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.
March 1, 2024 By Lauren Mendelsohn The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) has proposed modifications to its regulations pertaining to the Cannabis Appellation Program (CAP). Public comments are due by midnight on March 19, 2024, and a virtual public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 19 […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn On February 5, 2024, the California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC”) filed emergency regulations regarding cultivation license fallowing with the Office of Administrative Law. Comments are due by Monday, February 12. The emergency regulations were prompted by the passage of SB833 in 2023 (now codified in Business […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Department of Cannabis Control asks State Attorney General for Opinion Regarding Commercial Cannabis Activity Between California and Out-of-State Licensees By Omar Figueroa and Lauren Mendelsohn January 30, 2023 On January 27, 2023, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) sent a letter to the State Attorney General’s Opinion Unit seeking […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn December 29, 2022 2022 was a significant year for cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics policy in California. We’ve summarized some of the key events below. CANNABIS Legislative Victories in Sacramento A number of cannabis-related bills were adopted in 2022 by the State legislature, which will bring about […]
November 7, 2022 By Lauren Mendelsohn On November 7, 2022 the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) adopted its comprehensive non-emergency regulation package to govern the State’s cannabis industry. The regulations went into effect immediately and apply to both medical and adult-use commercial cannabis activity, so it’s important that […]