Newsletters

12.06.11

Court Rejects the Need for CEQA Analysis of Sea Level Rise and Invalidates CEQA Guideline

In an opinion ordered published last Friday, December 2, 2011 (originally filed November 9, 2011), the Second District Court of Appeal held that the City of Los Angeles was not required to discuss the impact of sea level rise as a result of global climate change on a proposed mixed-use development ...

10.10.11

Governor Vetoes Economic Impact Report Requirement for Superstores

One of this year’s most controversial bills was vetoed by Governor Brown in the final minutes of October 9, 2011, his last day to act on the bill.

09.30.11

CEQA Reform Highlights the 2011 California Legislative Session

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has played a historic role in environmental protection by requiring projects to go through extensive studies to disclose and mitigate environmental impacts.

07.19.11

Paper or Plastic? Common Sense Prevails in High Court’s CEQA Decision

In a closely watched decision, the California Supreme Court upheld Manhattan Beach’s ordinance banning the use of plastic bags.

07.05.11

Court Sets Strict Rules for Calculating Limitations on CEQA Challenges

The California Court of Appeal recently issued a decision that establishes two bright line rules—one for calculating when the statute of limitations for CEQA actions subject to a Notice of Determination (NOD) has run and one for calculating how long the NOD must be posted before it can be ...

02.28.11

Historic Resources and CEQA: New Hurdles for Development Projects

Over the past few years, an inordinate number of CEQA cases have addressed impacts on historic resources.

02.02.11

Court Ruling Adds Hurdle to Implementation of California Greenhouse Gas Rules

A California Superior Court issued a tentative ruling on January 24th against the California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) putting in question the Board’s ambitious schedule for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the state.

01.24.11

Prevailing Wage Update: Projects with Public Funding of Infrastructure May be Required to Pay

The Second District Court of Appeal rendered a potentially significant decision impacting private projects that obtain public funding for public infrastructure associated with the private project.

01.14.11

Proposal to Eliminate Redevelopment Agencies Creates Uncertainties for Some California Projects

Governor Brown’s initial budget proposal includes the elimination of redevelopment agencies so that current uncommitted agency funds and future property tax increment revenues may be diverted from redevelopment to other uses.

12.17.10