Special Districts

Clark Alsop

Partner

(909) 483-6641

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Areas of Focus: Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Steve M. Anderson

Partner

(951) 826-8279

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Areas of Focus: Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water

Sigrid K. Asmundson

Of Counsel

(916) 551-2853

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Elections | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Jeffrey S. Ballinger

Partner

(619) 525-1343

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Areas of Focus: Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Safety | Special Districts

Bruce Beach

Partner

(619) 525-1335

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Eminent Domain | Municipal | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

Russell G. Behrens

Partner

(949) 263-6569

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | General & Special Counsel | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Water

Whitney Blackhurst

Associate

(619) 525-1303

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Areas of Focus: Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

John E. Brown

Partner

(909) 483-6640

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Areas of Focus: Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Education Law | Eminent Domain | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Joseph P. Byrne

Partner

(213) 617-7496

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water

Carlos L. Campos

Partner

(760) 837-1602

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Areas of Focus: Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Labor & Employment | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

Rebecca Chaparro

Associate

(619) 525-1310

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Areas of Focus: Business | Business Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

Mary Beth Coburn

Partner

(619) 525-1369

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Areas of Focus: Business Services & School Facilities | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Contracts & Construction | School Finances, Developer Fees & Mitigation | Special Districts

Janet E. Coleson

Partner

(925) 977-3319

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Roger K. Crawford

Partner

(909) 466-4918

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Areas of Focus: Labor & Employment | Labor & Employment Litigation | Labor Negotiations & Other Union Matters | Public Agency Labor & Employment | Wage & Hour Law | Workplace Safety

Piero C. Dallarda

Partner

(951) 826-8338

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Special Districts

Paula C. P. de Sousa Mills

Partner

(619) 525-1328

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts

Steven C. DeBaun

Partner

(951) 826-8201

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Transportation

Scott Ditfurth

Partner

(951) 826-8209

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Transportation

Warren B. Diven

Partner

(619) 525-1337

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Areas of Focus: Fees, Taxes & Assessments | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Public Finance

Tyree K. Dorward

Partner

(619) 525-1338

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Areas of Focus: Business Services & School Facilities | Education Law | Public Contracts & Construction

Jeffrey V. Dunn

Partner

(949) 263-2616

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Water

Ruben Duran

Partner

(213) 787-2569

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Mark A. Easter

Partner

(951) 826-8237

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Areas of Focus: Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts

Jeffry F. Ferre

Partner

(951) 826-8271

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts

John D. Freshman

Senior Director of Governmental Affairs*

(202) 370-5301

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Areas of Focus: Air Quality | Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Government Relations | Hazardous Waste | Water

Paeter E. Garcia

Partner

(213) 787-2543

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | General & Special Counsel | Special Districts | Water

Eric L. Garner

Partner

(213) 787-2561

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water | Water Rights

James B. Gilpin

Partner

(619) 525-1341

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Contracts & Construction

Shawn D. Hagerty

Partner

(619) 525-1327

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water | Water Quality

Robert Hargreaves

Partner

(760) 837-1604

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Renewable Energy | Water

Elizabeth W. Hull

Partner

(949) 263-2608

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Eminent Domain | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Public-Private Partnerships

Lutfi Kharuf

Associate

(213) 787-2550

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Areas of Focus: Fees, Taxes & Assessments | Public Finance | Special Districts

Deborah J. Kollars

Associate

(916) 551-2823

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Areas of Focus: Education Litigation | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water

Arthur L. Littleworth

Partner

(951) 826-8207

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Special Districts | Water Rights

Michael J. Maurer

Associate

(213) 787-2557

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Contracts & Construction

Joshua Nelson

Partner

(916) 551-2859

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Areas of Focus: California Public Utilities Commission | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Fees, Taxes & Assessments | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Telecommunications

HongDao Nguyen

Associate

(949) 263-2614

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

Thomas Oh

Associate

(213) 787-2544

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Areas of Focus: Municipal | Special Districts | Telecommunications

Nancy A. Park

Partner

(916) 551-2849

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Areas of Focus: Agri-Business | Business | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Finance & Banking | Municipal | Real Estate

Victor Ponto

Associate

(909) 483-6658

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Glen W. Price

Partner

(951) 826-8314

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Areas of Focus: Business | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Intellectual Property | Real Estate | Renewable Energy | Special Districts

Lindsay D. Puckett

Partner

(619) 525-1378

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) | Water

Thomas A. Rice

Associate

(909) 466-4913

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Labor & Employment | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Michael T. Riddell

Partner

(951) 826-8210

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water

Gregory Rodriguez

Of Counsel

(202) 370-5308

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Areas of Focus: Government Relations | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Transportation

Isabel C. Safie

Partner

(951) 826-8309

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Areas of Focus: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation | Labor & Employment | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Tax

Danielle G. Sakai

Partner

(951) 826-8328

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Hazardous Waste | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

Kelly J. Salt

Partner

(619) 525-1375

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Finance | Special Districts | Water

Hannah Schartiger

Associate

(619) 525-1395

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts

Charity B. Schiller

Partner

(951) 826-8223

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) | Special Districts | Water

Gary W. Schons

Of Counsel

(619) 525-1348

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Areas of Focus: Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Safety | Special Districts

Ana D. Schwab

Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs*

(202) 370-5311

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Government Relations | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water

A. Haviva Shane

Of Counsel

(951) 826-8289

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts | Transportation | Water

Ward H. Simmons

Of Counsel

(951) 826-8366

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Areas of Focus: Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water

Ann M. Siprelle

Partner

(916) 551-2834

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts

Andrew M. Skanchy

Of Counsel

(916) 551-2854

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Scott C. Smith

Partner

(949) 263-6561

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Elections | Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Municipal Law

Gregory G. Snarr

Associate

(951) 826-8202

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Eminent Domain | Labor & Employment | Municipal Law | Public Agency Labor & Employment | Special Districts

Krysten Steele

Paralegal*

(909) 483-6653

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Areas of Focus: Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

Nancy G. Stubbs

Paralegal*

(909) 483-6649

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Areas of Focus: Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts

Malathy Subramanian

Partner

(925) 977-3303

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Transportation

Gene Tanaka

Partner

(925) 977-3301

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Hazardous Waste | Public Agency Litigation | Water

Marc Tran

Associate

(909) 466-4912

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Areas of Focus: Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Jill Tremblay

Associate

(760) 200-3060

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Areas of Focus: Business | Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Trusts & Estates

Dianna Marie Valdez

Paralegal*

(951) 826-8252

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Areas of Focus: Education | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Wendy Y. Wang

Of Counsel

(213) 787-2554

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts | Water

Deborah A. Wordham

Of Counsel

(213) 787-2542

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Water

Natalie R. Wright

Paralegal*

(949) 263-6583

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Areas of Focus: Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts

Jamey M. Wyman

Associate

(213) 787-2553

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Areas of Focus: Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Transportation

Dawn M. Yandel

Paralegal*

(619) 525-1330

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Areas of Focus: Business | Business Litigation | Special Districts

Event Jun 28, 2017

Promoting Public and Private Sector Collaboration in a Driverless World

Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law

Event Jun 26, 2017

When LAFCO Opinions Collide

Exploring the Unique Perspectives of LAFCO Commissioners, Legal Counsel and Staff

Event Jun 26, 2017

Crisis Mode: Practical Advice for Special District Leaders for Handling Board Disputes

CSDA's 2017 General Manager Leadership Summit

Client Successes Jun 22, 2017

Local Taxes on Non-Indian Possessory Interests in Indian Country OK’d by Court

BB&K Wins Major Victory for Local Agencies Confirming Authority for Taxation

BB&K In the News Jun 22, 2017

Calif. County Tax On Leased Tribal Lands Gets Judge's OK

Law360 Interviews Partner Rod Walston on Ruling

Legal Alerts Jun 21, 2017

CEQA Review of Cannabis Regulations

Comment Period Opens on Draft Program Environmental Impact Report of MCRSA and AUMA

Event Jun 21, 2017

CEQA Attorney's Perspective

ITE & AEP Workshop

Event Jun 19, 2017

CalPERS Pension Liabilities: Trends, Budget Considerations, and Planning for the Future

Webinar with KPMG Advisory Institute

Legal Alerts Jun 19, 2017

No Mandatory Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies for Proposition 218 Challenge

California Court of Appeal Allows Challenge to Prop. 218 Without Public Protest

Press Releases Jun 19, 2017

Arthur Littleworth Receives Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from La Sierra University

BB&K Partner Recognized for Contributions to Riverside School Integration

Event Jun 15, 2017

Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District In Lieu Fee Program

CLE International's 4th Annual California Wetlands Conference

Event Jun 14, 2017

Local Government Response to Public Record Requests

Strafford Webinar

Legal Alerts Jun 14, 2017

New Filing Deadline for JPAs Approaches

JPAs Providing Municipal Services Must File with LAFCOs by July 1

Event Jun 12-13, 2017

Coping with Drought, Floods and the New Federal Administration

Argent's 2017 California Water Law & Policy MCLE Conference

Videos Jun 8, 2017

Scott Ditfurth Video Bio

Partner

Event Jun 7, 2017

Transportation Technologies

25th Annual Eno Future Leaders Development Conference

Press Releases Jun 7, 2017

Five BB&K Attorneys Included on Palm Springs Life 2017 Top Lawyer List

Coachella Valley’s Best Lawyers Recognized in Magazine’s Annual List

Event Jun 7, 2017

Ridesharing, Commercial Drones, Automated Vehicles and Other Emerging Technologies

myLawCLE.com Webinar

Event Jun 2, 2017

Law Enforcement Use of Force & Liability Conference

The State Bar of California Public Law Section

Client Successes Jun 1, 2017

NEPA Victory for Freeway Infrastructure Project in Riverside County

BB&K Team Represents RCTC in Mid County Parkway Project Dispute

Legal Alerts May 31, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review a Legal Challenge to Mello-Roos Special Taxes

Funding Mechanism for “Additional Services” for New Development Remains

Event May 25, 2017

Self-Driving Cars: Legal Impact and Issues

New York City Bar

Press Releases May 25, 2017

Partners Michelle Ouellette and Kelly Salt Named Top Women Lawyers

Daily Journal’s Annual List of California’s Best Female Attorneys

Legal Alerts May 22, 2017

State Water Board Adopts Groundwater Extraction Fees For SGMA Intervention

Fee Imposition Will Begin This Summer

Event May 19, 2017

The Public Records Act and Private Emails

The State Bar of California Public Law Section

Event May 18-21, 2017

AEP 2017: Bridging the Gap

California State Conference

Event May 18, 2017

Groundwater Sustainability Plans: Potential Challenges And Solutions

The American Ground Water Trust Conference

Legal Alerts May 17, 2017

New Potential Threats to Communities from the FCC

Comments Due Soon — BB&K Coalition Formed to Respond

Videos May 9, 2017

Haviva Shane Video Bio

Of Counsel

Event May 9-12, 2017

One Water, One Future

ACWA's 2017 Spring Conference & Exhibition

Legal Alerts May 8, 2017

Preparations Underway to Regulate 1,2,3-TCP in California’s Drinking Water

State Water Resources Control Board Held Public Hearing

Event May 8, 2017

Proactive Planning for Driverless/Shared Mobility

APA National Planning Conference

Event May 5, 2017

Applying P3s to Stormwater

P3 Water Summit

Event May 5, 2017

Land, Air and Water: Navigating Complex Environmental Issues in the Inland Empire

State Bar of California Environmental Law Section

Event May 4, 2017

Medical & Recreational Marijuana in California

County Counsels’ Association of California

BB&K Event Apr 27, 2017

Short-Term Rentals: Burdens and Opportunities

BB&K Free Webinar

Videos Apr 27, 2017

[WEBINAR] Short-Term Rentals: Burdens and Opportunities

BB&K Webinar on Short-Term Vacation Rentals Like Airbnb, VRBO, and Flipkey

BB&K In the News Apr 26, 2017

Who’s Calling the Shots on Autonomous Vehicles?

BB&K Attorney Gregory Rodriguez Discusses Municipalities’ Relationships with Driverless Cars with CityLab

Event Apr 25, 2017

25th Annual Valuation Seminar

IRWA Los Angeles Chapter 1

Event Apr 25, 2017

Water Laws and Regulations

HalfMoon Education Seminars

Press Releases Apr 20, 2017

Partner Lindsay Puckett Selected as a San Diego Daily Transcript 40 Under 40

Annual List Lauds Young Professionals in the Community

Event Apr 20, 2017

2017 Federal Civil Practice Seminar

Federal Bar Association Inland Empire Chapter

Event Apr 12, 2017

Structuring Conservation-Based Rates Under Current California Law

CA-NV AWWA's 2017 Spring Conference

Legal Alerts Apr 11, 2017

Final California Water Conservation Plan and Proposed Legislation Released

Urban Water Suppliers Face Far-Reaching Consequences

Legal Alerts Apr 10, 2017

School Districts not Exempt from Paying Assessments to Fund Flood Control Services

California Appellate Court Finds Constitutional Mandate Supersedes Statutory Exemption

Event Apr 6-7, 2017

Water Rights in an Era of “Permanent” Conservation Madness

California Water Policy Conference

Event Apr 4, 2017

Anatomy of an Appraiser's Deposition

3rd Annual IRWA Chapter 57 and SCCAI Joint Luncheon and Program

Client Successes Mar 29, 2017

State Route 91 Express Lanes

BB&K Helped RCTC Pave the Way

Event Mar 27-28, 2017

An Ocean of Information

SEATOA'S 2017 Annual Broadband & PEG Conference

Press Releases Mar 23, 2017

Sacramento Business Journal Again Ranks BB&K as a Top Litigation Firm

Based on Number of Attorneys

Event Mar 22, 2017

Implementing Public Works Projects through EIFDs & CRIAs

LCC Public Works Officers Institute

Event Mar 15, 2017

Proposition 26, Proposition 218 and Rate Setting (Oakland)

California Special Districts Association

Press Releases Mar 15, 2017

BB&K Environmental Team Wins California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award

Congratulations to Michelle Ouellette, Sarah Owsowitz and Jennifer Lynch

Event Mar 15, 2017

Getting Energized for Automated Vehicles

International Municipal Lawyers Association Webinar

Event Mar 14-16, 2017

Local Arrangements to Manage Groundwater Demand and Lessons for WB Operations

World Bank Water Week 2017

Legal Alerts Mar 9, 2017

Civil Discovery Act Applies to Public Records Act Proceedings, California Appellate Court Concludes

May Impose Increased Burdens on Public Agencies

Event Mar 9-10, 2017

Successes and Challenges in Groundwater Governance in California

World Bank Water Global Practice Group / Center for Mediterranean Integration

Videos Mar 8, 2017

[WEBINAR] Do You Know the Way from San Jose: The Public Records Act and Private Emails

BB&K Webinar on California Supreme Court Decision

BB&K Event Mar 8, 2017

Do You Know the Way from San Jose: The Public Records Act and Private Emails

BB&K Webinar on California Supreme Court Decision

Event Mar 3, 2017

Advanced CEQA Workshop (Costa Mesa)

Association of Environmental Professionals

Legal Alerts Mar 2, 2017

E-Communications on Private Accounts May Be Subject to Disclosure Under the California Public Records Act

State Supreme Court Opinion Impacts Public Agencies

BB&K In the News Mar 2, 2017

Driverless Car Technology Speeds Along

Sustainable City Network Discusses Autonomous Vehicles with BB&K Attorney Gregory Rodriguez

Event Feb 28, 2017

Advanced CEQA Workshop (Riverside)

Association of Environmental Professionals

Legal Alerts Feb 23, 2017

California to Require Domestic Water Suppliers to Test School Drinking Water for Lead

State Water Resources Control Board Amends Domestic Water Supply Permit

Event Feb 23, 2017

Proposition 26, Proposition 218 and Rate Setting (Vista)

California Special Districts Association

Event Feb 22, 2017

Who Does What? Best Practices in Board/Staff Relations

California Special Districts Association Webinar

BB&K In the News Feb 22, 2017

Partner Joseph Byrne Re-Appointed to California Water Commission

Gov. Brown Appoints Byrne for Third Term

Client Successes Feb 8, 2017

BB&K Represents Water District in Historic Indian Water Rights Settlement

The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indian Water Rights Settlement Act

Legal Alerts Feb 2, 2017

State Water Board Releases Latest Round of Proposed Emergency Drought Regulations for California*

Written Comments Due in Five Days

Videos Feb 2, 2017

[WEBINAR] From Code Compliance to Fighting Fire Traps: Injunctions, Receiverships and Other Remedies

Third in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series

Press Releases Feb 1, 2017

BB&K Again a Top Sacramento Law Firm

Sacramento Business Journal’s 2017 Law Firm List

Event Jan 31, 2017

Focusing on Critical Path: Relocation Assistance Issues in Federally Funded Projects

IRWA Los Angeles Chapter 1

Event Jan 27, 2017

Planning, Zoning, and Development Law Update

UCLA Extension's 31st Annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference

Videos Jan 26, 2017

[WEBINAR] From Code Compliance to Fighting Fire Traps: Criminal Prosecution

Second in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series

Legal Alerts Jan 25, 2017

WOTUS Rule on Hold in Sixth Circuit

Challenge to Waters of the U.S. Rule Delayed Pending Supreme Court Review

Event Jan 24-27, 2017

Doing Business with Government Agencies

CAPPO Conference and Supplier Exposition

Videos Jan 19, 2017

[WEBINAR] From Code Compliance to Fighting Fire Traps: Administrative Remedies

First in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series

BB&K Event Jan 19 - Feb 2, 2017

From Code Compliance to Fighting Fire-Traps: How to Deal with Dangerous Dwellings in Your City

Free Three-Part Webinar Series: Jan. 19., Jan. 26 and Feb. 2

Legal Alerts Jan 18, 2017

The Trump Infrastructure Plan

How BB&K Can Help Your Agency Position and Respond

Legal Alerts Jan 18, 2017

Waters of the U.S. Rule to Go to Supreme Court

Nation’s High Court Agreed to Hear Challenges to Controversial Rule

Event Jan 12, 2017

Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Utility After California's Historic Drought

Rate Workshop Hosted by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Oakland)

Videos Jan 12, 2017

[WEBINAR] Prop. 64: Taxing Marijuana Businesses

Third Webinar Jan. 12: Taxing Marijuana Businesses - Local Gov’t Authority, Limits and Possible Implications

Event Jan 11, 2017

Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Utility After California's Historic Drought

Rate Workshop Hosted by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Sacramento)

Press Releases Jan 3, 2017

BB&K Promotes Joshua Nelson to Partner

Partnership Also Elects New Member to Firm’s Executive Committee

Legal Alerts Dec 29, 2016

Legal Invoices to Public Agencies in California May Be Exempt from Disclosure

The California Supreme Court Tackles Public Records vs. Attorney-Client Privilege

Legal Alerts Dec 9, 2016

Are Private E-mails & Text Messages “Public Records?”

Decision Expected Soon from California Supreme Court

Videos Dec 5, 2016

Shawn Hagerty Video Bio

Partner

BB&K In the News Dec 2, 2016

Hillsborough Residents File Suit Over Water Rates

Rates Comply with Law, BB&K Partner Kelly Salt Tells East Bay Times

Legal Alerts Dec 2, 2016

Claims Resolution Procedure Changes

Public Works Contract Disputes Impacted by New California Law

Legal Alerts Dec 2, 2016

Draft Plan Released to Establish Permanent Water Conservation Requirements Throughout California

Public Comments Accepted Until Dec. 19

Videos Dec 1, 2016

[WEBINAR] Prop 64: The Basics

Cultivating New Regulations and Confronting New Challenges Presented By Marijuana Legalization

Videos Nov 30, 2016

Jamey Wyman Video Bio

Associate

BB&K Event Nov 30, 2016

Free BB&K Webinar Series: Prop. 64 - Legalized Marijuana: Challenges and Choices

First in Series on Prop. 64: The Basics - Cultivating New Regulations and Confronting New Challenges Presented by Marijuana Legalization

Videos Nov 30, 2016

Deborah Wordham Video Bio

Of Counsel

Videos Nov 30, 2016

Elizabeth Hull Video Bio

Partner

Event Nov 29 - Dec 2, 2016

Bringing Water Together

ACWA's 2016 Fall Conference & Exhibition

Videos Nov 22, 2016

Joseph Byrne Video Bio

Partner

Videos Nov 22, 2016

Jeff Ballinger Video Bio

Partner

Videos Nov 18, 2016

Steve M. Anderson Video Bio

Partner

Videos Nov 18, 2016

Eric L. Garner Video Bio

Managing Partner

Videos Nov 18, 2016

John Brown Video Bio

Partner

BB&K In the News Nov 17, 2016

Drought Policies, Price of Water Lands in Court

Hillsborough, Represented by BB&K Attorney Kimberly Hood, Faces Suit from Residents

Event Nov 17, 2016

Webinar: Sustainable Groundwater Management Act 2.0: 2 Years To 2020/2022

State Bar of California, Environmental Law Section

Event Nov 16-19, 2016

Urban and Rural: Tying the Partnership Together

California Association of Resource Conservation Districts

Legal Alerts Nov 15, 2016

The Future of U.S. Infrastructure and Local Control Amid Post-Election Uncertainty

Post-Election Opportunities for Local Government Agencies

BB&K In the News Nov 11, 2016

Mills Takes Over as FPUD Legal Counsel

Partner Paula de Sousa Mills Appointed New General Counsel of Fallbrook Public Utility District

Authored Articles & Publications Nov 8, 2016

New Laws of 2017 Series Part I: Parcel Taxes and Property Related Fees

CSDA Series Kicks Off With Analysis by BB&K Attorney Lutfi Kharuf

Event Oct 28, 2016

LAFCo and State Legislative Overrides -- What’s That All About Anyway?

CALAFCO 2016 Annual Conference

BB&K In the News Oct 27, 2016

BB&K’s Reimagining the Cadillac Desert

Maven’s Notebook Shares Highlights from Water Event

BB&K In the News Oct 26, 2016

In Yorba Linda, the Race for Water District Board is Getting Ugly

KPCC Interviews BB&K Partner Kelly Salt on Water Agency Issues

Legal Alerts Oct 24, 2016

Financing Increased Demand On Pre-Existing Services Constitutes “Additional Services”

California Court Decision Rules on Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982

Event Oct 20-21, 2016

Timing is Everything - When CEQA Review is Required for County Actions

Public Works and Contracts Fall 2016 Study Section Conference

Legal Alerts Oct 19, 2016

New California Legislation Targets Multifamily Residential Buildings for Water Conservation

SB 7, Which Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, 2018, May Require Individual Unit Water Measurement

Legal Alerts Oct 13, 2016

SB 1266’s New Filing Requirements Apply Only to JPAs Providing Municipal Services

Failure to File may Preclude JPAs from Issuing Bonds or Incurring Indebtedness

Event Oct 10-13, 2016

California Special Districts Association

Annual Conference

Event Oct 6, 2016

Ensuring the Financial Health of Your Utility After California's Historic Drought

Rate Workshop Hosted by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.

Press Releases Oct 5, 2016

Two BB&K Partners Named Among 100 Influential Leaders in San Diego

Partners Warren B. Diven and Shawn D. Hagerty Recognized by The Daily Transcript

Event Sep 29, 2016

Agua Caliente v. Coachella Valley Water District, et al.

Tribal Water Law's 5th Annual Conference

Event Sep 28, 2016

Practical Approaches for Defensible Cumulative Impacts Analyses Under CEQA

Association of Environmental Professionals - San Francisco Chapter

Legal Alerts Sep 26, 2016

New Legislation Seeks to Expedite CEQA Administrative Record Process

Provides Opportunity to Streamline Litigation

Legal Alerts Sep 22, 2016

New Legislation Impacts Special Parcel Taxes, Community Facilities Districts, and Notices for Property-Related Fees

Public Agencies Must Comply Beginning Jan. 1

Legal Alerts Sep 21, 2016

CEQA Allows Developers to Recover Administrative Record Costs when Reimbursing Agency

Appellate Victory for Developers and Public Agencies

Event Sep 21, 2016

CEQA Workshops

California Special Districts Association

Press Releases Sep 21, 2016

BB&K Partner Jeffrey V. Dunn Named One of the Top 100 Lawyers in California

Resolutions in Two Major Water Rights Matters Cited by the Daily Journal

Legal Alerts Sep 21, 2016

Federal Autonomous Vehicles Policy Released by NHTSA

60-Day Comment Period Provides Important Chance to Have Local Voices Heard

Legal Alerts Sep 20, 2016

California Supreme Court Clarifies CEQA’s Subsequent Review Rules and Standard of Review

Decision Issued After Years of Uncertainty

Event Sep 17, 2016

Corruption-McDonnell Decision

California Political Attorneys Association Annual Retreat

Videos Sep 15, 2016

The Forever Drought

Reimagining the Cadillac Desert

Videos Sep 15, 2016

Using Nature's Technology in Response to Drought

Reimagining the Cadillac Desert

Videos Sep 15, 2016

Reimagining the Cadillac Desert: Welcome and Opening Remarks

BB&K's Eric Garner Kicks Off Event

Videos Sep 15, 2016

Modern Urban Living in the Dry Age

Reimagining the Cadillac Desert

Videos Sep 15, 2016

Where Will Water Come From?

Reimagining the Cadillac Desert

Videos Sep 15, 2016

Water and Technology

Reimagining the Cadillac Desert

BB&K Event Sep 15, 2016

Reimagining the Cadillac Desert

BB&K's Inaugural Premier Event

Legal Alerts Sep 14, 2016

Legislation Establishes New Reporting Requirements for State and Local Debt Obligations

Annual Reports Filed with the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission Must Include Additional Information

BB&K Event Sep 13, 2016

Roadmap to Groundwater Sustainability Workshop

A Guide to SGMA Compliance

Legal Alerts Sep 12, 2016

Bill Addresses Excessive Water Use by Some California Urban Retail Water Purveyors

Tiered Water Rates and Surcharges Among Tools Agencies Can Use During Water Shortages

Event Sep 8, 2016

Effective Oral Argument in the Court of Appeal

Orange County Bar Association Appellate Court Committee

Legal Alerts Aug 29, 2016

California Supreme Court Requires State to Fund Local Stormwater Programs

Funding Sources Potentially Impacted for Cities and Counties

Authored Articles & Publications Aug 24, 2016

Sweeping Six-Case Win For Water District Helps Secure Orange County’s Water Supply

BB&K Partner Michelle Ouellette Authors a Summary of Recent Appellate Victory for Orange County Lawyer Magazine

Legal Alerts Aug 22, 2016

Public Agency Not Subject to 60-Day Limit

California Appellate Court Finds Contract Void Under Government Code Section 1090

Event Aug 19, 2016

Are We There Yet? Autonomous Vehicles and the Future of Transportation

Maryland Assocation of Counties Summer Conference

Legal Alerts Aug 18, 2016

Air Quality District’s CEQA Thresholds Limited

California Appellate Court Weighs in Following State Supreme Court Decision

Legal Alerts Aug 11, 2016

Appellate Court “SLAPP”s Residents in Culver City Upset Over Parking Restriction Changes

City Did Not Violate Brown Act

Legal Alerts Aug 10, 2016

California Supreme Court Curbs Responses to Anti-SLAPP Motions

Elected Officials’ Free Speech Rights Analyzed

Legal Alerts Jul 27, 2016

California State Water Board Extends Public Comment Period for Wetlands Policy; New Permits Likely to be Required

Public Comments Due Aug.18

Client Successes Jul 26, 2016

California Supreme Court Sides with Public Agencies on Precondemnation Access Issue

BB&K Partner Kendall MacVey Filed Amicus Curiae Brief

Legal Alerts Jul 20, 2016

California State Water Board Releases Revised Drinking Water Fee Regulations

Public Comments Due July 29th

Event Jul 14, 2016

Detecting and Preventing Fraud in Government

Orange County Fraud Seminar

Client Successes Jul 14, 2016

Appellate Court Again Sides with BB&K Client in Groundwater Rights Dispute

City of Santa Maria’s Groundwater Rights Upheld

Authored Articles & Publications Jun 29, 2016

Weaving Together the Strands of Big Data Policy and Practice in Local Government

BB&K Partner Joseph Van Eaton Co-Authors a Look at Data Use by Local Government in The State Bar of California Public Law Section’ Public Law Journal

Legal Alerts Jun 21, 2016

California Supreme Court Clarifies Who is Liable for Prosecution for Misuse of Public Funds

Determining If Someone is “Charged” with Fiscal Responsibility is Key

Event Jun 13-14, 2016

California Water Law & Policy

Argent Communications

Legal Alerts Jun 3, 2016

City Slapped Down on anti-SLAPP Claim

Details of a Potential NFL Deal for Carson Not of Public Interest, Court Says

Legal Alerts Jun 2, 2016

Court Clarifies the “Cease & Desist” Requirement Prior to Initiating Brown Act Litigation

City’s Loss Illustrates Risks of Litigating Open Meeting Law Violation Claims

Authored Articles & Publications Jun 1, 2016

Gear Up for Driverless Cars: Local and Regional Regulators Should Speak Out to Protect Their Interests

Autonomous Vehicle Regulations Present an Opportunity for Local Governments to Get Involved, BB&K Attorney Jordan Ferguson Writes in PublicCEO

BB&K In the News May 26, 2016

EPA Staff Divided on Allowing CWA Permits for Groundwater Discharges

BB&K Partner Shawn Hagerty Discusses Clean Water Act Issues

Event May 20, 2016

Rate Setting & District Finances

Ninth Annual OC Water Summit

Legal Alerts May 19, 2016

Emergency Groundwater Sustainability Plan Regulations Adopted By California Water Commission

Key Principle: Sustainable Management Through Local Efforts

BB&K In the News May 18, 2016

Beaumont: Why City Still Owes Millions in Transportation Lawsuit

Criminal Charges Brought in Wake of Victorious Lawsuit Against City by WRCOG, Represented by BB&K

Client Successes May 13, 2016

BB&K Secures CEQA Appellate Victory in Water Project

Six Challenges to Public-Private Partnership Effort Overcome

BB&K In the News May 11, 2016

BB&K Team’s CEQA Appellate Victory in Water Transfer Project

High-Profile Case That Impacts Water Customers Throughout Southern California Discussed in News Reports

Legal Alerts May 11, 2016

Sweeping Six-Case Win for Water District

Court Upholds Public-Private Groundwater Conservation and Recovery Project That Will Serve Customers Throughout Southern California

Legal Alerts May 9, 2016

New Executive Order Released By California Governor for Long-Term Water Planning Released

State Water Resources Control Board Releases Draft Regulation to Modify Water Conservation Requirements

BB&K In the News May 5, 2016

California Groundwater Regulation Hangs on a Few Words

BB&K Managing Partner Eric Garner Discusses in Circle of Blue Controversy Over the Word “Substantial” in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

Event May 4, 2016

Adopting Conservation-Based Water Rates That Meet Proposition 218 Requirements

League of California Cities' City Attorney Spring Conference

Event May 4, 2016

2016 Spring Conference & Exhibition

Association of California Water Agencies

Legal Alerts May 4, 2016

California State Water Board Set to Impose New Drinking Water Fees on Public Water Systems

Public Comments Due June 22

Event May 2, 2016

Who Does What? Best Practices in Board/Staff Relations

California Special Districts Association

Event Apr 27, 2016

Wait! Who is Driving that Car?: The Autonomous Vehicle Revolution and our Transportation Infrastructure

IMLA Webinar

Event Apr 26, 2016

Funding Stormwater Services Under Proposition 218

California Water Environment Association Conference

Legal Alerts Apr 13, 2016

Counties and Special Districts Prohibited from Enacting Substantially Similar Ordinance Subsequent to a Referendum Petition

California Appellate Court Addresses Prohibition in Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance Referendum Opinion

Legal Alerts Apr 6, 2016

U.S. Supreme Court Holds States and Localities May Continue to Draw Voting Districts Based on Total Population

Total Population, However, May Not Be the Only Standard Upon Which Voting Areas Can Be Based

Legal Alerts Mar 18, 2016

Inadvertent Disclosure Does Not Waive Exemptions/Privileges Under the PRA

California Supreme Court Gives Public Agencies Safety Net

Legal Alerts Mar 17, 2016

The State of Our Autonomy is... Moving Fast, Optimistic and Filled with Regulatory Questions

Cities Need to Climb on Board or Be Left Behind

Legal Alerts Mar 15, 2016

CSDA Call to Action: SB 885

Legislation Would Limit Design Professionals’ Liability on Public Contracts

Legal Alerts Mar 11, 2016

March 15 Deadline Approaches For California Water Suppliers to Apply for Adjustments to Water Conservation Requirements

Climate, Growth and Water Supply Adjustments Ease Conservation Burden in Some Communities

Event Mar 10, 2016

Hot Topics in Public Infrastructure & Right of Way

Public Works Officers Institute & Expo

Event Mar 3, 2016

Considerations for Wetlands Practitioners

CLE International

Press Releases Feb 29, 2016

Partner Kendall H. MacVey and BB&K Honored by Federal Bar Association, Inland Empire Chapter

A Founding Member and Past President, MacVey Hailed for Dedication and Leadership

Legal Alerts Feb 22, 2016

Sixth Circuit Exercises Jurisdiction over Federal Clean Water Rule Challenges

Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule Remains in Effect

Legal Alerts Feb 19, 2016

DWR Releases Draft Emergency Regulations for Groundwater Sustainability Plans in California

Proposed Regulations Include Required Plan Elements and Criteria for State Review

Event Feb 17, 2016

All Danced Out?: No Goodwill For A Nonprofit Performing Arts Company On Federal Land

International Right of Way Association

Legal Alerts Feb 11, 2016

California Court Interprets Stockton’s Term Limit Non-Cumulatively to Allow Repeat Runners

Case Illustrates Why How a Measure is Worded Matters

Legal Alerts Feb 10, 2016

California State Water Board Issues Directive on Submitting Information to Adjust Conservation Standards

Climate, Population Growth Among New Factors For Mandatory Drought Restrictions

Event Feb 9, 2016

Proposition 26, Proposition 218 & Rate Setting

California Special Districts Association

Press Releases Jan 26, 2016

BB&K Ranked No. 8 on Top Sacramento Law Firms List

Firm Moves Up Notch on Sacramento Business Journal’s Annual List

Legal Alerts Jan 25, 2016

Office of Planning and Research Proposes Revisions to State CEQA Guidelines

Comments Sought by Feb. 29 on the Transition from LOS to VMT

Event Jan 22, 2016

How to Build and Maintain the Public's Trust: Practical Ethics and the Law (AB 1234 Training)

2016 New Mayors Council Academy

Press Releases Jan 22, 2016

2016 Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine Recognizes Six BB&K Partners

Honored Attorneys Represent Municipal Law, Environmental & Natural Resources and Litigation Services

Legal Alerts Jan 21, 2016

Shasta Lake Water Levels Subject of New Litigation

Water Contractors Challenge SWRCB Order Potentially Restricting Water

Legal Alerts Jan 20, 2016

California State Water Board Releases Proposed Text of Emergency Water Conservation Regulation

Public Comments Due Jan. 28

Event Jan 20, 2016

Webinar: Who Does What? Best Practices in Board/Staff Relations

California Special Districts Association

Press Releases Jan 11, 2016

Two BB&K Attorneys Promoted to Partner

Plus, Partnership Elects New Member to the Firm’s Executive Committee

Authored Articles & Publications Jan 7, 2016

Structuring Tiered Water Rates Under Conflicting Court Decisions: Interpreting the California Constitution

Partner Kelly Salt Writes About Tiered Rates in the January 2016 American Water Works Association Journal

Legal Alerts Jan 6, 2016

2016 Will Be a Happy New Year for Renewable Energy Tax Credits

Extended Deadlines Provide Greater Certainty for Projects

Legal Alerts Jan 5, 2016

California Appellate Court: Possession of Documents Requested Under Public Records Act Does Not Render Request Moot

Decision in Case Arising from Wrongful Termination Claims Against a School District

Legal Alerts Dec 23, 2015

State Water Board Releases Proposed Framework for Extending Emergency Water Conservation Regulations in California

Public Comments Due Jan. 6

Legal Alerts Dec 22, 2015

California’s Solar Energy-Friendly Policy Survives... For Now

CPUC Will Take Comments on a Proposed Decision on Net Energy Metering Tariff

Legal Alerts Dec 21, 2015

California Supreme Court Addresses the “Reverse CEQA” Problem

CEQA Does Not Require Agencies to Consider the Impact of Existing Conditions on Future Project Users — Except in Certain Circumstances

Authored Articles & Publications Dec 21, 2015

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Public Agency Liability for Flood Control

BB&K Partner Gene Tanaka Discusses in Municipal Lawyer Magazine How Local Agencies May Be Liable for Flood Damage — Just in Time for the Expected Rainy Season

Legal Alerts Dec 21, 2015

Design Immunity for Public Agencies Clarified by California Supreme Court

Decision touches on a crucial issue in public agency tort defense

Legal Alerts Dec 18, 2015

New California Laws Impacting Public Agencies

This comprehensive round-up includes new legislation that will impact cities, counties, special districts and schools.

Legal Alerts Dec 17, 2015

FAST Act Authorizes $305 Billion in Transportation Spending Over Five Years

Funds to Help Critical Transportation Projects to Move Forward

Authored Articles & Publications Dec 10, 2015

New Laws of 2016: New Contract Procedures

BB&K Partner Paula C. P. de Sousa Mills Discusses a New Law That Will Require LAFCo Approval for Certain Fire Protection Contracts

Legal Alerts Dec 4, 2015

California’s Small Water Suppliers Must Report Water Conservation Data by Dec. 15

Information on Outdoor Watering and Monthly Water Production Required