In Part One of the New Law Guidance series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), we cover important new legislation for 2024 related to public contracts, local agencies and public employees. Below we provide takeaways and...more
Regulations Implement New Conflict of Interest Law for Local Elected Officials -
The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted new and amended regulations to implement SB 1439 – the bill adopted last year that...more
In Part Five of our “In With the New” series, Best Best & Krieger LLP covers important new legislation related to the Brown Act, environmental matters, and unions. Here we provide takeaways and analyses of AB 2449, SB 1100,...more
2/17/2023
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Student Housing ,
Teleconferences ,
Unions ,
Virtual Meetings
BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023 -
In Part Three of our “In With the New” series, Best Best & Krieger LLP covers important new legislation related to elections, public works and public resources....more
BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023 -
In Part Two of our “In With the New” series, Best Best & Krieger LLP covers important new legislation related to planning, development and real estate; health and...more
Gov. Newsom signs SB 1439, Expanding the Levine Act’s Restrictions -
Local elected officials – including city council members, special district board members and school district board members – will now have to “conflict...more
Takeaways From New Laws AB 2449 and SB 1100 -
A new bill signed into law in September, AB 2449, provides agencies with long-term permissions to hold remote meetings without having to give the public access to private...more
FPPC’s Newly Issued Leiderman Commission Opinion Provides Guidance on Campaign Reporting Obligations -
The Fair Political Practice Commission (FPPC) recently issued an opinion addressing campaign reporting obligations for...more
Two New Bills Could Ease California’s Teleconferencing Restrictions for the Long-Term -
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Legislature previously passed AB 361 to allow for streamlined teleconferencing...more
Urgency Bill Takes Immediate Effect to Allow Virtual Meetings Under Certain Circumstances -
As the California State Legislative session drew to a close on September 10, AB 361, one of several bills that had been introduced...more
Six Ways the Funds Can be Used -
Today, the U.S. Treasury released the Interim Final Rule on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The funds were authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which...more
Agencies Should Be Aware of Pre-Award Requirements -
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury released new guidance on the certification process for entities that will be receiving a direct payment from the U.S. Treasury under the...more
Court Holds There is No Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Rental Scooter Location Information -
Innovations are often described as “disruptive.” For cities, perhaps no recent innovation has been as disruptive – in more...more
Three New Bills Could Make Permanent Changes to Public Meetings -
As we conclude a full year of virtual meetings, the use of “Zoom” and other virtual meeting applications has become so commonplace that it might be easy to...more
Part 1: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021 -
With the unique challenges that 2020 brought, California lawmakers passed bills that addressed both the State’s ongoing problems, as well as laws responsive...more
New Restrictions for Regions Lacking ICU Availability -
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new Regional Stay Home Order, which will take effect within 24 hours after a region has less than 15 percent intensive care unit availability, is...more
More Counties to Potentially Qualify for a County Variance Under New Requirements -
This week, the California Department of Public Health altered the COVID-19 re-opening readiness criteria and released a revised COVID-19...more
Resilience Roadmap Charts Course for Workplaces and Counties -
California enters Stage 2 of the COVID-19 Resilience Roadmap, modifying the initial stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on March 19. ...more
Public Agencies Should Take Steps Now to be Eligible for Cost Recovery -
If your agency may provide, has provided or is currently providing extraordinary emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,...more
Addresses Open Meetings, Delivery Ordinances, Working After Retirement and Government Claim Deadlines During Coronavirus Pandemic -
In a continued effort to address the COVID-19 state of emergency, California Gov. Gavin...more
Governor Issues New Executive Order Excusing Physical Location Requirements for Public Comment and Observation for Public Meetings -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order (N-29-20), which, in part, supersedes...more
California Governor Issues Executive Order Cancelling Large Gatherings and Suspending Certain Portions of the Brown Act -
Today, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency Executive Order to further the State’s...more
3/13/2020
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Public Health ,
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Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020 -
How do the laws passed last year by California lawmakers impact how public agencies do business in the new year? In this annual Legal Alert series, Best Best &...more
1/9/2020
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Emergency Management Plans ,
Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) ,
General Plan ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Low Income Housing ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Mandatory Evacuation ,
Planning Approval Process ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Contracts ,
Real Estate Development ,
Redevelopment ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Wildfires ,
Zoning Laws
Calif. Supreme Court: San Diegans for Open Government v. Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego -
Only a party to a contract may bring a legal action under Government Code section 1092 to invalidate...more
1/6/2020
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Breach of Duty ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Cal Code of Civil Procedure ,
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Contract Drafting ,
Contract Terms ,
Non-Parties ,
Private Right of Action ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Public Employees ,
Public Finance ,
Public Officials ,
Standing ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Statutory Violations
Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases -
A contractor that had two separate contracts with a school district — one for preconstruction services and the other for...more
12/4/2019
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Competitive Bidding ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Contractors ,
Design-Build ,
Independent Contractors ,
Infrastructure ,
Leaseback ,
Municipalities ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Bidding ,
Public Funds ,
Public Procurement Policies ,
Public Schools ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
School Districts ,
State Contractors ,
State Funding ,
Undue Influence Claims ,
Urban Planning & Development