical marijuana users for the state-issued permit needed to buy the drug. The $150 that patients must pay annually is illegally high, attorney Sean Berberian said Monday. He said it is far …

Licensing medical marijuana stirs up trouble for states; perspective provided by Ryan Hurley, Rose Law Group Partner and Director of Medical Marijuana Department

By Rebecca Beitsch | Stateline The seven lucky balls that popped out of the Arizona Department of Health Services lottery machine in October produced big winners — not in the state’s Powerball game, but in the competition to make money in the medical marijuana industry. The prize winners were granted licenses to open a medical marijuana dispensary in a state …

Ryan Hurley, Director of Rose Law Group Medical Marijuana Department comments on Arizona Medical Cannabis Industry

Ryan Hurley Director of Rose Law Group Medical Marijuana Department was quoted in Marijuana Business Daily’s article “Arizona Medical Cannabis Industry Poised for Growth, Competition” by John Schroyer “Our market has been growing pretty steadily. The interesting thing is (the new licenses will) be primarily in populated areas – so mostly Phoenix, some in Tucson and Prescott… So it’ll definitely add …

Phoenix eyes MMJ zoning; Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley says such would hinder the business

By Brenna Goth | The Arizona Republic Phoenix could approve stricter zoning for medical-marijuana facilities Facilities would need to be farther from places of worship, daycare centers and homeless shelters The changes are preparation for the possible legalization of recreational marijuana Medical-marijuana facilities may soon have fewer options of where to open in Phoenix, through zoning changes the city is …

Legal ‘gray area’ leaves Arizona medical marijuana patients at risk for eviction; Rose Law Group attorney Logan Elia discusses with 3TV & CBS 5

By Derek Staahl | 3TV & CSB 5 Tucson News Now Medical marijuana may be legal in Arizona, but using it can still get you kicked out of your home. Some Valley landlords have provisions in their leases that specifically ban medical marijuana use, even by card-holding patients, and a violation can result in eviction. Vince Borinsky said he was …

The latest legal developments in the medical marijuana debate; interview with Rose Law Group partner Ryan Hurley

By Lisa Ellis and Nikki Kean | Practical Pain Management The new year has brought reasons to celebrate for medical marijuana proponents. A flurry of activity occurred at the end of 2015, including Congressional passage of the Rohrabacker-Farr amendment  (H.R. 83, Sec. 538)1 and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) easing restrictions for medical marijuana research.2 According to an article in Forbes, …

Rose Law Group Senior Partner Ryan Hurley is nominated for Cann Awards 2015 Most Influential Person in the Industry

Cannabis Economy is proud to present the nominees for the 2nd Annual CannAwards. CannAwards honors and celebrates leadership and innovation in Cannabis. Six regional awards ceremonies lead to the international finale in early 2016. CannAwards offers an unique opportunity for cannabis industry members to vote for their peers. From September 15-November 1, members can vote for their favorite product, brand, …

Residents oppose medical marijuana dispensary; Rose Law Group Senior Partner Ryan Hurley discusses with Fox10

by Nicole Garcia | Fox10 Not in my neighborhood, that is what many central Phoenix residents are saying to a medical marijuana dispensary that wants to set up shop in Phoenix. Some residents are opposed to a dispensary opening up in the heart of Phoenix near 32nd Street and Shea. There’s a high school less than a mile away, homes, …

Smoking butts out of multifamily business; Rose Law Group Senior Partner Ryan Hurley discusses Arizona marijuana legislation

by James Bunting | AZ Big Media One of the most talked about ballot initiatives this year has been the Arizona Marijuana Legislation Initiative. If it makes it onto the ballot and is approved by voters, the possession and consumption of marijuana would be legal for people 21 years old and older. A 15-percent tax would be levied on the …