Legal Alerts Apr 08, 2021
California Small Cell Bill to Severely Limit Local Government Control of Street Lights and Traffic Signal Poles
Oppose SB 556: Hearing Set for April 19
Severe budget cuts, the end of earmarked funding and a significant decrease in government funding opportunities have made effective legislative, regulatory and policy advocacy critical for those competing for resources.
As public and private entities attempt to operate in this new environment, Best Best & Krieger LLP is helping them navigate the challenges, influence policy and get their voices heard and respected.
An Unrivaled Team
Recognizing that public policy matters involve a complex mix of legal, legislative and regulatory considerations, often at multiple levels of government, BB&K’s Government Relations team is structured as a multi-disciplinary, bi-partisan group. We bring together legislative advocates, policy advisors, subject matter-focused attorneys and litigators who skillfully manage the interplay of laws, policies, regulations, economic circumstances and competing interests to promote and protect our clients’ position. Our model enables clients to rely on one integrated team to devise creative solutions and move their issues through Congress, federal and state agencies and the legal system. Further, it assures that we have all the bases covered.
Team members have held high-ranking positions in the White House, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, at the Federal Communications Commission and at the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as in state government, industry trade and local government advocacy organizations, and in the private sector. We see both sides of issues, readily identify hurdles and overcome them. With decades of experience, longstanding relationships with government leaders and a deep knowledge across many disciplines, including politics, government, business, law and science, BB&K’s Government Relations professionals are respected and highly effective. This holds true even in heavily regulated areas such as telecommunications, water and environmental and natural resources matters generally — all areas where we have extensive experience.
Our Services
BB&K’s Government Relations team synthesizes, distills and presents our clients’ positions on complex public policy issues to decision makers. We devise innovative funding techniques and help clients develop actionable goals and implement strategic legislative action plans. Additionally, we assist clients by:
As a nationally recognized leader on water issues and environmental and natural resources issues generally, BB&K has worked on all of the major national environmental legislation, successfully advocated for new laws and obtained unprecedented funding for client projects.
Notable Accomplishments
BB&K’s Government Relations professionals’ achievements for clients include:
Oppose SB 556: Hearing Set for April 19
$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Federal Relief Package – American Rescue Plan Act
Sacramento Business Journal’s Annual Law Firm Rankings
Firm Leadership Renews Commitment to Supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Changes to Clean Water Act Section 401 Certifications
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Housing Webinar by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer Among Most Popular Posts
Paycheck Protection Program, Small Business Administration Disaster Loans and Health Care Funding
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EPA and Army Corps of Engineers New “Waters of the U.S.” Definition Takes Effect on June 22*
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The Legislation’s Key Provisions for Public Agencies and Local Governments
How These New Measures Impact Businesses, Public Agencies and Employees
Joint Plan Aims to Meet Rising Water Demands
USMCA and Federal Funds to Address Pollution Problem
Sacramento Business Journal’s Annual Law Firm Survey
The “4-Plex Bill” Meant to Address the Housing Crisis Couldn’t Muster Enough Support
Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4723
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New Response Thresholds and Regulations in the Works for Public Water Suppliers
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Growth Attributed to a Niche Public Law Focus and Great Results
Argent Communications Group
Law360 Annual Ranking Reflects Firm’s Continued Recent Growth
Eric Garner’s Updates to Text on Historical, Legal and Policy Issues Affecting California Water Use
International Municipal Lawyers Association
Firm Expands to Meet Client Demand
Sacramento Business Journal’s 2019 List of Largest Area Law Firms
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
John Freshman and Ana D. Schwab Advocated on Behalf of RCRCD
Expresses Need for Local Regulation of Recovery Businesses
Immediate Action Needed — Community Coalition Forming
Aims to Provide Revenue to Repair Failing Infrastructure
Maryland Association of Counties
American Water Works Association
Argent Communications Group
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Telecommunications Law Veteran Again Earns Spot on Prestigious List
The Bill is Due: Now What? Infrastructure, Pensions and the Environment
The Bill is Due: Now What? Infrastructure, Pensions and the Environment
BB&K Attorney Gregory Rodriguez Writes on the Latest Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Autonomous Vehicles in PublicCEO
BB&K's Gregory Rodriguez and Steven DeBaun Discuss Bikeshare Issues in PublicCEO
BB&K Moves Up Higher on List of Area’s Largest Firms
Details Local Agencies Need are Included
The State of the Union Address and a Leaked Memo Give the Insight We’ve Been Waiting For
Local Governments Should Speak Up Now for Local Control
Mid-Pacific Region Water Users’ Conference
Immediate, Critical Impacts on State and Local Governments
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Recent White House and Federal Court Action Impacting Future UAS Regulations
Victory for Local Governments
BB&K Municipal Law Webinar Series
Gregory Rodriguez's Article to Supplement his LCC Conference Presentation
Governor has Until Oct. 15 to Veto Controversial Small Cell Bill
BB&K Advised on $152.2 Million TIFIA Loan
Will Serve Clients from our Washington, D.C. Office
Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the Law
ACM 2017 Annual Conference
Small Cell Bill Curtails Local Discretionary Review and Rates
Firm’s Government Relations Team Continues to Grow
This Small Cell Bill Curtails Local Discretionary Review and Rates
Las Virgenes-Triunfo JPA Pure Water Project Receives Funds
Washington, D.C.-Based Partner Recognized for Communications
International Municipal Lawyers Association
Local Governments Need to Voice Their Concerns Before April 26 Hearing
Urban Water Suppliers Face Far-Reaching Consequences
Sacramento Business Journal’s 2017 Law Firm List
Challenge to Waters of the U.S. Rule Delayed Pending Supreme Court Review
How BB&K Can Help Your Agency Position and Respond
Nation’s High Court Agreed to Hear Challenges to Controversial Rule
Is Transparency Law a Game Changer?
ACWA's 2016 Fall Conference & Exhibition
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Post-Election Opportunities for Local Government Agencies
BB&K Part of Team Supporting Clean Up of Former Battery Recycling Site
60-Day Comment Period Provides Important Chance to Have Local Voices Heard
Reimagining the Cadillac Desert
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Reimagining the Cadillac Desert
BB&K's Eric Garner Kicks Off Event
Reimagining the Cadillac Desert
Reimagining the Cadillac Desert
Reimagining the Cadillac Desert
Reimagining the Cadillac Desert
Public Comments Due July 29th
FCC Looking to Increase Eligibility for Reimbursement
Failure to Comply Could Impact HUD Funding
Opportunities for Public Housing Residents and Local Government Agencies
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Marco Martinez Appeared Before California Senate Committee on SB 876
Cities Need to Climb on Board or Be Left Behind
Climate, Growth and Water Supply Adjustments Ease Conservation Burden in Some Communities
Board of Supervisors gives commendation to attorneys John Holloway and Gene Tanaka
Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule Remains in Effect
Proposed Regulations Include Required Plan Elements and Criteria for State Review
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