Event Apr 19, 2021
Water, Cable Franchising and Federal Communications Updates
International Municipal Lawyers Association 2021 Mid-Year Seminar
Water is a vital resource, and access to safe and reliable water is fundamental to society. As a result, its use, supply, quality and management are all highly regulated. The laws are complicated and compliance is complex.
BB&K is uniquely positioned to help our public and private clients navigate this challenging landscape. BB&K is recognized as a California Powerhouse for our water-related work, and our Environmental Law & Natural Resource practice is among the leading in the nation. Our lawyers have counseled clients on building, operating and maintaining water supply systems for more than a century, offering integrated, coordinated, cross-disciplinary knowledge and experience to address and effectively resolve all water-related issues and concerns.
We literally wrote the book on California water law, an authoritative treatise that addresses the many complicated issues that arise regarding water rights, supply and quality. Our water law lawyers have played an integral role in advocating and helping to develop water-related policies and regulations.
On the Cutting Edge of Water Law
Always on the cutting edge when it comes to water issues, laws and regulations, we helped shape the grant and loan distribution guidelines of California’s Proposition 1, which authorized issuance of more than $11 billion in bonds to overhaul California’s water system. We were involved in drafting other water legislation, including the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, and one of our lawyers was selected by the United States Supreme Court to serve as Special Master of a large water rights dispute between two states. Through these various endeavors, we have gained extensive experience and a comprehensive knowledge of the rules and their application, making BB&K the go-to firm on water issues.
Comprehensive Service
From environmental concerns to water rights, water quality, wastewater recycling, sewage treatment, stormwater and solid waste management systems to infrastructure development, construction and finance, BB&K lawyers are experienced in addressing the issues that water projects implicate. We advise cities, counties, water districts, public agencies and private clients, devising innovative and cost-effective solutions that assure compliance with all legal requirements and regulatory restrictions.
Our lawyers often team with engineers, environmental consultants and architects to offer guidance and develop the best possible solutions for our clients. Additionally, we assist clients with:
BB&K maintains an extensive Environmental Litigation practice that engages nearly a quarter of the firm’s lawyers and utilizes the firm’s knowledge and experience to effectively resolve issues before regulatory bodies and in courts at all levels.
International Municipal Lawyers Association 2021 Mid-Year Seminar
Antelope Valley Groundwater Basin Adjudication
Decision in Antelope Valley Groundwater Basin Adjudication First of its Kind
$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Federal Relief Package – American Rescue Plan Act
Part 2: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
Clarity Provided for New “Functional Equivalent” Test
Association of Environmental Professionals
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
Environmental Defense Fund
BB&K’s Eric Garner Co-Authors Law Journal Article and Presents Webinar
SD Metro Magazine Honors Young Professionals
BB&K Attorney Rod Walston Successful in Public Trust Doctrine Dispute in Nevada Supreme Court
BB&K Free Webinar
San Diego Daily Transcript Recognizes Young Professionals
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Proposes New Rule Regarding Exclusion of Lands from Critical Habitat for Federally Listed Species
Stakeholders Have Until Sept. 21 to Review and Comment
Decision in Protecting Our Water and Environmental Resources v. County of Stanislaus Case
Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Changes to Clean Water Act Section 401 Certifications
Water Attorney Who Helped Riverside School Desegregation Featured in “A Good Life”
Roundtable Discussion Includes Litigation, SGMA, Conservation and More
BB&K Free Webinar
County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund
BB&K Free Webinar
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers New “Waters of the U.S.” Definition Takes Effect on June 22*
California Governor Restricts Water Supply Discontinuation for Non-Payment
Joint Plan Aims to Meet Rising Water Demands
BB&K Free Webinar
BB&K Free Webinar
Land Use, Telecommunications, Environmental and More
USMCA and Federal Funds to Address Pollution Problem
New Thresholds Impact Wider Swath of Public Water Suppliers
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Give New Waters of the U.S. Definition
Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4723
Nine BB&K Attorneys Earn Recognition
Part 3: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Additional Changes at Firm Reflect Growth, Diversification
Water Law Veteran Honored by Law360
Association of California Water Agencies
Attorneys Christopher Deal and Christina Morgan Represented Real Property Buyers
What California Cities Need to Know to Comply with SB 205
U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America Annual List Recognizes Many of the Firm’s Premier Practice Areas
WOTUS Definition Court Challenges Continue
Raftelis Workshop
New California Law to Help Achieve SGMA Requirements
BB&K Webinar
BB&K Successfully Defends Water District
New Response Thresholds and Regulations in the Works for Public Water Suppliers
Recognized for Land Use Planning, Water Quality and Municipal Law Work
Including Seven Named as “Lawyer of the Year”
Federal and State Governments and Courts Concerned About Toxicity and Water Contamination
Sustainable Groundwater Planning in California
New Risk, Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Community Water Systems
Calif. Appellate Court Decision May Also Apply to Other Types of Water Providers
Partner Kelly Salt Represented Public Agencies as Amicus Curiae
Argent Communications Group
Calif. Court of Appeal Holds that Referendum Power Not Applicable to Local Water Rate Resolutions
Henry Welles and Robert Hargreaves Selected by Palm Springs Life Magazine
Comments Accepted Until May 30
Eric Garner’s Updates to Text on Historical, Legal and Policy Issues Affecting California Water Use
The Attorneys Argued About Short-Term Rentals and the Clean Water Act in the Ninth Circuit
Representing Desert Water Agency, BB&K Attorneys Won Partial Dismissal of Case
All Are Returning to the Annual List
SWRCB Votes to Adopt Regulations that Could Impact Permitting Procedures
International Municipal Lawyers Association
Association of Environmental Professionals
In the Water International Journal, BB&K Managing Partner Eric Garner Identifies Factors for Groundwater Sustainability
BB&K Leads Water Agencies’ Defense
Comments Due by April 15
15th Annual California Water Law Symposium
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program
Approved by California Natural Resources Agency
Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019
2019 Brings Changes to Election, Revenue, Conflict of Interest, Property and Public Safety Laws… and More
Additional Changes to Leadership Roles
New and Expanded Services and More Attorneys and Staff Added in 2018
Served Senior Positions with the Army Corps of Engineers and the White House
Comments Being Sought
BB&K Attorneys Served as Bond Counsel
Invitation to Solicitor General for Opinion is Encouraging, He Says
Association of California Water Agencies
U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2019 Rankings Released
Firm Welcomes Four New Attorneys to Group
International Bar Association
California Appellate Court Finds There is No State Mandate When a Public Agency Has The Statutory Authority to Levy Fees
SB 998 Will Require Written Policies, Detailed Notices and Alternative Payment Options
BB&K Team Successfully Defends City in First-of-its-Kind Trial in California
Representing a Variety of Practice Areas
Partner
Approval is a Ministerial Action, not subject to CEQA, Appellate Court Finds
Aims to Provide Revenue to Repair Failing Infrastructure
Partner Andre Monette Interviewed by Bloomberg Environment on SCOTUS Nominee
American Water Works Association
Argent Communications Group
AB 1668 and SB 606 Impose New or Expanded Requirements on California Water Agencies and Suppliers
Firm Ranks No. 24 on San Diego Business Journal Annual List
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Features the RCBA Barristers' Past President
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