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.
by Omar Figueroa, April 10, 2020 We are honored that the pro bono efforts of Senior Associate Lauren Mendelsohn have gained the attention of the California Governor’s Office. Lauren is leading an effort by the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa, joined by many in the California cannabis industry who have […]
March 27, 2020 Recently, we discussed a Shelter-in-Place Order issued by Sonoma County in response to the coronavirus outbreak. After that blog post was published, the county added a new FAQ to their website regarding cannabis testing labs that has led to much confusion. Specifically, it reads: Q: Is a […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn and Omar Figueroa March 21, 2020 On the evening of March 20, 2020, after requests from cannabis industry advocates (including our office), California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a document listing what the State Public Health Officer has designated as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” who can continue operating during […]
March 17, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn Today, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services issued a “Shelter in Place” Order directing all county residents to stay inside unless engaging in certain essential and health-related activities. The Order specifically includes “licensed cannabis businesses” in the list of “Healthcare Operations” that can […]
February 25, 2020 By Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn **NOTE 3/5/21: Modifications to the proposed regulations have been released since this blog post was published. We encourage you to visit the CalCannabis Appellations Program webpage for the most up-to-date information.** On February 20, 2020 the California Department of Food & […]
February 21, 2020 By Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn **NOTE 3/5/21: Modifications to the proposed regulations have been released since this blog post was published. We encourage you to visit the CalCannabis Appellations Program webpage for the most up-to-date information.** On February 20, 2020 the California Department of Food & […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn January 23, 2020 Today, California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) released proposed emergency regulations that would require that certain licensed cannabis businesses display their unique Quick Response Code (“QR Code”) where cannabis products are sold and carry their QR Code with them when delivering or transporting cannabis […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. January 10, 2020 On Friday, January 10, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his budget proposal for 2020-2021, which included some major changes related to cannabis industry taxation and regulation. The proposal seeks to consolidate California’s three cannabis licensing agencies (the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the […]
December 7, 2019 By Andrew Kingsdale California’s cannabis packaging laws have long required that cannabis and cannabis products be sold in “child-resistant” packaging, but through most of the past two years that requirement could be met by using either individual product packaging or exit package at retail sale. (Cal. Bus. […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. November 4, 2019 On October 1, 2019 the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors adopted changes to the county’s cannabis cultivation rules that will have a major impact on farmers there as well as those who are looking to gain a foothold in this part of the […]