October 8, 2025
Expansion of School Districts’ Duties Regarding Reporting and Handling of Sexual Misconduct Matters
Effective January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (“SB”) 848 adds new requirements and duties for local educational agencies (“LEAs”) with regard to: reporting and handling sexual misconduct by employees, expanding the definitions of “violent crime” and ...... Read More
September 29, 2025
With Legislative Decrease in the Applicable State Excise Tax, Cannabis Retailers Receive Some Re“leaf” to Mounting Operating Costs
By: Shelley Preisler Due to state legislation enacted in 2022, cannabis retailers saw a significant increase to the state excise tax beginning July 1, 2025. However, the rate will return to 15% on October 1, ...... Read More
September 26, 2025
Tania Ochoa Named Partner at Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP (OMLO)
Los Angeles law firm Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP (OMLO) is pleased to announce that it has elevated Tania Ochoa to Partner of the firm. “Over the course of her time at OMLO, Tania has ...... Read More
September 15, 2025
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: How Mendez v. Westminster School District of Orange County Ended Segregation in California Schools
As a certified minority-owned law firm, OMLO is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15 through October 15, and to highlight the culture and contributions of those whose ancestors came ...... Read More
August 21, 2025
Rick R. Olivarez and Colin Barr Named to 2026 “Best Lawyers in America” List; 11 Named to 2026 “Ones to Watch” List
The firm is pleased to announce that Rick R. Olivarez and Colin Barr have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” in the practice areas of Construction Law ...... Read More
July 29, 2025
The Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal Spotlights OMLO’s Pioneering Minority Representation
As part of a special report on minority-owned law firms, OMLO was recently featured in the Daily Journal article “Brick by brick: OMLO’s rise as a minority-owned powerhouse in California law.” The feature delves into ...... Read More
July 22, 2025
Paloma Perez-McEvoy Interviewed by The Daily Journal’s Cal Lawyer About the Practice of Municipal Law – “A Career With Real World Impact”
Paloma Perez-McEvoy was recently interviewed by the Daily Journal for their Cal Lawyer site about the practice of Municipal Law and the reasons why new attorneys may want to consider a career in this rewarding ...... Read More
June 18, 2025
Observing Juneteenth
OMLO is proud to acknowledge and honor Juneteenth, the oldest national observance of the ending of slavery in the United States, as both a national holiday and a firmwide holiday. The holiday commemorates the events ...... Read More
June 1, 2025
Celebrating Pride Month
OMLO is proud to celebrate Pride Month and recognize the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Our firm believes in creating a culture that is rooted in inclusion and celebrates all individuals equally. This ...... Read More
May 29, 2025
Los Angeles Business Journal Names Christine Hsu and Stephanie Vasquez to 2025 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” List
The firm is pleased to announce that partners Christine Hsu and Stephanie Vasquez have been honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal in its 2025 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” list. Each year, the list recognizes the region’s ...... Read More
May 1, 2025
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
As a certified minority-owned law firm, OMLO celebrates all cultures. Our firm is proud to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, honoring generations of individuals who have contributed to our ...... Read More
April 30, 2025
Update on Sanctuary City Litigation and New Executive Orders Regarding Immigration Enforcement
On April 28, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order entitled “Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens” which is anticipated to result in a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that “obstruct the enforcement of Federal ...... Read More