Client Updates
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Client Alert- Supreme Court Establishes Test for Wetlands and Waters
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent (5/25/23) decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (598 U.S. ___ (2023)) attempts to clarify the issue of when wetlands are considered “waters of the United States” for purposes of the Clean Water Act...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent (5/25/23) decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (598 U.S. ___ (2023)) attempts to clarify the issue of when wetlands are considered “waters of the United States” for purposes of the Clean Water Act...
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Client Alert- Tansavatdi v RPV
On April 27, 2023, the California Supreme Court in Tansavatdi v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes held that design immunity in the case is limited to a claim alleging that a public entity created a dangerous roadway condition through a defective design, but did not extend to a...
On April 27, 2023, the California Supreme Court in Tansavatdi v. City of Rancho Palos Verdes held that design immunity in the case is limited to a claim alleging that a public entity created a dangerous roadway condition through a defective design, but did not extend to a...
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CARB Passes Zero Emission Fleet Mandate
On April 28, 2023, CARB approved a first-of-its-kind rule to help put California on a path towards accomplishing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goal of fully transitioning the trucks that travel across the state to zero-emissions technology by 2045. Specifically, CARB approved its...
On April 28, 2023, CARB approved a first-of-its-kind rule to help put California on a path towards accomplishing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s goal of fully transitioning the trucks that travel across the state to zero-emissions technology by 2045. Specifically, CARB approved its...
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Client Alert- Court Upholds Local Control for Wireless Tech
On March 24, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California issued an Order in Vertical Bridge Development, LLC v. Brawley City Council et. al., favoring the City of Brawley (“City”) by upholding the City’s decision to deny a wireless facility...
On March 24, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California issued an Order in Vertical Bridge Development, LLC v. Brawley City Council et. al., favoring the City of Brawley (“City”) by upholding the City’s decision to deny a wireless facility...
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Client Alert- 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...