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
California Appellate Court Says Toll is a Fee to Use Government Property, Exempt from Tax Definition-
Tolls imposed for use of state-owned toll bridges are not taxes, and increases to the rates for those tolls are not...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
A major construction or public works project can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — ventures a city or special district may embark on. This webinar series discusses key legal issues and risks to consider when your...more
A major construction or public works project can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — ventures a city or special district may embark on. This webinar series discusses key legal issues and risks to consider when your...more
As most prepared for the holiday season, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development converted two broadband mandate proposals into orders and published them in the Federal Register. “Narrowing the Digital Divide...more
New Law Consolidates Certain Design-Build Authorizations Under a Single Statute -
The adoption of Senate Bill 785 signifies strong movement toward authorizing design-build procurement in California at the state and...more