AZLawHelp.org As an attorney practicing in the nascent field of Medical Cannabis law, one of the most common questions I get from medical marijuana patients is whether they can be fired by their employer simply for having a Medical Marijuana Card. The short answer is No. The long answer is much more complicated. Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Act (the “AMMA”) is …
How to legally invest in pot companies, Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley discusses with CNBC
by Michelle Castillo | CNBC Score one for the stoners: The pot industry is poised to be gigantic as more states embrace legalization. And, if you want to get in on the ground floor, several advocates say now is the right time to bet big on marijuana. It’s important to note that the business is still illegal. Ryan Hurley, partner …
Many complications, but few solutions in banking; by Rose Law Group Attorney Jana Weltzin in Marijuana Venture Magazine
Even state-chartered banks often rely on Federal Reserve by Jana Weltzin Due to the lack of traditional banking services, cannabis business owners are faced with a cash management and security disaster. Cannabis appears to be the only state-sanctioned business whose financing ability is restricted to private individual loans that are usually unsecured and subject to extremely high interest rates. What …
Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley to speak at Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo
The 2nd Annual Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo is the leading forum for doing business in one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. If you’re employed in the cannabis industry, a current business owner, interested in starting a cannabis business, provide private equity & investment resources, or provide professional or business services, this is an event …
Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley speaking at World Cannabis Congress and Business Exposition in June; Learn how to legally invest in the marijuana industry
by Johnny Greene | The Weed Blog Investing in the marijuana industry is a tricky thing. In most other industries, the main things to look for in an investment is if and when you will get a return on your investment, and how much. That is true of the marijuana industry as well, but investing in the marijuana industry also …
Rose Law Group Litigation Attorney Evan Bolick for ‘Record Reporter,’ SCOTUS supremacy query
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Marijuana businesses face extra scrutiny from banks; by Rose Law Group Attorney Jana Weltzin in Marijuana Venture Magazine
By Jana Weltzin Despite growing support for legalization of cannabis, federal law remains stagnant, making banks uneasy about doing business with cannabis companies. The federal government has yet to enact an authoritative law that explicitly gives banks the blessing to do business with cannabis companies. However, the U.S. Department of Justice’s guidance memo from August 2013 bluntly states that the …
Path to success involves navigating legal obstacles by Rose Law Group Attorney Jana Weltzin in Marijuana Venture Magazine
by Jana Weltzin, Rose Law Group Attorney | Marijuana Venture Magazine To be seen as a valid, legitimate industry, treat it as such The cannabis industry continues to emerge and evolve, proving it’s not just a passing fad, but a valid and legitimate economic force. However, many of its key players struggle to comprehend the extensive industry rules and requirements, …
[OP-ED] Prohibition’s crimes or sensible regulation? Take your choice on marijuana – co-written by Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley
(Editor’s note: Opinion pieces are published for discussions purposes only.) By Dr. Gina Berman and M. Ryan Hurley, president and treasurer, respectively, of Marijuana Policy Project of Arizona. Hurley also is a partner in Rose Law Group and chairman of its Medical Marijuana Department. In Sheila Polk and Merilee Fowler’s guest column (“Why ‘Big Marijuana’ must be stopped,” Viewpoints, Jan. …
Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley tells ‘Business Journal’ expect recreational marijuana initiative
By Angela Gonzales | Phoenix Business Journal It doesn’t look as though the Arizona Legislature will ever pass a bill to legalize the use of recreational marijuana, so Ryan Hurley and some pot proponents are taking matters into their own hands. ” Ethan Orr was not re-elected, so unfortunately, he will not be bringing his bill forward,” Hurley said. Orr, …
