Legal Alerts Jan 07, 2021
California Public Records Act Update
New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021
Facing intense public scrutiny, media attention and regulatory oversight, government entities, public officials and those doing business with the government must do more than simply comply with public integrity standards, applicable laws and regulations. They must command public respect and build trust by promoting integrity, transparency and fairness in all of their dealings.
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As all levels of government adopt, reexamine and strengthen ethical and accountability standards, aggressively pursuing and prosecuting violators, our attorneys offer timely, comprehensive and strategic advice, training and solutions, helping instill public confidence in our clients’ decision-making processes and assuring legal and regulatory compliance. Our services include:
New CPRA Case Law and Legislation for 2021
California Trial Court Rules on Campaign-Related Public Spending
Bills and Court Decisions Impacting Public Agencies and Businesses in the New Year
Part 1: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Feature on Brown, the Krieger Meritorious Service Award Winner
California Court of Appeal Decision in School District Case Applies to Public Agencies
The Spouses Work at Health Care Facilities that Compete with Project Under City Council Consideration
Requesters Must Post an Undertaking if Public Agency Will Suffer Certain Damages During Injunction Proceedings
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
Such Regulations are Subject to Strict Scrutiny, Ninth Circuit Rules
California's AB 992 Analyzed in PublicCEO by BB&K's HongDao Nguyen and Albert Maldonado
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
New California Law Addresses Prohibition on Serial Meetings on Social Media
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
Former Senior Counsel and Trial Attorney in the D.C. AG's Office
San Diego Daily Transcript Recognizes Young Professionals
PublicCEO Article Examines California Precedent-Setting Bias Tainting Decision
Western Riverside Council of Governments
Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
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Regulation Revision Clarifies Duty Applies Despite “Partial Absences”
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
BB&K's Annie Loo Provides Analysis in Association of E-Discovery Certified Specialists Blog
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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”
California Public Records Act Provision Permitting Public Agencies to Charge for “Extraction” Analyzed
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Legislative Body Members Must be Neutral and Unbiased to Vote on Matters
California Lawyers Association
California Planning & Development Report Covers Open Meeting Law Changes
Drug Company’s Mandatory Release of Price Increase May Compromise Privilege, Permitting Disclosure Under the CPRA
How COVID-19 Stay Home Orders Impact Government Records
Ninth Circuit Dismisses Case Brought Against Alameda County for Zoning Requirements
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Appellate Court Takes on “Home Rule” in City of Redondo v. Alex Padilla
California Public Agencies Struggle with CPRA Compliance
Institute for Local Government
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Ninth Circuit Decision in Apartment-Condominium Conversion Program Dispute
Addresses Open Meetings, Delivery Ordinances, Working After Retirement and Government Claim Deadlines During Coronavirus Pandemic
Governor Issues New Executive Order Excusing Physical Location Requirements for Public Comment and Observation for Public Meetings
California Governor Issues Executive Order Cancelling Large Gatherings and Suspending Certain Portions of the Brown Act
San Diego Magazine’s Annual List
California Appellate Court Invalidates Water District Board Election
California Appellate Court Looks to Local Ordinance’s Intention for Determination
Elections, Public Safety, Surplus Funds and More
Police Records Must Be Disclosed Even if Created or Officer Employed By Different Agency, California Appellate Court Says
California Appellate Court Says Charter City Cannot Block California Values Act
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Part 2: New CPRA Laws for 2020
Part 1: New CPRA Laws for 2020
New Public Agency, California Public Records Act, Education and Labor & Employment Laws
Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Part 1: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Calif. Supreme Court: San Diegans for Open Government v. Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego
Additional Changes at Firm Reflect Growth, Diversification
Amendments Adopted for Public Official Decisions Related to Nonprofit Gifts and Personal Financial Effects
LCC City Clerks New Law & Elections Seminar
Association of California Water Agencies
BB&K's Gary Schons Interviewed by The Associated Press
Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases
BB&K's Christine Wood Gives Updates on AB 748 and SB 1421 in PublicCEO
U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America Annual List Recognizes Many of the Firm’s Premier Practice Areas
FPPC Will Enforce Limits
FPPC Advises When Public Agencies Can Survey Voters and Disseminate Results
League of California Cities
LAPD Agrees to Requirements Significantly Beyond the CPRA
FPPC Adopts Amended Regulations (Part 2)
FPPC Adopts Amended Regulations (Part 1)
Business’ First Amendment Rights and Government Participation
Calif. Appellate Court Strikes Down SB 1107
ARC’s Christine Wood Discusses Calif. Public Records Act Updates in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Initiatives that Would Change County Government Structure Not Allowed, Calif. Appellate Court Rules
BB&K’s Christine Wood and HongDao Nguyen Discuss Social Media and 1st Amendment in PublicCEO
The court concluded its opinion with an observation that at this time in history, “wide-open, robust debate” is the best assurance of good government
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California Lawyers Association Public Law Section
BB&K’s Michael Jenkins Interviewed About State of the City Event Best Practices by The Coast News Group
League of California Cities
Benito Link Reports on LULAC Workshop
Decision is Binding on All Trial Courts in the State
Honored to Continue Legal Relationship and Serve
Ninth Circuit Says Yes… In Rare Instances
California’s SB 929 Imposes New Requirements
Including Cannabis Regulation, Legal Advocacy and Municipal Finance
Annual List Based on Martindale-Hubbell Ratings
California Appellate Court Decision in Preven v. City of Los Angeles
Seeking Legislation to Amend Political Reform Act
California Appellate Court Decision Says Even a Judge Can’t Review Privileged Records
California Appellate Court Ruling in Anderson-Barker v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Police Unions’ Argument to Block Release of Pre-2019 Records Found “Legally Unmeritorious”
BB&K’s Christine Wood and Alexander Brand Go In-Depth on SB 1421 in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
Legislative and Court Updates Impacting PRA in 2018
Police Unions Obtain Temporary Restraining Orders to Stop Record Disclosures
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