Government Policy & Public Integrity

Free Webinar May 17, 2023

Hanging in the Balance: Discussing the CPRA’s “Catch-All” Exemption

BB&K Free Webinar

Training Apr 04, 2023

e-Discovery & the California Public Records Act

BB&K Training via Webinar

Training Feb 23, 2023

The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access

BB&K Training via Webinar

Legal Alerts Feb 16, 2023

In With the New – Part Five

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

Training Feb 08, 2023

AB 1234 Ethics Guidance

BB&K Training via Webinar

Legal Alerts Feb 02, 2023

In With The New – Part Three

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

Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2023

In With the New – Part One

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

Press Releases Jan 17, 2023

Albert Maldonado named to the Lawyers of Color Hot List

Lawyers of Color Organization Dedicated to Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession Identifies 2022 Hot List

Press Releases Jan 12, 2023

BB&K Partners Selected to 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers List

Press Releases Jan 03, 2023

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Five Attorneys to Partner

2023 Promotions and Re-elections to the Executive Committee

Training Dec 06, 2022

AB 1234 Ethics Guidance

BB&K Training via Webinar

Free Webinar Nov 17, 2022

PRA Recodification...As If It Wasn’t Hard Enough Already!

BB&K Partner Christine Wood to Discuss Changes to the California Public Records Act

Event Nov 16, 2022

NALEO 14th Biennial National Institute for Newly Elected Officials

BB&K Attorneys to Present on Fiduciary and Government Oversight Responsibilities

Training Nov 09, 2022

SEI Form 700: Duties of Filing Officers & Officials

BB&K Training via Webinar

Legal Alerts Nov 07, 2022

Ninth Circuit Revisits and Clarifies the Reach of Martin v. City of Boise

Court Invalidates City’s Attempts to “Evade” Martin

Press Releases Nov 04, 2022

BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Awarded IMLA’s “Brown, Mulligan, Rocha Distinguished Public Service Award”

Award Honors Local Government Attorneys for Significant Achievements

Legal Alerts Oct 11, 2022

Local Governing Board Members Will Now Have Conflict of Interest in Campaign Donors Appearing Before Their Agencies

Gov. Newsom signs SB 1439, Expanding the Levine Act’s Restrictions

Legal Alerts Oct 03, 2022

Brown Act Updates: Continued Remote Meetings & Removal of Disruptive Attendees

Takeaways From New Laws AB 2449 and SB 1100

Press Releases Sep 13, 2022

Tori Hester Named to SD Metro’s 40 Under 40 List

List Recognizes Outstanding Young Business Leaders

Event Sep 08, 2022

2022 Cal Cities Annual Conference

BB&K Attorneys to Present on AB 602, Wireless Permitting, City Governance Models and the Surplus Land Act

Press Releases Aug 18, 2022

38 BB&K Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2023

Three Attorneys Awarded a “Lawyer of the Year” Designation

Event Jun 15, 2022

2022 TCAA Summer Conference

BB&K Attorneys to Discuss Navigating Federally Funded Projects and Ethics Rules

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

BB&K Event May 13, 2022

2022 Claremont Colleges Latinx Graduation

BB&K’s Albert Maldonado Alumni Keynote Speaker

Legal Alerts Apr 27, 2022

NFTs – Non-Fungible Campaign Contributions?

FPPC’s Newly Issued Leiderman Commission Opinion Provides Guidance on Campaign Reporting Obligations

Legal Alerts Apr 26, 2022

Will Virtual Public Meetings Continue Even After the Pandemic?

Two New Bills Could Ease California’s Teleconferencing Restrictions for the Long-Term

Event Apr 07, 2022

2022 CLA Open Meetings and Open Records Conference

BB&K Attorneys to Present on Brown Act In-Meeting Challenges and Closed Sessions

Press Releases Mar 03, 2022

BB&K’s Ruben Duran Appointed to Institute for Local Government Board

ILG Board Provides Critical Guidance About Organizational Policy, Strategy and Goals

Press Releases Mar 01, 2022

BB&K Attorneys Elected to Lead Inland Empire Hispanic Bar Association Board

Albert Maldonado Named President, Daniella Hernandez Named President-Elect for 2022

Training Feb 24, 2022

AB 1234 Ethics Guidance

BB&K Training via Webinar

Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2022

In With the New – Part One

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

Legal Alerts Jan 10, 2022

New Interpretation of Broad and Unduly Burdensome

Takeaways From Unprecedented Public Records Ruling in Getz v. County of El Dorado

Press Releases Jan 06, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Six Attorneys to Partner

Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee

Legal Alerts Dec 16, 2021

SB 16 Compliance: Expanded Public Access to Law Enforcement Personnel Records

California Agencies Should Expect to Receive Requests in All New Categories

Free Webinar Dec 15, 2021

Public Records Act Changes to Law Enforcement and Personnel Records

Comprehensive Discussion of SB 16 Impact

Event Dec 08, 2021

Cal Cities 2021 City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar

BB&K Attorneys to Present on Language Inclusivity and Public Records Processing

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

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

BB&K In the News Oct 28, 2021

BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Profiled by Law360

Duran Discusses Goals as California State Bar Board of Trustees Chair, Latino Heritage, Access to Justice and More

Event Oct 26, 2021

2021 Board Secretary/Clerk Conference

BB&K’s Ruben Duran and Stephanie Smith to Speak at California Special Districts Association’s Annual Event

Authored Articles & Publications Oct 11, 2021

City Clerk and Board Secretary Roadmap

PublicCEO Article on Navigating Developing Challenges Involving Public Records, Social Media and More

Legal Alerts Sep 30, 2021

New Law Expands Public Access to Police Misconduct Records

SB 16 Signed Into Law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on September 30

Press Releases Sep 27, 2021

BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Appointed Chair of the California Bar Board of Trustees

Duran to Lead Trustees for One-Year Term

Legal Alerts Sep 22, 2021

Court Prohibits Los Angeles City from Summarily Destroying Homeless Individuals’ “Bulky” Items

Ninth Circuit Affirms Lower Court’s Preliminary Injunction

Press Releases Sep 21, 2021

Two BB&K Attorneys Honored by CCCA at 2021 Fall Conference

Christi Hogin and Michael Jenkins Selected to Receive El Matador Grande Award

Legal Alerts Sep 14, 2021

Update: Gov. Newsom Signs AB 361 Amending the Brown Act

Urgency Bill Takes Immediate Effect to Allow Virtual Meetings Under Certain Circumstances

Legal Alerts Sep 07, 2021

Bill Expanding Public Access to Police Misconduct Records Approved by California Senate

Gov. Gavin Newsom Must Sign or Veto by October 10

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

Press Releases Aug 12, 2021

BB&K Partner Michael Maurer Recognized As Daily Journal Top 40 Under 40

Publication Annually Recognizes Attorneys for their Achievements

Press Releases Jun 21, 2021

BB&K’s HongDao Nguyen Named an Asian Leader Worth Watching

Profiles in Diversity Journal Recognizes Asian Leaders Worth Watching

Press Releases May 20, 2021

Sonia Carvalho Named a Top Woman Lawyer 2021

Daily Journal Includes Municipal Law Partner on its Annual List

Press Releases May 18, 2021

Municipal Law Attorney Frank Splendorio Joins BB&K

Of Counsel Has Robust City Attorney and Public Agency Law Experience

Event Apr 08, 2021

Public Records, Social Media, Redistricting and More

City Clerks Association of California's 2021 Annual Conference

Press Releases Apr 01, 2021

JD Supra Recognizes BB&K Attorneys With 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

Construction Law Top Author and a Top-Read Tax Article

Press Releases Mar 30, 2021

Latino Leader Worth Watching: BB&K Partner Ruben Duran

Municipal Law Attorney Recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal

Legal Alerts Mar 22, 2021

Are Virtual Public Meetings Here to Stay?

Three New Bills Could Make Permanent Changes to Public Meetings

Legal Alerts Mar 19, 2021

Disclosing Law Enforcement Personnel Records

The Intersection Between Brady Lists, Pitchess Statutes and SB 1421

Free Webinar Feb 18, 2021

2021 Public Records Act Legislative Update

BB&K Free Webinar

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 01, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About New Social Media and Open Meeting Laws

BB&K’s HongDao Nguyen and Albert Maldonado Answer Public Officials’ Questions on AB 992 on the CSDA Blog

Authored Articles & Publications Jan 20, 2021

Public Record Costs

Director of PRA Services and e-Discovery Counsel Christine Wood Discusses National Lawyers Guild v. City of Hayward in Sacramento Magazine

Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2021

Elected Officials Entitled to Some, Not All, Public Agency Records

Access Depends on if Record Request is from “Elected Official” or “Member of the Public”

Legal Alerts Jan 07, 2021

California Public Records Act Update

New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021

Legal Alerts Jan 06, 2021

Court Confirms FPPC's Authority to Punish Public Agencies That Spend Undisclosed Public Money to Influence Voters at Elections

California Trial Court Rules on Campaign-Related Public Spending

Legal Alerts Jan 06, 2021

New Laws for 2021

Bills and Court Decisions Impacting Public Agencies and Businesses in the New Year

Legal Alerts Jan 05, 2021

New Public Agency Laws on Safety, Finance, Contracting and More

Part 1: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021

Authored Articles & Publications Dec 28, 2020

Partner John Brown Receives James H. Krieger Meritorious Award

Riverside Lawyer Magazine Feature on Brown, the Krieger Meritorious Service Award Winner

Legal Alerts Dec 17, 2020

Taxpayer Actions Can be Used to Challenge Government Contracts Even After Contract Completion

California Court of Appeal Decision in School District Case Applies to Public Agencies

Legal Alerts Nov 30, 2020

FPPC Finds Potential Conflict of Interest Based on Elected Officials’ Spouses’ Positions

The Spouses Work at Health Care Facilities that Compete with Project Under City Council Consideration

Legal Alerts Nov 16, 2020

CPRA Requesters Could Pay Agency Costs to Store Emails

Requesters Must Post an Undertaking if Public Agency Will Suffer Certain Damages During Injunction Proceedings

Press Releases Nov 05, 2020

BB&K’s 2021 Best Law Firms Rankings Include New Tier 1 Recognitions

Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List

Legal Alerts Oct 27, 2020

Mobile Billboard Ordinance that Exempts Certain Vehicles is a Content-Based Regulation

Such Regulations are Subject to Strict Scrutiny, Ninth Circuit Rules

Authored Articles & Publications Oct 20, 2020

Public Officials' New Social Media Open Meeting Law

California's AB 992 Analyzed in PublicCEO by BB&K's HongDao Nguyen and Albert Maldonado

Free Webinar Oct 15, 2020

AB 1234 Ethics Training (Oct. 15, 2020)

BB&K Workshop via Webinar

Legal Alerts Sep 21, 2020

AB 992: Open Meeting Laws and Social Media

New California Law Addresses Prohibition on Serial Meetings on Social Media

BB&K Webinar Sep 16, 2020

The Brown Act: The People’s Business and the Right to Access

BB&K Workshop via Webinar

Press Releases Sep 11, 2020

BB&K Attorney Nicholaus Norvell Named a Top 40 Under 40 in San Diego

San Diego Daily Transcript Recognizes Young Professionals

Authored Articles & Publications Sep 01, 2020

City Officials Must Be Neutral & Unbiased

PublicCEO Article Examines California Precedent-Setting Bias Tainting Decision

Event Aug 27, 2020

WRCOG Webinar: Navigating Virtual Governance and the Brown Act in a COVID-19 Climate

Western Riverside Council of Governments

Press Releases Aug 20, 2020

36 BB&K Attorneys Recognized on The Best Lawyers in America List for 2021

Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List

BB&K Webinar Jul 16, 2020

Case Study: California Public Records Act Lessons from the Sukumar Case

BB&K Workshop via Webinar

BB&K Webinar Jul 15, 2020

AB 1234 Ethics Training (July 15, 2020)

BB&K Webinar

Legal Alerts Jun 25, 2020

FPPC Regulation Clarifies Officials' Duty to Publicly Identify Financial Conflicts at Meetings

Regulation Revision Clarifies Duty Applies Despite “Partial Absences”

BB&K Webinar Jun 18, 2020

Distinguishing Personal and Public Records

BB&K Workshop via Webinar

Authored Articles & Publications Jun 10, 2020

E-Discovery and Public Records Lessons from California Supreme Court

BB&K's Annie Loo Provides Analysis in Association of E-Discovery Certified Specialists Blog

BB&K Webinar Jun 04, 2020

A Review of National Lawyers Guild v. City of Hayward's Impact on the California Public Records Act and Video Records

BB&K Free Webinar

Legal Alerts Jun 04, 2020

Jurisdiction Over CPRA Cases Not Limited to Courts in the County Where Records are Situated

A California Appellate Court Draws a Distinction between the Power of a Court to Rule —“Jurisdiction”— and the Proper Place for a CPRA Suit —“Venue”

Legal Alerts May 29, 2020

California Supreme Court: Government Cannot Charge Fee to Redact Police Body Camera Footage

California Public Records Act Provision Permitting Public Agencies to Charge for “Extraction” Analyzed

BB&K Webinar May 21, 2020

AB 1234 Ethics Training (May 21, 2020)

BB&K Webinar

BB&K Webinar May 20, 2020

Best Practices for Handling a Surge in CPRA Requests Post-COVID-19

BB&K Free Webinar

Legal Alerts May 13, 2020

Court Decision on Bias Tainting a City Council Vote Now Precedent-Setting in California

Legislative Body Members Must be Neutral and Unbiased to Vote on Matters

Event May 11, 2020

CLA's Open Meetings and Open Records Digital Conference 2020

California Lawyers Association

BB&K In the News Apr 29, 2020

Partner Michael Maurer Discusses Virtual Planning Meetings During COVID-19

California Planning & Development Report Covers Open Meeting Law Changes

Legal Alerts Apr 24, 2020

New Public Records Act Opinion Considers Extent of Trade Secret Privilege

Drug Company’s Mandatory Release of Price Increase May Compromise Privilege, Permitting Disclosure Under the CPRA

Legal Alerts Apr 20, 2020

Records Disclosure and Retention When Working Remotely

How COVID-19 Stay Home Orders Impact Government Records

Legal Alerts Apr 08, 2020

Local Government Has an Important Interest in Adjudicating Zoning Disputes

Ninth Circuit Dismisses Case Brought Against Alameda County for Zoning Requirements

BB&K Webinar Apr 07, 2020

BB&K Workshop: Reviewing and Amending a Conflict of Interest Code

BB&K Webinar

Legal Alerts Apr 06, 2020

California’s Voter Participation Rights Act Does Not Apply to Charter Cities

Appellate Court Takes on “Home Rule” in City of Redondo v. Alex Padilla

Legal Alerts Apr 03, 2020

Public Records Requests During COVID-19 Crisis

California Public Agencies Struggle with CPRA Compliance