Law Offices of Omar Figueroa
The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is a boutique California law firm focusing on cannabis law. We fight for justice and human rights, and advocate passionately for our clients every step of the way.
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DEA Clarifies that delta-9-THCO and delta-8-THCO are Schedule I Controlled Substances
by Omar Figueroa February 13, 2023 On February 13, 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) clarified the control status under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of THC acetate ester (THCO). […
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New Emergency Cannabis Tax Regulations Approved
By Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. February 3, 2023 On January 30, 2023 the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved emergency regulations related to cannabis taxes that were proposed by …
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California Seeks Formal Opinion Regarding Interstate Cannabis Commerce
Department of Cannabis Control asks State Attorney General for Opinion Regarding Commercial Cannabis Activity Between California and Out-of-State Licensees By Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn Janua…
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New York Psychedelics Legalization Has Strong Start in 2023
by Andrew Kingsdale January 23, 2023 Alice in Wonderland statute in New York City’s Central Park Two recent developments in New York—a new law on the books, and a revamped […]
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A Look Back at 2022 in California Cannabis, Hemp & Psychedelics
By Lauren Mendelsohn December 29, 2022 2022 was a significant year for cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics policy in California. We’ve summarized some of the key events below. CANNABIS Legislati…
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New York’s Cannabis and Hemp Markets Exploded in 2022
By Andrew Kingsdale December 23, 2022 Over the past year, unregulated cannabis and hemp-derived products became ubiquitous and conspicuous in New York. Yet at the same time, 2022 also was momentous […
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DEA Confirms that Cannabis Seeds, Tissue Culture, and Other Genetic Material Are Not Necessarily Controlled under the CSA
by Omar Figueroa December 21, 2022 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed that any seed, tissue culture, or other genetic material is not controlled under the Controlled…
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California Senator Reintroduces Bill to Decriminalize Psychedelics
by Omar Figueroa December 17, 2022 California State Senator Scott Wiener has reintroduced a bill for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session to decriminalize certain psychedelics under California law. Sen…
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Sebastopol City Council Unanimously Adopts Surveillance Technology Ordinance
On December 6, 2022, the Sebastopol City Council unanimously approved and adopted the Surveillance Technology and Community Safety ordinance proposed by the Sonoma County Chapter of the …
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Vote for Us in the North Bay Bohemian’s Best of 2023 Readers Poll!
November 14, 2022 It’s that time of year again: the North Bay Bohemian‘s annual “Best of” Readers Poll! We are honored to have won various titles over the past [……
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International Treaties May Limit United States Cannabis Scheduling Changes
by Lauren Mendelsohn and Omar Figueroa November 7, 2022 ˜ Please check out our latest Expert Analysis for Law360, which can be downloaded here.
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