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.
On December 2, 2020 the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) issued a Revised Branded Merchandise Fact Sheet. This is the second revision to the Branded Merch fact sheet this year; we discussed the July 2020 revision previously here. This newer version of the fact sheet has added some factors that […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn November 25, 2020 (Updated January 12, 2021 & January 21, 2021 – see note at end) Recently, a judge in San Luis Obispo County ruled that cannabis advertisements can no longer be placed on billboards alongside interstate and state highways that cross the state line. This […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn October 27, 2020 On Friday, October 16, the Bureau of Cannabis Control (“the Bureau” or “BCC”) released proposed amendments to its regulations which would modify the criminal history disclosure requirements that cannabis license owners must provide in order to be eligible for licensure. This was done in […]
Omar will be speaking on a panel called “The Battle of Local Control and the Delivery Lawsuit” during the October 2020 edition of the State of Cannabis virtual conference. This panel will take place from 1:30pm – 2:30pm on October 1, 2020 via Zoom. For more information, visit: https://www.justsaycare.org/octobersoc To […]
Please join Senior Associate Lauren Mendelsohn and Founder Omar Figueroa on July 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. for a free webinar entitled “Branded Merch & the BCC.” We will be discussing the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s recent guidance on branded merchandise as well as Lauren’s efforts to obtain clarification from […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn January 23, 2020 Today, California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (“BCC”) released proposed emergency regulations that would require that certain licensed cannabis businesses display their unique Quick Response Code (“QR Code”) where cannabis products are sold and carry their QR Code with them when delivering or transporting cannabis […]
On December 7, 2018, California’s three cannabis licensing agencies — the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the Department of Food & Agriculture, and the Department of Public Health — released their final versions of the regulations that will govern the cannabis industry, which have been submitted to the Office of Administrative […]