Best Best & Krieger LLP

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AB 130 and SB 131 Include Updates to Major California Housing Laws

On June 30, 2025, two budget trailer bills — Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131) — were signed by Governor Newsom and went into effect immediately. In addition to significant modifications to the California… more
 /  Environmental Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

California Legislature Enacts Significant Revisions To CEQA

On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131), two budget trailer bills that significantly modify the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), effective immediately. The… more
 /  Environmental Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Supreme Court Rules FCC’s Universal Service Fund Is Constitutional

On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court decided FCC v. Consumers’ Research, No. 24-354 (U.S. June 2025), ruling that the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) contribution structure, as administered by the Federal Communications Commission… more
 /  Administrative Law, Communications & Media Law, Constitutional Law

Supreme Court Rules District Courts Not Bound by FCC Statutory Interpretations under the Hobbs Act

On Friday, June 20th, the Supreme Court in McLaughlin Chiropractic Assoc., Inc. v. McKesson Corp., No. 23-1226 (U.S. June 2025), ruled in a 6-3 decision that the Hobbs Act does not bind federal district courts in civil… more
 /  Administrative Law, Communications & Media Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Supreme Court Issues First Major NEPA Ruling in Two Decades

On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-0 opinion that clarifies the scope of environmental effects analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and requires substantial judicial deference to federal… more
 /  Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Transportation

First Amendment Regulation of Social Media Use By Public Officials: Official or Personal Account?

Public officials often ask whether the First Amendment restricts their activities on social media, particularly when they seek to delete comments or block individuals from accessing their accounts. Generally, in order for an… more
 /  Administrative Law, Communications & Media Law, Constitutional Law

EPA Announces Plan to Modify PFAS Drinking Water Rule and Extend Compliance Deadline

On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its latest plans to address PFAS contamination in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA plans to retain the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation… more
 /  Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law

Federal Wildlife Agencies Propose Rescinding Definition of “Harm” Under Endangered Species Act

On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (Services) proposed a rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed rule is… more
 /  Administrative Law, Environmental Law

Name Change For Office of Planning and Research and Fish and Wildlife 2025 Filing Fees Increase

Effective July 1, 2024, the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) was renamed to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). The announcement from the Governor’s Office regarding this… more
 /  Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Well-Informed Start to 2025: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Housing Part Five

In part five of the Housing New Law series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), important new housing legislation for 2025 related to tribal housing, housing authorities and other bills impacting city housing programs. Below are… more
 /  Administrative Law, Indigenous Peoples, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

A Well-Informed Start to 2025: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Housing Part Four

In part four of the Housing New Laws series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), new housing legislation in 2025 addressing streamlined or by-right approval of certain projects, as well as updates to laws governing mobile homes… more
 /  Administrative Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

A Well-Informed Start to 2025: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Housing Part Three

In part three of the Housing New Laws series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), attorneys provide synopses of important new housing legislation for 2025 governing local housing elements and State Density Bonus Law. Below are… more
 /  Administrative Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

EPA Seeks Public Input on WOTUS Implementation Post-Sackett Ruling

On March 24, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published plans to seek stakeholder input on implementing a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The EPA’s goal is… more
 /  Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

A Well-Informed Start to 2025: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Housing Part Two

In part two of the Housing New Laws series, Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) attorneys provide key analyses of new housing legislation in 2025 addressing governing urban lot splits and two unit projects, accessory dwelling units… more
 /  Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

A Well-Informed Start to 2025: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Housing Part One

In part one of the Housing New Laws series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), attorneys cover important new housing legislation for 2025 that updates the Housing Accountability Act and relates to housing development fees. Below… more
 /  Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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