Environmental Law & Natural Resources

Free Webinar Apr 13, 2023

Clean Water, Complicated Laws

2023 Water Quality Webinar Series

Free Webinar Mar 29, 2023

Under One Roof: Summary of New Housing Laws for 2023

BB&K Free Webinar

Legal Alerts Mar 21, 2023

CA Supreme Court Orders Appeals Court Brown Act Opinion Depublished

Opinion requiring local agency to give notice on meeting agenda of CEQA exemption determined by staff is no longer binding precedent, but some CEQA actions must still be agendized

Legal Alerts Mar 15, 2023

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes New Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Six Forever Chemicals

Regulation Would Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, and PFNA

Legal Alerts Feb 24, 2023

In With the New – Part Six

BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023

Legal Alerts Feb 16, 2023

In With the New – Part Five

BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 15, 2023

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in January Issue

BB&K In the News Feb 07, 2023

Managing Partner Eric Garner Quoted in The Daily Journal

Article Discusses Dueling Water Sharing Proposals

Authored Articles & Publications Jan 15, 2023

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in December Issue

BB&K In the News Jan 09, 2023

BB&K Partner Billy Williams Interviewed on Precinct 444 Podcast

Podcast of The National Law Enforcement Museum Features Williams’ Career

Press Releases Jan 03, 2023

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Five Attorneys to Partner

2023 Promotions and Re-elections to the Executive Committee

Legal Alerts Dec 22, 2022

CARB Releases 2022 Scoping Plan Update

BB&K In the News Dec 22, 2022

Managing Partner Eric Garner Quoted in & The West

Press Releases Dec 19, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Offers Arthur L. Littleworth Diversity Scholarship in Partnership with ACWA

Applications due March 1

Authored Articles & Publications Dec 15, 2022

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in November Issue

BB&K In the News Dec 08, 2022

Partner Lowry Crook Quoted in E&E News

Article Addresses Water Projects Legislation

Legal Alerts Dec 02, 2022

CEQA Document Filing Fees Increase for 2023

Authored Articles & Publications Nov 21, 2022

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in October Issue

Authored Articles & Publications Nov 15, 2022

Understanding Tribal Sovereignty: An Essential Primer for Productive Native American Relations

BB&K’s Ellen Grover and Josh Newton Discuss American Indian Tribal Sovereignty in Municipal Lawyer Magazine

Press Releases Nov 04, 2022

BB&K’s 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings

The 13th of "Best Law Firms" Includes New National Tier 3 Ranking for BB&K

Press Releases Nov 03, 2022

Billy Williams Recognized with NESA William H. Webster Leadership Award

Awards Program Recognizes Those in Public Service Who Have Demonstrated Exceptional Leadership Qualities

Legal Alerts Oct 31, 2022

New Brown Act Requirements from Second District Court of Appeals

CEQA Finding of Exemption to be Listed on an Agency’s Agenda for its Public Meetings

BB&K Event Oct 19, 2022

2022 IMLA Annual Conference

BB&K Attorneys to Present on Tribal Law, E-discovery, Environmental Law, Telecommunications, Federal Government and More

Legal Alerts Sep 30, 2022

Governor Vetoes SB 222, Water Rate Assistance Program Legislation

Bill Would Have Created a Statewide Water Rate Assistance Program Under Which Local Water Suppliers Would Have Provided Assistance to Eligible Customers

Free Webinar Sep 20, 2022

EPA’s Proposed PFOA & PFOS Designation Under CERCLA: BB&K’s Primer on the Need-to-Know

BB&K Free Webinar

Press Releases Sep 20, 2022

BB&K Partner Joins New Drug Policy Solutions Leadership Council

Billy Williams Appointed to Help Guide Efforts of New 501(c)(3) “Think and Do Tank”

Authored Articles & Publications Sep 15, 2022

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in August Issue

Legal Alerts Aug 29, 2022

EPA Releases Proposed Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA

Municipalities and Special Districts Could Face Liability As a Result

Press Releases Aug 18, 2022

38 BB&K Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2023

Three Attorneys Awarded a “Lawyer of the Year” Designation

BB&K In the News Aug 16, 2022

Managing Partner Eric Garner Discusses New Opportunities in Water Law With Daily Journal

Addresses Skills and Traits Needed for Up-and-Coming Water Attorneys

Legal Alerts Aug 12, 2022

California Supreme Court Rules on Franchise Fees for Solid Waste Contract

Court Determined City Did Not Show Solid Waste Franchise Fees Were Not Taxes

Press Releases Jul 26, 2022

BB&K Attorneys Named to 2022 Northern and Southern California Super Lawyers Lists

Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees Selected for Achievements in Real Estate, Land Use, Employment, Litigation, Government Affairs and More

Legal Alerts Jul 05, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Climate Change Authority Under the Clean Air Act

The Court’s Decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency Opens the Door For Courts to Reconsider and Potentially Erode Chevron Deference

Legal Alerts Jun 17, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories

Advisories Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX and PFBS

Legal Alerts Jun 08, 2022

Court Rules Controversial Minimum Ratio Groundwater Pumping Rate Mandate Violates Proposition 26

Court of Appeal Strikes Down Minimum 3:1 Ratio Statute for Failure to Comply with Proposition 26 and Provides Guidance on Standard of Review

BB&K In the News Jun 07, 2022

Steve Anderson Discusses California Endangered Species Ruling with Wall Street Journal

Legal Alerts May 26, 2022

Failure To Pay Under Protest Prevents Ratepayer From Challenging Garbage Collection Charges

Padilla v. San Jose Decision Sheds Light on How Cities Can Obtain Health and Safety Code Protections for Water, Sewer, Stormwater and Solid Waste Fees

Legal Alerts May 26, 2022

State Water Resources Control Board Adopts Emergency Drought Regulation

Ramifications for Urban Water Suppliers and Non-Functional Turf

Press Releases May 18, 2022

Lauren Langer Recognized as Top L.A. Attorney

Los Angeles Business Journal Honors Standout Legal Talent

Legal Alerts May 17, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Two Decisions Impacting Local Sign Regulations and Flag Policies

Lawful or Landmine? Court Rules on First Amendment Snares

Press Releases May 16, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Announces Inaugural Arthur L. Littleworth Diversity Scholarship Recipient

Scholarship Presented to Saugus High School Senior at Association of California Water Agencies Spring Conference

Event May 04, 2022

2022 ACWA Spring Conference and Exhibition

BB&K Attorneys to Address Drought Management, Rate Setting and Federal Funding

Legal Alerts Apr 25, 2022

White House Council on Environmental Quality Finalizes First Phase of NEPA Regulation Revisions

What Changed, What Matters for Local Governments and What’s Next

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

Legal Alerts Apr 19, 2022

New Guidance on Buy America Requirements for Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects

Federal Agencies Must Ensure Applicable Programs Comply By May 14

Authored Articles & Publications Apr 15, 2022

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in March Issue

BB&K In the News Apr 12, 2022

Billy Williams Addresses Federal Shortcoming in Prosecution Tools

BB&K Partner Speaks With KGW-TV About Domestic Terrorism Laws and Enforcement Limitations

Event Apr 09, 2022

IMLA 2022 Mid-Year Seminar

BB&K Attorneys to Present on ARPA Funds, Updates in Telecomm and Forthcoming Federal Legislation

Press Releases Mar 31, 2022

BB&K Attorneys Selected for 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognitions

Honorees Selected for Achievements in Eminent Domain, Environmental and Public Finance Matters

Legal Alerts Mar 31, 2022

California Issues New Drought Executive Order

Potential Ramifications for Urban Water Suppliers and Well-Permitting Entities

BB&K In the News Mar 18, 2022

BB&K’s Sarah Foley and Family Featured in The Houston Lawyer

“Law in the Family” Profile Ran in January/February Issue

BB&K In the News Mar 18, 2022

Partner Lowry Crook Discusses Sea-Level Rise with E&E News

​Article Addresses Questions Surrounding Federal Coastal Strategy

Authored Articles & Publications Mar 16, 2022

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in February Issue

Press Releases Feb 23, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Launches Arthur L. Littleworth Diversity Scholarship in Conjunction with ACWA

Applications Due March 15

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 16, 2022

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in January Issue

Legal Alerts Feb 10, 2022

In With the New – Part Four

BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year

Legal Alerts Feb 03, 2022

In With the New – Part Three

BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year

BB&K In the News Feb 01, 2022

Eric Garner and John Brown Publish Art Littleworth Tribute

Tribute Runs as Riverside Lawyer Magazine Cover Story

Event Jan 21, 2022

36th Annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference

BB&K's Alisha Winterswyk and Todd Leishman to Discuss New Statutory and Case Law at Event

Authored Articles & Publications Jan 19, 2022

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in December Issue

Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2022

In With the New – Part One

BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year

Press Releases Jan 18, 2022

Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams Joins Best Best & Krieger as Partner

Williams Brings 20-year DOJ Tenure and Perspective to Bear for Regional and National Clients

Client Successes Jan 07, 2022

BB&K Earns Key ARPA Rule Provisions for Municipalities Nationwide

Telecommunications Team Successfully Advocates for Expanded Use of Funds

Press Releases Jan 06, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Six Attorneys to Partner

Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee

Press Releases Jan 04, 2022

Best Best & Krieger and Karnopp Petersen Complete Merger

Combination Adds First Oregon Office and Expands Firm Capabilities and Resources

Authored Articles & Publications Dec 27, 2021

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in November Issue

Legal Alerts Dec 02, 2021

CEQA Document Filing Fees Increase for 2022

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces Annual Adjustments

Press Releases Nov 24, 2021

Partner Paula de Sousa a San Diego Leaders in Law Finalist

San Diego Business Journal Recognizes Leading Special Districts Attorney

Authored Articles & Publications Nov 16, 2021

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Environmental Investigations and Judicial Developments in October Issue

Legal Alerts Nov 16, 2021

Monumental $1.2 Trillion Bill Passed to Revitalize the Nation’s Infrastructure

Highlights of the Bill President Biden Signed Into Law on Nov. 15

BB&K In the News Nov 15, 2021

BB&K Partner Ryan Baron Profiled by Law360

Q&A Discusses Goals as California Lawyers Association Chair, Inclusion, Mental Wellness and Growth

Press Releases Nov 04, 2021

BB&K’s 2022 Best Law Firms Rankings Include New National Tier 1 Recognition

Numerous Other Gains in 12th Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Rankings

Press Releases Nov 02, 2021

Two BB&K Partners Again Recognized as Coachella Valley Top Lawyers

Robert Hargreaves and Henry Welles Named to Palm Springs Life Magazine’s 2021 Top Lawyers List

Authored Articles & Publications Oct 28, 2021

Environmental, Energy & Climate Change Law and Regulation Reporter

BB&K Attorneys Discuss Recent Investigations and Clean Water Act Rulings in August/September Issue

Press Releases Oct 20, 2021

BB&K Pays Tribute to the Late Arthur Littleworth, Former Senior Partner

Firm Honors Littleworth’s Distinguished Character, Trailblazing Water Practice and Rich Legacy

Legal Alerts Oct 19, 2021

Department of Water Resources Invites Water Use Efficiency Standards Feedback

DWR Water Use Efficiency Branch to Host Three Informational Meetings and Solicit Feedback

Press Releases Oct 14, 2021

BB&K’s Ryan Baron Elected Chair of California Lawyers Association

CLA is the Nation’s Second Largest Voluntary Bar Organization

Press Releases Oct 06, 2021

Karnopp Petersen Joins With Best Best & Krieger

Combination Enhances Public and Private Service Offerings, Adds 15 Attorneys and Office in Bend, Oregon

Event Oct 01, 2021

Environmental Regulations, Broadband Property Rights, Records Requests and More

International Municipal Lawyers Association 86th Annual Conference

Legal Alerts Sep 23, 2021

120-Day Statute of Limitations for New or Increased California Water and Sewer Rates

SB 323 Signed Into Law and Effective Jan. 1

Press Releases Sep 21, 2021

Municipal Law Attorney Derra Purnell Joins BB&K

Of Counsel Has Noted Public Sector and Compliance Experience in Southwest

Legal Alerts Sep 17, 2021

EPA Withdraws Trump-era Guidance on When Groundwater Releases Require Clean Water Act Permits

Withdrawal expands “functional equivalent” test for discharges that the Supreme Court established in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund

Authored Articles & Publications Sep 16, 2021

Environmental Justice and the Convergence of Social Awareness and Climate Change

Gene Tanaka, Rebecca Andrews and Julia Li Address the Impact of Federal and State Environmental Justice Initiatives in Municipal Lawyer

Press Releases Sep 10, 2021

Christopher Pisano Named 2021 Legal Visionary

L.A. Times Business of Law Publication Recognizes Work of BB&K Litigator

Legal Alerts Sep 09, 2021

SB 9: It’s Not a Duplex Bill, It’s a Fourplex Bill!

Bill to Allow Lot Splits and Two-Unit Projects By-Right in Single-Family Zones Passes in Legislature and Awaits Governor Approval

Legal Alerts Sep 07, 2021

EPA, Army Corps to Apply Pre-2015 Standard for Clean Water Act Jurisdiction

Announcement Follows Federal District Court Decision Vacating Trump Administration Waters of the United States Rule

Legal Alerts Aug 26, 2021

Court Rules on Parking Reduction & CEQA Impact

Confirms Reduction in Parking Considered Social Impact Rather Than Environmental

Press Releases Aug 19, 2021

32 BB&K Attorneys Recognized on The Best Lawyers in America List for 2022

3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” and 4 Included on “Ones to Watch” List

Legal Alerts Aug 19, 2021

AB 819 Increases Public Access to CEQA Documents

Bill Will Become Effective Jan. 1, 2022

Press Releases Jul 28, 2021

Partner Amy Hoyt Selected for Leadership Riverside Class of 2022

Graduates of Leadership Riverside go on to advocate for betterment of Riverside

Authored Articles & Publications Jul 20, 2021

ARPA Guidance for Municipalities

Six Main Categories for Recipients, Writes Attorneys Ana Schwab, Andre Monette and Gerard Lavery Lederer in PublicCEO

Legal Alerts Jul 19, 2021

Court Allows Trump Administration Waters of the U.S. Rule to Remain

Rule to Remain While EPA and Army Corps Work on Rulemakings to Revoke and Replace

Authored Articles & Publications Jul 08, 2021

Real Estate Acquisitions for Public Agencies: Do Your Homework!

Thorough, Fact-finding Due Diligence Mitigates Risks, Writes Real Estate Attorney Nancy Park in PublicCEO

Press Releases Jul 07, 2021

Seven BB&K Attorneys Named 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers

Attorneys Honored by Legal Industry

Press Releases Jun 25, 2021

BB&K One of the 200 Largest Law Firms in the U.S.

National Law Journal Also Gives High Rankings for Number of Women Attorneys

Legal Alerts Jun 24, 2021

EPA Publishes Instructions for Water Utilities to Obtain Chemicals in Short Supply

Water Agencies Can Obtain Priority to Chlorine and Other Chemicals

Free Webinar Jun 23, 2021

Now That You Have ARPA Funds – What’s Next?

BB&K Free Webinar

Legal Alerts Jun 10, 2021

EPA and Army Corps to Propose Repealing and Replacing the Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Legal Filing Asks Court to Remand 2020 Rule Narrowing Scope of Clean Water Act

Press Releases Jun 08, 2021

BB&K Attorneys Return to Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars List

Megan Garibaldi, Ryan Guiboa and Jennifer Misetich on 2021 List