In recent years, two Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decisions—Martin v. City of Boise (“Martin”) and Johnson v. City of Grants Pass (“Johnson”)—significantly narrowed the permissible scope of local regulation of public...more
In March 2024, the California Legislature enacted Senate Bill 477 as an urgency measure. SB 477 was signed by Governor Newsom on March 26, 2024, and it took effect immediately. The bill’s purpose is to make state law...more
BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023 -
In Part Six of our “In With the New” series, Best Best & Krieger LLP covers important new legislation related to environmental matters, housing and public...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
Court Invalidates City’s Attempts to “Evade” Martin -
Over the last few years, courts have significantly narrowed the permissible scope of local regulation of public camping. The catalyst for this shift was Martin v. City...more
AB 2221 and SB 897 Create Major Changes to California’s ADU Laws -
In nearly every legislative session over the past few years, the California Legislature has enacted bills that reduce local control over the development of...more
Lawful or Landmine? Court Rules on First Amendment Snares -
Municipalities throughout the country regulate signs and set policy for flag-flying on public property. Done right, these are lawful functions of local...more
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year -
In Part Three of our “In With the New” series, BB&K covers important new legislation related to CEQA, development fees, housing, planning, zoning, public contracts and waste...more
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year -
At the start of each new year, Best Best & Krieger LLP provides critical legal updates for public agencies and businesses based on new laws and court decisions from the...more
Applies to ADUs Constructed by Qualified Nonprofits -
In nearly every legislative session over the past few years, the California Legislature has enacted bills that further reduce local control over the development of...more
Ninth Circuit Affirms Lower Court’s Preliminary Injunction -
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decisions in Martin v. City of Boise and Lavan v. City of Los Angeles significantly altered how municipalities can...more
City Restrictions Are Not Affected -
The popularity of Airbnb, VRBO and other online hospitality marketplaces has led to a large increase in short-term vacation rentals (STRs). While STRs might be an owner’s dream, they...more
Decision in Compliance with Martin v. City of Boise -
The last few years have seen a fundamental shift in how municipalities can lawfully regulate camping on public property. The spark for this shift was Martin v. City of...more
However, AB 3182 Creates Ambiguity for Rental Restrictions in CIDs -
Consistent with California’s trend of removing barriers to affordable housing, Assembly Bill 3182, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, further limits the...more
Limited Local Control, Affordable Housing Incentives and More -
In what is shaping up to be an annual exercise, COVID-19 notwithstanding, the California Legislature has again enacted new laws to encourage housing...more
Independent Contractor Agreements Should be Reviewed -
With Assembly Bill 5 taking effect Jan. 1, public agencies should not overlook potential joint employer liability claims, which may become more common under AB 5....more
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