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 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 […]
April 19, 2022 Today the Law Offices of Omar Figueroa submitted our comments to the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) regarding the agency’s proposed consolidated medical and adult-use cannabis regulations. The proposed regulations would make permanent (though we use that word loosely) some of the changes initially brought about […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn March 14, 2022 Today, the California Department of Cannabis Control launched CannaConnect, a virtual compliance resource hub for cannabis operators. The hub contains several useful resources, including but not limited to: “You’re Licensed: Now What?“ “What to Expect When You’re Inspected“ “Requirements for Provisional Licenses“ “Key Dates […]
Founder and Principal Attorney Omar Figueroa and Senior Associate Attorney Lauren Mendelsohn will be presenting a webinar on February 3, 2022 on how to comply with California’s rules for B2B cannabis trade samples and donations of medical cannabis to patients and caregivers. The webinar will be hosted by the Humboldt […]
By Lauren Mendelsohn October 18, 2021 California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), the agency that is responsible for licensing and regulating all cannabis businesses in California — created a few months ago via consolidation of three other agencies (BCC, CDFA-CalCannabis & CDPH-MCSB) — is currently doing routine inspections of licensees […]
Senior Associate Attorney Lauren Mendelsohn will speak about how cannabis companies can comply with California’s Proposition 65 at an event on August 29 hosted by the Sonoma County Growers Alliance. This event is free for SCGA members, and $25 for general public. Advanced registration required, limited seating available.