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.
January 22, 2024 By Lauren Mendelsohn In a letter dated January 2, 2024, an agent at the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) confirmed that “magic mushroom” spores are legal under US Federal law and are not controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) – at least while they […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn January 4, 2024 On January 1, 2024, new employment protections for cannabis users went into effect in California. Specifically, Government Code §12954, which codifies AB 2188 (2022 – Quirk) and SB 700 (2023 – Bradford), is now active and will prevent most employers from failing to […]
January 2, 2024 The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is proud to announce that it has elevated attorney Lauren Mendelsohn to the level of Partnership. Lauren has worked at the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa since 2016, starting as an Associate Attorney before becoming the firm’s Senior Associate. As Junior […]
January 1, 2024 Congratulations to our Managing Partner Omar Figueroa for being elected to the Sonoma County Bar Association (SCBA) Board of Directors! Omar’s term on the Board began on January 1, 2024 and will end on December 31, 2026. In response to the news, he stated: “It’s an honor […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn December 22, 2023 Today, United States President Joseph Biden issued an official proclamation granting a pardon to Americans who have been convicted of, charged with, attempted to, or did use or possess marijuana for personal use in violation of U.S. federal law or Washington, D.C. city […]
by Omar Figueroa December 21, 2023 On December 19, 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal opinion addressing the question of whether an agreement between California and out-of-state licensees would result in significant legal risk to the State of California and its officials under the federal Controlled […]
It’s Time to Vote! Voting is currently open for the annual North Bay Bohemian “Best of the North Bay” Readers’ Poll! Last year we won Best Attorney (Cannabis) with your support! We have also won the titles Best Attorney (Intellectual Property), Best Attorney (Civil), and Best Law Firm over the […]
by Omar Figueroa October 8, 2023 On October 8, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1171, a bill which authorizes persons licensed by the California Department of Cannabis Control to engage in commercial cannabis activities to bring civil lawsuits against those engaging in commercial cannabis activity without […]
October 7, 2023 Today, in a major upset to drug policy reformers, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 58, a landmark piece of legislation that would have legalized certain activities involving a set list of psychedelic substances (including psilocybin, psilocyn, spores capable of producing “magic mushrooms,” DMT, and […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn September 14, 2023 California Senate Bill 58 (SB 58), which removes criminal penalties from some activities involving certain psychedelic substances, has passed through both the state Senate and Assembly, and is now sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk. We previously discussed SB 58 in detail here. However, the […]