Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner, director Medical Cannabis Department talks to Leafly about Phoenix scrapping proposed cannabis tax

By Ben Adlin | Leafly Phoenix patients can breathe a sigh of relief this week after a unanimous vote by the Phoenix City Council to scrap a proposal that would’ve imposed heavy taxes on medical cannabis. The plan, floated last week by Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams, offered several possible tax options. Each was so steep that dispensary operators warned it …

Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner, director Medical Cannabis Department, talks to Marijuana Business Daily about hot market

By Jeff Smith | Marijuana Business Daily Arizona’s medical marijuana market is one of the largest in the nation as well as one of the hottest, with costs to break into the market skyrocketing and investors scouring the state for potential opportunities. Prices have increased because investors see a market where: The amount of medical marijuana sold has more than doubled from …

Rose Law Group represented at upcoming U.S. Cannabis Conference October 5th and 6th

  The U.S. Cannabis Conference and Expo coming up in Phoenix brings together business leaders and professionals worldwide. We’re pleased to announce Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group Partner and Director of the Medical Cannabis Department will be speaking on business and cannabis topics. Also speaking at the conference are Jessica Hale, Medical Cannabis attorney, Thomas Galvin, Land Use attorney, and Logan Elia, Rose …

Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner and director of Medical Cannabis Department to speak at U.S. Cannabis Conference, October 5th and 6th

We’re pleased to announce Laura Bianchi, partner and director of Rose Law Group Medical Cannabis Department will be speaking at the upcoming U.S. Cannabis Conference, October 5th and 6th. You see Laura at the following: 10/5/2018: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM, West 106A, Key Fundamentals for Cannabis Businesses 10/5/2018: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM, West 106A, Cannabis and Real Estate 10/5/2018: 4:00 …

First U.S. medicinal marijuana kitchen to open in Tempe; Rose Law Group Partner & Medical Cannabis Director, Laura Bianchi buoyed by the ‘innovation’

  Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents The Mint Dispensary Fox 10 The Mint Dispensary is taking “edibles” to the next level, and launching the country’s first full-service cannabis kitchen in Tempe this October. Arizona residents that possess a medical marijuana card can now enjoy a hot meal that also contains THC. For decades, pre-packaged food and snacks have been available at dispensaries, …

Laura Bianchi, Rose Law Group partner and director of Medical Cannabis department, to perform at Dancing with the Stars Arizona 2019

Laura Bianchi, partner and director of Rose Law Group’s Medical Cannabis Practice, will take to the dance floor as part of the National Kidney Foundation’s 13th annual Dancing with the Stars Arizona fundraiser on February 22, 2019. Dancing with the Stars Arizona features performances by local luminaries partnered with professional dance instructors. All funds raised during the event go to …

Coolidge council considers allowing marijuana growing at homes; consistency key, says Laura Bianchi, partner and director of Rose Law Group Medical Cannabis Department

By Rofida Khairalla | Coolidge Examiner Although a state law may allow patients and caregivers to cultivate marijuana for medical use at home, many municipalities have not been so eager to give the go-ahead. Coolidge City Council members were on the fence about the idea when presented with a potential zoning code amendment that would enable medical marijuana patients to cultivate …

Maine allows Medical Marijuana business owners to deduct business expenses; Laura Bianchi, partner and director of Rose Law Group Medical Cannabis Department, encouraged by implementation of reasonable legislation

By Mike Daze | Bloomberg Salt Talk Blog Maine made significant amendments to its medical marijuana law, including providing a deduction for medical marijuana-related business expenses otherwise prohibited by federal tax law, when the Maine Legislature voted July 9 to override Gov. Paul LePage’s (R) veto of L.D. 1539. This is the second time the Legislature has overridden LePage’s veto of …

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

By Javier Hasse, Benzinga Staff Writer | Article published by Marketwatch 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, …