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.
April 1, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn Last night, the Sonoma County Health Officer extended the county’s “Shelter in Place” order until May 3, 2020 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We previously discussed Sonoma County’s order here and here, and the statewide order here and here. The updated Order […]
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 19, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order asking Californians to stay home except for essential needs in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This action follows the lead taken by numerous cities and counties across Northern California who issued “shelter in […]
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 […]
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 & […]