The Levine Act prohibits “officers” of any state or local government agency who have received a contribution of $250 or more from an applicant or affiliated party from voting on the applicant’s matter—whether it be a...more
The Levine Act prohibits “officers” of any state or local government agency who have received a contribution of $250 or more from an applicant or affiliated party from voting on the applicant’s matter—whether it be a...more
On April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council of California (Council) adopted a court rule that tolled statutes of limitations for all civil causes of action until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency is...more
Judicial Council Extends Civil Statutes of Limitation -
The Judicial Council of California has adopted emergency regulations giving would-be plaintiffs and petitioners significantly more time to file civil lawsuits,...more
Will It Streamline Housing Development and Provide More Certainty? -
Why it matters: SB 330, signed into law on October 9, 2019, and effective January 1, 2020, substantially limits the ability of municipalities to...more
Lynch v. California Coastal Commission (July 6, 2017, Case No. S221980) -
Why It Matters: Can a landowner accept the benefits of a permit while simultaneously rejecting the burdens of that very same permit? The California...more
Under Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. § 1344), a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is required for activities involving the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the...more
Not Your First Rodeo—CEQA Exemption for Rodeo Event Upheld -
Citizens for Environmental Responsibility v. State of California -
Why It Matters: The Third District Court of Appeal upheld the use of a categorical...more
Use It or Lose It: San Clemente Required to Refund $10 Million in Unused Impact Fees:
Walker v. City of San Clemente (August 28, 2015, G050552) -
Why It Matters: In a strict reading of a local agency’s...more
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Evidence of Economic Infeasibility of CEQA Alternatives Explained (SPRAWLDEF v. San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) -
Why it matters: In upholding the approval of a 260-acre expansion to the...more
Neighbors for Smart Rail v. Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority (August 5, 2013, S202828) __ Cal.4th __(“Neighbors”).
What is the baseline against which environmental impacts are measured? There has been...more