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 & Lauren Mendelsohn November 22, 2024 Senate Bill 1064 has been signed into law and, effective January 1, 2025, will amend the cannabis regulatory framework in California by adding a new type of statutory license, the Combined Activities License (CAL). The Combined Activities License (CAL) is […]
by Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn August 29, 2024 The California Legislature passed two bills on August 28, 2024 which would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes and also allow licensed cultivators to engage in direct-to-consumer sales at cannabis events. The bills are now headed to Governor Newsom for consideration. Assembly […]
Friday, July 12, 2024 We are honored to be part of the California State Fair Cannabis Awards & Exhibit again this year! Our Founder and Managing Partner Omar Figueroa is an official CA State Fair Cannabis Ambassador, and both Omar and Lauren spoke at the inaugural CA State Fair […]
by Omar Figueroa & Lauren Mendelsohn May 2, 2024 We recently wrote that the Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III controlled substance. A recent update by the Congressional Research Service makes clear that rescheduling is predicted to result in significant federal tax relief […]
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 […]
by Omar Figueroa April 5, 2023 A proposed California law would require licensed cannabis businesses (hereafter “licensees”) to pay bills owed to other licensees or face disciplinary action. According to the Digest prepared by the Legislative Counsel, Assembly Bill 766 would require the payment of goods and services sold or […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn March 15, 2023 Cannabis-related events have been happening in California for many years. The State’s governing cannabis law, the Medicinal and Adult Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), and the regulations issued by the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), allow such activities provided that applicable […]
by Omar Figueroa April 26, 2022 On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, craft cultivators from all across California rallied in Sacramento in support of Assembly Bill 2691. This proposed legislation would allow licensed cultivators with less than one acre to sell directly to consumers at farmer’s markets and other cannabis events […]
By Omar Figueroa April 22, 2022 On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, craft cultivators from all across California will rally in Sacramento in support of Assembly Bill 2691. This proposed legislation would allow licensed cultivators with less than one acre to sell directly to consumers at farmer’s markets and other […]