Press Releases Apr 21, 2022
BB&K’s Alisha Winterswyk Named a Latino Leader Worth Watching
Profiles in Diversity Journal Recognizes Talents and Achievements of Latino Leaders
In today’s litigious society, even the best-prepared California Environmental Quality Act documentation is regularly challenged, delaying projects and escalating costs associated with obtaining approvals. Handling documentation with an eye toward litigation is the key to reducing disputes and enhancing the likelihood of success should litigation occur.
Best Best & Krieger LLP’s environmental attorneys guide both private and public agency clients through all aspects of the CEQA and land use entitlement process, assuring full compliance with CEQA’s requirements. From pre-project planning, document preparation, noticing and approvals through ensuing litigation — a single team helps at every stage, minimizing costs and delays while maximizing environmental protection. We prepare local CEQA guidelines for more than 70 public agencies, including cities, school districts, water districts and special districts, and are proficient at reviewing, preparing and revising environmental impact reports, notices of exemption, initial studies, negative declarations, findings and statements of overriding considerations and addenda. Additionally, we advise on mitigation monitoring and reporting plans.
Experienced in every type of project that breaks ground, BB&K attorneys have successfully advised on CEQA issues and challenges for diverse projects including: commercial infrastructure, residential and mixed-use projects; industrial facilities and warehouse; specific and general plans; and habitat conservation plans and projects. Skilled at the subtleties of CEQA review and related permitting, we tailor our analysis to reflect rapidly evolving laws, such as those involving greenhouse gas emissions, endangered species and other potential areas of vulnerability. Our attorneys’ deep understanding of CEQA enables us to represent clients before administrative boards and trial and appellate courts throughout California.
We fully grasp the interplay of CEQA and other environmental statutes, including the state and federal Endangered Species Acts, the National Environmental Policy Act and state and federal Clean Water Acts, enabling our clients to rely on one team at one firm to navigate them through CEQA and all related environmental law requirements.
Profiles in Diversity Journal Recognizes Talents and Achievements of Latino Leaders
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Tribute Runs as Riverside Lawyer Magazine Cover Story
Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces Annual Adjustments
Firm Honors Littleworth’s Distinguished Character, Trailblazing Water Practice and Rich Legacy
Bill to Allow Lot Splits and Two-Unit Projects By-Right in Single-Family Zones Passes in Legislature and Awaits Governor Approval
Bill Will Become Effective Jan. 1, 2022
Graduates of Leadership Riverside go on to advocate for betterment of Riverside
Thorough, Fact-finding Due Diligence Mitigates Risks, Writes Real Estate Attorney Nancy Park in PublicCEO
A Q&A With BB&K Of Counsel Todd Leishman and Partner Alisha Winterswyk
CEQA Appellate Court Decision Analyzed by BB&K's Amanda Daams in PublicCEO
Part 2: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
California’s AB 168 Adds Requirements to Approval Process
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Annual Adjustments
Argent Communications Group
Association of Environmental Professionals
Stakeholders Have Until Sept. 21 to Review and Comment
Significant Changes begin Nov. 3
Decision in Protecting Our Water and Environmental Resources v. County of Stanislaus Case
Guidance Brings Heightened Scrutiny
Land Use, Telecommunications, Environmental and More
A Change in Methodology Will be Required Statewide July 1
Part 3: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Annual Adjustments
Union of Medical Marijuana Patients, Inc. v. City of San Diego
Eric Garner’s Updates to Text on Historical, Legal and Policy Issues Affecting California Water Use
BB&K’s Charity Schiller and Amanda Daams Warn Why Businesses Should Heed CEQA’s Changing Processes
Approved by California Natural Resources Agency
Decision in Sierra Club v. County of Fresno Case
Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019
Effective Jan. 1
BB&K’s Michelle Ouellette and Ali Tehrani Authored Law Review Article
Firm Welcomes Four New Attorneys to Group
California Appellate Court Gives Cities Less Flexibility
Profiles in Diversity Journal Recognizes Professionals for their Leadership
California Appellate Court Supports the Broad Use of CEQA Addenda
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Approval is a Ministerial Action, not subject to CEQA, Appellate Court Finds
Annual List Recognizes Attorneys for their Achievements
The BB&K Attorneys Acknowledged Again for Practice Achievements
BB&K Attorneys Defended West Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd. Sign Approval
Legal Decisions and Pending Guideline Updates Have Effect on the CEQA Review Process Write BB&K Attorneys Charity Schiller and Amanda Daams in PublicCEO
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Features the RCBA Barristers' Past President
BB&K Attorney Amanda Daams Discusses the California Environmental Quality Act in a Riverside Lawyer Article
BB&K Defends City from CEQA, Brown Act and Planning and Zoning Law Claims
Court Upholds City of Covina Infill Project
Filing Fees for CEQA Notices of Determination Increase Jan. 1
California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Proposal Also Addresses SB 743
How Land Use and Environmental Laws Mediate Disputes Between Universities, Colleges and Communities
Proposal Open to Comments
Bill Introduced in Advance of Los Angeles Being Awarded the Games This Week
California Supreme Court Decision Could Impact High-Speed Rail Project
BB&K Attorneys Represent RCTC; Defeat Environmental Challenges
California Supreme Court Finding Serves as a Key Victory for Public Agencies
Comment Period Opens on Draft Program Environmental Impact Report of MCRSA and AUMA
BB&K Team Represents RCTC in Mid County Parkway Project Dispute
BB&K Team Represented City
Daily Journal’s Annual List of California’s Best Female Attorneys
Court Strikes Down Challenges to City’s Approval of Pomona College Master Plan Update
BB&K Helped RCTC Pave the Way
Congratulations to Michelle Ouellette, Sarah Owsowitz and Jennifer Lynch
Five BB&K Partners Receive Honor
Fee Increase for CEQA Notices of Determination Effective Jan. 1
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Substantial Evidence Proving “Exacerbation” Required, California Appellate Court Says
Court Decision Provides Guidance for Affordable Housing Units within the Coastal Zone
$900 Million in Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016-17
Provides Opportunity to Streamline Litigation
Appellate Victory for Developers and Public Agencies
Decision Issued After Years of Uncertainty
Law Will Expedite Schedules for Qualified Projects
Gov. Brown Expected to Sign Laws that Will Have CEQA Implications
BB&K Partner Michelle Ouellette Authors a Summary of Recent Appellate Victory for Orange County Lawyer Magazine
California Appellate Court Weighs in Following State Supreme Court Decision
Guidance May Impact Agency Actions Currently Undergoing NEPA Review and Joint NEPA/CEQA Documents
Cities and Counties Impacted
On Behalf of the City of Montebello, BB&K Attorneys Successful in Lawsuit
Six Challenges to Public-Private Partnership Effort Overcome
High-Profile Case That Impacts Water Customers Throughout Southern California Discussed in News Reports
Court Upholds Public-Private Groundwater Conservation and Recovery Project That Will Serve Customers Throughout Southern California
Comments Sought by Feb. 29 on the Transition from LOS to VMT
Court Clarifies the Unusual Circumstances Exception
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