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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*For “safe harbor” protection September 8, 2023 By Lauren Mendelsohn On October 1, 2023 the one-year phase-in period for the Proposition 65 warning regulations specifically for cannabis smoke and delta-9-THC that were adopted last year by OEHHA will end, meaning that any products manufactured and labeled on or after […]
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 […]