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 September 6, 2024 On Friday, September 6, 2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced they intend to adopt emergency regulations which would, among other things, prohibit manufactured hemp products from containing any detectable amount of total THC (which per the […]
March 27, 2020 Recently, we discussed a Shelter-in-Place Order issued by Sonoma County in response to the coronavirus outbreak. After that blog post was published, the county added a new FAQ to their website regarding cannabis testing labs that has led to much confusion. Specifically, it reads: Q: Is a […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn and Omar Figueroa March 21, 2020 On the evening of March 20, 2020, after requests from cannabis industry advocates (including our office), California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a document listing what the State Public Health Officer has designated as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” who can continue operating during […]
March 17, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn Today, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services issued a “Shelter in Place” Order directing all county residents to stay inside unless engaging in certain essential and health-related activities. The Order specifically includes “licensed cannabis businesses” in the list of “Healthcare Operations” that can […]
March 13, 2020 By Lauren Mendelsohn On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has reached the level of a global pandemic. That same day, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended cancelling or postponing large group events and implementing […]