[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, …

[VIDEO] Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley tells 3TV about legalization of marijuana

By Ashleigh Barry 3TV There will be a new era of lawmakers in Arizona this morning. The new governor and legislators will have a lot to weigh in on, including whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana. Advocates say legalizing it probably won’t happen this year. Proponents, including attorney Ryan Hurley, argue the prospects of a decriminalization bill getting a …

Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley named to Rocky Mountain Hemp Association Advisory Council

The Rocky Mountain Hemp Association is the fastest growing organization dedicated to the re-birth of industrial hemp in America. They are a mission-driven non-profit which helps connect farmers, processors, manufactures, researchers, investors and policy makers to accelerate the growth of this important industry in the United States. The Rocky Mountain Hemp Association is fortunate to receive guidance from leaders in …

RLG Partner Ryan Hurley speaking at IPA Canada conference on MMJ

Ryan Will be speaking on the Comparison of Canadian vs. U.S. Regulatory Approaches to Medical Cannabis Cultivation and Distribution. Various Approaches to Medical Marijuana Regulation: Licensing Procedures Capital requirements State vs. Local control Residency requirements Zoning and Land Use Issues Regulation of Cultivation and Dispensary Operations Inventory Control Product labeling and testing Security requirements Employee training and background checks Barriers to …

Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley speaking at the Arizona In-Home Care Association conference regarding medical marijuana and employment issues surrounding it

AZNHA’s 4th Annual Symposium — August 13, 2014 “Honoring the Past – Embracing the Present – Influencing the Future” AZNHA’s 2014 Annual Symposium will be held on August 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Tempe. Our annual event has grown significantly over the past three years and our expectations for 2014 is even better. It is AZNHA’s goal to provide …

Rose Law Group Senior Partner Ryan Hurley’s webinar for Southern States Council of Governments regarding medical marijuana is available now!

While marijuana use for medicinal purposes has been on the legislative agenda in many states outside the Southern region for a number of years, Southern state legislatures only recently have begun to grapple with the complexities of the issue. Many Southern lawmakers cite stories of families with children suffering from severe seizure or muscular disorders as the impetus for the …

Battling Back: Advice for Challenging Cannabis Licensing Lotteries, Application Processes – Rose Law Group Partner Ryan Hurley quoted

Marijuana Business Daily By Fred Dreier A growing number of states are implementing strict cannabis laws that limit the number of marijuana businesses, using lotteries or complex scoring systems to determine who gets a license. Many qualified entrepreneurs have been shut out of the industry as a result. But not all of them have gone quietly into the night. Unsuccessful …