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.
March 16, 2020 The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, now a pandemic according to the World Health Organization, is having a significant impact on people and businesses around the globe, including those in the cannabis industry. Below, we’ve summarized the resources available from the State of California and the United States Government […]
March 13, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has reached the level of a global pandemic. That same day, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended cancelling or postponing large group events and implementing […]
February 28, 2020 On February 27, 2020 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will temporarily hold off on enforcing two key aspects of the federal hemp production rules in response to feedback from stakeholders. In particular, producers will not be penalized if they don’t have their […]
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 18, 2019 By Lauren Mendelsohn Yesterday, the United States Department of Food & Agriculture (USDA) announced that it was extending the deadline to submit comments on its U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program interim final rule. We previously discussed the USDA’s interim final rule here and here. Comments must now […]
November 26, 2019 By Lauren Mendelsohn On November 25, 2019 the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sent out warning letters to 15 different companies for selling CBD products that violate the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). In addition to sending these new warning letters, the FDA […]
November 12, 2019 By Lauren Mendelsohn, Esq. On October 31, 2019 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published an Interim Final Rule for hemp production under the 2018 Farm Bill. We previously discussed the 2018 Farm Bill here. The Interim Final Rule outlines the process […]