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New CEQA Court Decision
In its decision published March 30, 2023, the First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s ruling in East Oakland Stadium Alliance v. City of Oakland, et al. (2023WL2706692) in litigation challenging the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for a...
In its decision published March 30, 2023, the First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s ruling in East Oakland Stadium Alliance v. City of Oakland, et al. (2023WL2706692) in litigation challenging the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for a...
2023 City Attorneys Spring Conference
Mark your calendars! A&W will present at the 2023 City Attorneys Spring Conference on May 18th, 2023.
Mark your calendars! A&W will present at the 2023 City Attorneys Spring Conference on May 18th, 2023.
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Proposed Ballot Initiative Would Restrict Public Agencies' Ability to Raise Revenue
The California Business Roundtable has proposed the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (Initiative 21-0042A1)” as a statewide initiative measure to amend the California Constitution in a manner that would impose significant limits upon the...
The California Business Roundtable has proposed the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (Initiative 21-0042A1)” as a statewide initiative measure to amend the California Constitution in a manner that would impose significant limits upon the...
AB 984: New Digital License Plate Law
Employers may use vehicle location technology with alternative devices on fleet vehicles and commercial vehicles to track and monitor employees during work hours, but only if strictly necessary for the performance of the employee’s duties. Very detailed employee notice...
Employers may use vehicle location technology with alternative devices on fleet vehicles and commercial vehicles to track and monitor employees during work hours, but only if strictly necessary for the performance of the employee’s duties. Very detailed employee notice...
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EPA Proposes Drinking Water Standard
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is proposing a national drinking water standard for six polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS chemicals are found in many products including food packaging, non-stick cookware, and fire-fighting foam....
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is proposing a national drinking water standard for six polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS chemicals are found in many products including food packaging, non-stick cookware, and fire-fighting foam....