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 October 14, 2024 We recently wrote about the California emergency hemp regulations which took effect on September 23, 2024 and ban hemp products with any detectable amount of THC. As we noted, litigation ensued. Reportedly, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the […]
by Omar Figueroa & Lauren Mendelsohn September 30, 2024 On Monday, September 30, 2024, the last day for the Governor to sign laws approved by the Legislature, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1775, known colloquially as the “Cannabis Cafe Bill.” This law, which is classified as […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn March 21, 2024 Over the past few months, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued numerous recalls of cannabis products sold within California. This follows several years of almost zero cannabis product recalls in California, despite how the DCC and its predecessor, the Bureau […]
by Andrew Kingsdale September 25, 2023 At the New York Cannabis Control Board’s last meeting it announced that applications for the following adult-use, non-conditional licenses will open on October 4, 20223: retail dispensaries, distribution, processing, cultivation, and microbusinesses. The application period will be open for 60 days. […]
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 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 Andrew Kingsdale May 23, 2023 On May 11, 2023, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) met and advanced several priorities, including approving 50 conditional retail licenses, implementing a social equity plan, and introducing a new draft of proposed regulations. These initiatives aim to shape a fair and thriving […]
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 […]