Public agencies prevailed in 71% of decisions involving the California Environmental Quality Act in 2022.
Latham lawyers tracked key developments in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) case law throughout 2022....more
We analyze the key CEQA cases from 2021 and their effects on development in California this year and beyond. Every year, we publish a comprehensive summary of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) judicial opinions and...more
Recent IRS guidance reduces the minimum aggregate amount of cash required for certain distributions of stock and cash to qualify for the dividends paid deduction.
In order to enhance liquidity of publicly offered real...more
The Sierra Club decision affects both the preparation of EIRs and judicial review of agency decisions certifying EIRs.
Key Points:
..An environmental impact report’s (EIR) discussion of potential environmental impacts...more
CEQA Case Report: Understanding the Judicial Landscape for Development -
In a published opinion issued December 24, 2018, Sierra Club v. County of Fresno, Case No. S219783, the California Supreme Court determined that an...more
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CEQA Case Report: Understanding the Judicial Landscape for Development -
In a published opinion issued February 28, 2018, Covina Residents for Responsible Development v. City of Covina, Case No. B279590, the Court of...more
CEQA Case Report: Understanding the Judicial Landscape for Development -
In an unpublished opinion issued January 31, 2018, Citizens for Open & Public Participation v. City of Montebello, Case No. B277060, the California...more
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In a partially published opinion issued April 4, 2018, Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute v. City and County of San Francisco, Case...more
California higher courts rule in favor of public agencies on small majority of environmental impact report cases.
Over the course of 2017, Latham lawyers reviewed all 46 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) cases,...more
On May 26, 2015, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced its intent to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) to evaluate the potential impacts of permits authorizing the incidental take of...more
Two US Senators propose temporary legislation to support UAS commercial development in the US, ensuring the US industry remains competitive.
The US is lagging behind globally in the commercial integration of Senators —...more
The FAA’s draft rule opens up the possibility of using so-called small “commercial drones” in the National Airspace, thus encouraging the emerging UAS industry.
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Since 2007, Congress has been calling...more