Special Districts

Free Webinar May 17, 2023

Hanging in the Balance: Discussing the CPRA’s “Catch-All” Exemption

BB&K Free Webinar

Training Apr 04, 2023

e-Discovery & the California Public Records Act

BB&K Training via Webinar

Legal Alerts Mar 21, 2023

CA Supreme Court Orders Appeals Court Brown Act Opinion Depublished

Opinion requiring local agency to give notice on meeting agenda of CEQA exemption determined by staff is no longer binding precedent, but some CEQA actions must still be agendized

Legal Alerts Mar 15, 2023

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes New Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Six Forever Chemicals

Regulation Would Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, and PFNA

Legal Alerts Mar 07, 2023

AB 2048: Public Agencies Must Post Solid Waste and Recycling Hauler Franchise Agreements Online

New Legislation Recently Passed and Signed

Legal Alerts Feb 16, 2023

In With the New – Part Five

BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023

Training Feb 08, 2023

AB 1234 Ethics Guidance

BB&K Training via Webinar

Press Releases Jan 17, 2023

Albert Maldonado named to the Lawyers of Color Hot List

Lawyers of Color Organization Dedicated to Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession Identifies 2022 Hot List

BB&K In the News Jan 09, 2023

BB&K Partner Billy Williams Interviewed on Precinct 444 Podcast

Podcast of The National Law Enforcement Museum Features Williams’ Career

Press Releases Jan 03, 2023

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Five Attorneys to Partner

2023 Promotions and Re-elections to the Executive Committee

Legal Alerts Dec 22, 2022

CARB Releases 2022 Scoping Plan Update

Press Releases Dec 19, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Offers Arthur L. Littleworth Diversity Scholarship in Partnership with ACWA

Applications due March 1

Training Dec 06, 2022

AB 1234 Ethics Guidance

BB&K Training via Webinar

Legal Alerts Dec 02, 2022

CEQA Document Filing Fees Increase for 2023

Training Nov 09, 2022

SEI Form 700: Duties of Filing Officers & Officials

BB&K Training via Webinar

Event Nov 07, 2022

2022 CSDA Board Secretary Clerk Conference

BB&K Attorneys to Present on Problem Solving, Meeting Minutes, Liability and More at California Special Districts Association’s Board Secretary Clerk Conference

Legal Alerts Nov 07, 2022

Ninth Circuit Revisits and Clarifies the Reach of Martin v. City of Boise

Court Invalidates City’s Attempts to “Evade” Martin

Press Releases Nov 04, 2022

BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Awarded IMLA’s “Brown, Mulligan, Rocha Distinguished Public Service Award”

Award Honors Local Government Attorneys for Significant Achievements

Authored Articles & Publications Nov 04, 2022

Problem Solving for the Modern Leader: Creative vs. Critical Thinking

BB&K’s Stephanie Smith Discusses Problem Solving in California Special Districts Article

Free Webinar Nov 03, 2022

Voting Districts and the CVRA: How to Recognize and Address California Voting Rights Vulnerabilities

BB&K Webinar Featuring Guest Speakers HaystaqDNA Senior Vice President and Senior Data Analyst

Press Releases Nov 03, 2022

Billy Williams Recognized with NESA William H. Webster Leadership Award

Awards Program Recognizes Those in Public Service Who Have Demonstrated Exceptional Leadership Qualities

Legal Alerts Oct 31, 2022

New Brown Act Requirements from Second District Court of Appeals

CEQA Finding of Exemption to be Listed on an Agency’s Agenda for its Public Meetings

Legal Alerts Oct 13, 2022

Two New Bills Further Restrict Local Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units

AB 2221 and SB 897 Create Major Changes to California’s ADU Laws

Legal Alerts Oct 11, 2022

Local Governing Board Members Will Now Have Conflict of Interest in Campaign Donors Appearing Before Their Agencies

Gov. Newsom signs SB 1439, Expanding the Levine Act’s Restrictions

Legal Alerts Oct 03, 2022

Brown Act Updates: Continued Remote Meetings & Removal of Disruptive Attendees

Takeaways From New Laws AB 2449 and SB 1100

Legal Alerts Sep 30, 2022

Governor Vetoes SB 222, Water Rate Assistance Program Legislation

Bill Would Have Created a Statewide Water Rate Assistance Program Under Which Local Water Suppliers Would Have Provided Assistance to Eligible Customers

Free Webinar Sep 20, 2022

EPA’s Proposed PFOA & PFOS Designation Under CERCLA: BB&K’s Primer on the Need-to-Know

BB&K Free Webinar

Press Releases Sep 20, 2022

BB&K Partner Joins New Drug Policy Solutions Leadership Council

Billy Williams Appointed to Help Guide Efforts of New 501(c)(3) “Think and Do Tank”

Legal Alerts Sep 20, 2022

Homeland Security Unveils State, Local and Cybersecurity Grant Program

First Application Deadline is Nov. 15; 80% Required Pass-Through to Local Governments

Legal Alerts Sep 07, 2022

SCOTUS Term Includes Back-to-School Guidance on Balancing Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses

Employers Should Reevaluate Policies on Religious Expression at Work in Light of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District and Carson v. Makin

Legal Alerts Aug 29, 2022

EPA Releases Proposed Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA

Municipalities and Special Districts Could Face Liability As a Result

Event Aug 22, 2022

2022 CSDA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase

BB&K’s Stephanie Smith to Present Lessons Learned From a Disrupted Redistricting Process and More

BB&K In the News Aug 16, 2022

Managing Partner Eric Garner Discusses New Opportunities in Water Law With Daily Journal

Addresses Skills and Traits Needed for Up-and-Coming Water Attorneys

Legal Alerts Aug 12, 2022

California Supreme Court Rules on Franchise Fees for Solid Waste Contract

Court Determined City Did Not Show Solid Waste Franchise Fees Were Not Taxes

Legal Alerts Jul 26, 2022

Surplus Land Act Inventory Requirements and Newly Issued Compliance Resources

Getting Ahead of an Annual AB 1486 Mandate and New State-issued Compliance Tools

Legal Alerts Jul 05, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Climate Change Authority Under the Clean Air Act

The Court’s Decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency Opens the Door For Courts to Reconsider and Potentially Erode Chevron Deference

Press Releases Jun 21, 2022

Nancy Park Named to Sacramento Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business List

Annual List Recognizes Women Who Represent the Best of Sacramento’s Business Community

Legal Alerts Jun 17, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories

Advisories Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX and PFBS

Legal Alerts Jun 08, 2022

Court Rules Controversial Minimum Ratio Groundwater Pumping Rate Mandate Violates Proposition 26

Court of Appeal Strikes Down Minimum 3:1 Ratio Statute for Failure to Comply with Proposition 26 and Provides Guidance on Standard of Review

Legal Alerts May 26, 2022

Failure To Pay Under Protest Prevents Ratepayer From Challenging Garbage Collection Charges

Padilla v. San Jose Decision Sheds Light on How Cities Can Obtain Health and Safety Code Protections for Water, Sewer, Stormwater and Solid Waste Fees

Legal Alerts May 26, 2022

State Water Resources Control Board Adopts Emergency Drought Regulation

Ramifications for Urban Water Suppliers and Non-Functional Turf

Legal Alerts May 17, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Two Decisions Impacting Local Sign Regulations and Flag Policies

Lawful or Landmine? Court Rules on First Amendment Snares

Press Releases May 16, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Announces Inaugural Arthur L. Littleworth Diversity Scholarship Recipient

Scholarship Presented to Saugus High School Senior at Association of California Water Agencies Spring Conference

BB&K Event May 13, 2022

2022 Claremont Colleges Latinx Graduation

BB&K’s Albert Maldonado Alumni Keynote Speaker

Event May 04, 2022

2022 ACWA Spring Conference and Exhibition

BB&K Attorneys to Address Drought Management, Rate Setting and Federal Funding

Legal Alerts Apr 27, 2022

NFTs – Non-Fungible Campaign Contributions?

FPPC’s Newly Issued Leiderman Commission Opinion Provides Guidance on Campaign Reporting Obligations

Legal Alerts Apr 26, 2022

Will Virtual Public Meetings Continue Even After the Pandemic?

Two New Bills Could Ease California’s Teleconferencing Restrictions for the Long-Term

Legal Alerts Apr 25, 2022

White House Council on Environmental Quality Finalizes First Phase of NEPA Regulation Revisions

What Changed, What Matters for Local Governments and What’s Next

Press Releases Apr 21, 2022

BB&K’s Alisha Winterswyk Named a Latino Leader Worth Watching

Profiles in Diversity Journal Recognizes Talents and Achievements of Latino Leaders

Legal Alerts Apr 21, 2022

New Website Accessibility Guidance a Welcomed Tool for Businesses and Agencies

DOJ Has Declared Enforcement of Website Accessibility is Priority

Legal Alerts Apr 19, 2022

New Guidance on Buy America Requirements for Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects

Federal Agencies Must Ensure Applicable Programs Comply By May 14

BB&K In the News Apr 12, 2022

Billy Williams Addresses Federal Shortcoming in Prosecution Tools

BB&K Partner Speaks With KGW-TV About Domestic Terrorism Laws and Enforcement Limitations

Legal Alerts Mar 31, 2022

California Issues New Drought Executive Order

Potential Ramifications for Urban Water Suppliers and Well-Permitting Entities

Legal Alerts Mar 25, 2022

Attention, Public Agencies! Annual Report Deadline is Approaching

Public Agencies Should Immediately Review Continuing Disclosure Agreements for Any Publicly Offered Municipal Securities

BB&K In the News Mar 18, 2022

BB&K’s Sarah Foley and Family Featured in The Houston Lawyer

“Law in the Family” Profile Ran in January/February Issue

Press Releases Mar 03, 2022

BB&K’s Ruben Duran Appointed to Institute for Local Government Board

ILG Board Provides Critical Guidance About Organizational Policy, Strategy and Goals

Press Releases Mar 01, 2022

BB&K Attorneys Elected to Lead Inland Empire Hispanic Bar Association Board

Albert Maldonado Named President, Daniella Hernandez Named President-Elect for 2022

Training Feb 24, 2022

AB 1234 Ethics Guidance

BB&K Training via Webinar

Press Releases Feb 23, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Launches Arthur L. Littleworth Diversity Scholarship in Conjunction with ACWA

Applications Due March 15

Legal Alerts Feb 10, 2022

In With the New – Part Four

BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year

Legal Alerts Feb 03, 2022

In With the New – Part Three

BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year

BB&K In the News Feb 01, 2022

Eric Garner and John Brown Publish Art Littleworth Tribute

Tribute Runs as Riverside Lawyer Magazine Cover Story

Press Releases Jan 18, 2022

Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams Joins Best Best & Krieger as Partner

Williams Brings 20-year DOJ Tenure and Perspective to Bear for Regional and National Clients

Client Successes Jan 07, 2022

BB&K Earns Key ARPA Rule Provisions for Municipalities Nationwide

Telecommunications Team Successfully Advocates for Expanded Use of Funds

Legal Alerts Jan 07, 2022

U.S. Treasury Releases Final Rule on ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Final Rule, Considered Victory for Local Governments, Takes Effect in April 2022

Press Releases Jan 06, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Six Attorneys to Partner

Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee

BB&K In the News Dec 16, 2021

BB&K Attorney Joanna Gin Discusses SB 1383 with L.A. Times

Article Addresses Implementation and Complications of Landmark New Rules

Legal Alerts Dec 02, 2021

CEQA Document Filing Fees Increase for 2022

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces Annual Adjustments

Press Releases Nov 24, 2021

Partner Paula de Sousa a San Diego Leaders in Law Finalist

San Diego Business Journal Recognizes Leading Special Districts Attorney

Legal Alerts Nov 16, 2021

Monumental $1.2 Trillion Bill Passed to Revitalize the Nation’s Infrastructure

Highlights of the Bill President Biden Signed Into Law on Nov. 15

BB&K In the News Nov 15, 2021

BB&K Partner Ryan Baron Profiled by Law360

Q&A Discusses Goals as California Lawyers Association Chair, Inclusion, Mental Wellness and Growth

Press Releases Nov 04, 2021

BB&K’s 2022 Best Law Firms Rankings Include New National Tier 1 Recognition

Numerous Other Gains in 12th Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Rankings

BB&K In the News Oct 28, 2021

BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Profiled by Law360

Duran Discusses Goals as California State Bar Board of Trustees Chair, Latino Heritage, Access to Justice and More

Event Oct 26, 2021

2021 Board Secretary/Clerk Conference

BB&K’s Ruben Duran and Stephanie Smith to Speak at California Special Districts Association’s Annual Event

Press Releases Oct 20, 2021

BB&K Pays Tribute to the Late Arthur Littleworth, Former Senior Partner

Firm Honors Littleworth’s Distinguished Character, Trailblazing Water Practice and Rich Legacy

Legal Alerts Oct 19, 2021

Department of Water Resources Invites Water Use Efficiency Standards Feedback

DWR Water Use Efficiency Branch to Host Three Informational Meetings and Solicit Feedback

Press Releases Oct 14, 2021

BB&K’s Ryan Baron Elected Chair of California Lawyers Association

CLA is the Nation’s Second Largest Voluntary Bar Organization

Authored Articles & Publications Oct 11, 2021

City Clerk and Board Secretary Roadmap

PublicCEO Article on Navigating Developing Challenges Involving Public Records, Social Media and More

Legal Alerts Oct 06, 2021

Relief for California Local Jurisdictions Unable to Meet Deadline to Implement Organic Waste Diversion Regulations

Governor Signs SB 619 Into Law

Legal Alerts Oct 01, 2021

California’s Moratorium on Water Shut-Offs Extended and Expanded

SB 155 Took Effect Immediately

Authored Articles & Publications Sep 28, 2021

Bridging the Gap: Maximizing the Benefits of Working in an Intergenerational Office

BB&K’s Mrunal Shah on Understanding Generational Strengths and Styles to Work as a More Effective Unit

Press Releases Sep 27, 2021

BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Appointed Chair of the California Bar Board of Trustees

Duran to Lead Trustees for One-Year Term

Legal Alerts Sep 23, 2021

120-Day Statute of Limitations for New or Increased California Water and Sewer Rates

SB 323 Signed Into Law and Effective Jan. 1

Event Sep 23, 2021

Citizens’ Initiatives and Proposition 218

Association of California Healthcare Districts' 2021 Annual Meeting

Legal Alerts Sep 22, 2021

Court Prohibits Los Angeles City from Summarily Destroying Homeless Individuals’ “Bulky” Items

Ninth Circuit Affirms Lower Court’s Preliminary Injunction

Press Releases Sep 21, 2021

Municipal Law Attorney Derra Purnell Joins BB&K

Of Counsel Has Noted Public Sector and Compliance Experience in Southwest

Press Releases Sep 21, 2021

Two BB&K Attorneys Honored by CCCA at 2021 Fall Conference

Christi Hogin and Michael Jenkins Selected to Receive El Matador Grande Award

Legal Alerts Sep 17, 2021

EPA Withdraws Trump-era Guidance on When Groundwater Releases Require Clean Water Act Permits

Withdrawal expands “functional equivalent” test for discharges that the Supreme Court established in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund

Legal Alerts Sep 14, 2021

Update: Gov. Newsom Signs AB 361 Amending the Brown Act

Urgency Bill Takes Immediate Effect to Allow Virtual Meetings Under Certain Circumstances

Press Releases Sep 10, 2021

Christopher Pisano Named 2021 Legal Visionary

L.A. Times Business of Law Publication Recognizes Work of BB&K Litigator

Event Aug 31, 2021

Developments in Prop. 218 and Community Water System Funding

2021 California Special Districts Association Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase

Legal Alerts Aug 26, 2021

Court Rules on Parking Reduction & CEQA Impact

Confirms Reduction in Parking Considered Social Impact Rather Than Environmental

Legal Alerts Aug 19, 2021

AB 819 Increases Public Access to CEQA Documents

Bill Will Become Effective Jan. 1, 2022

Legal Alerts Aug 17, 2021

California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program Details: Arrearage Funding Program Survey Is Now Open

Survey is Required to be Eligible for Funding; Workshop Taking Place August 19

Press Releases Aug 12, 2021

BB&K Partner Michael Maurer Recognized As Daily Journal Top 40 Under 40

Publication Annually Recognizes Attorneys for their Achievements

Press Releases Aug 04, 2021

Partner Lutfi Kharuf Again Recognized As 40 Under 40 Business Leader

San Diego Business Journal Honors Young Professionals

Press Releases Jul 28, 2021

Partner Amy Hoyt Selected for Leadership Riverside Class of 2022

Graduates of Leadership Riverside go on to advocate for betterment of Riverside

Authored Articles & Publications Jul 20, 2021

ARPA Guidance for Municipalities

Six Main Categories for Recipients, Writes Attorneys Ana Schwab, Andre Monette and Gerard Lavery Lederer in PublicCEO

Authored Articles & Publications Jul 08, 2021

Real Estate Acquisitions for Public Agencies: Do Your Homework!

Thorough, Fact-finding Due Diligence Mitigates Risks, Writes Real Estate Attorney Nancy Park in PublicCEO