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 and Lauren Mendelsohn August 30, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is suggesting that cannabis should be reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law. This significant shift reflects the view that cannabis no longer has a high potential for abuse […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn August 11, 2023 Please check out our latest Expert Analysis for Law360, which can be downloaded here. .
June 27, 2023 The Law Offices of Omar Figueroa is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been named SuperLawyers honorees this year, and were included in the 2023 Northern California SuperLawyers list. Founder and Principal Attorney, Omar Figueroa; and Senior Associate Attorney, Lauren Mendelsohn, who both […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn June 26, 2023 Cannabis consumption lounges offer locations where adults (ages 21 and over) and patients can use cannabis products safely and legally (notwithstanding U.S. federal law, of course). They can provide an economic benefit by increasing tourism and bolstering tax revenue, and also serve an important […]
by Andrew Kingsdale June 14, 2023 Photo by Kevin Ku on Unsplash. Cybersecurity breaches can deplete a company’s profits, affect its reputation, and jeopardize employee safety and customer wellbeing. According to IBM, in 2022 the global average cost of a data breach was $4.35 million, around 2.6% higher than in […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn June 4, 2023 Last week, the California State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 374 (“AB 374”), which would allow cafe-style cannabis consumption lounges to offer live music and other ticketed entertainment events. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Haney, now heads to the State Senate. The current text […]
by Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn May 25, 2023 Introduction In a significant stride toward progressive drug policies, California Senate Bill 58 (which we will abbreviate here as “SB 58”) is making waves as it advanced out of the Senate and into the Assembly on May 24, 2023. We previously […]
By Andrew Kingsdale May 17, 2023 New York State’s cannabis market offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and consumers alike, but legal restrictions apply. This post summarizes the statutory restrictions on foreign nationals interested in applying for a cannabis license or investing in a licensed cannabis business. In general, foreign nationals […]
May 9, 2023 By Lauren Mendelsohn Yesterday, our founder and principal attorney Omar Figueroa and our senior associate attorney Lauren Mendelsohn were in Sacramento lobbying on behalf of cannabis consumers, patients and businesses as part of California NORML’s and Americans for Safe Access’ annual Citizen Lobby Day. You can […]
by Omar Figueroa April 10, 2023 A new law has been proposed in California which would authorize the California Department of Cannabis Control (Department) to issue a state caterer license that authorizes the licensee to serve cannabis at a private event approved by a local jurisdiction for the purpose of […]