Municipal Law

BB&K Event Apr 21, 2023

2023 IMLA Mid - Year Seminar

BB&K Attorneys to Present on Telecommunications, Affordable Housing, PFAS, and TCPA and FCC Rules

Training Apr 04, 2023

e-Discovery & the California Public Records Act

BB&K Training via Webinar

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 Mar 07, 2023

AB 2048: Public Agencies Must Post Solid Waste and Recycling Hauler Franchise Agreements Online

New Legislation Recently Passed and Signed

Legal Alerts Feb 24, 2023

In With the New – Part Six

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

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 24, 2023

Karish Published in American City & County: Public Works & Utilities

Local Government Telecom Policy Checklist for 2023

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 24, 2023

Leanza Published in American City & County: Public Safety

Your Multi-Line Phone System and Federal Rules About 911 Calls: What You Need to Know

Press Releases Feb 22, 2023

BB&K Named City Attorney of Beasley, Texas

Appointment Further Signifies BB&K’s Growth Across the State

Legal Alerts Feb 16, 2023

In With the New – Part Five

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

Legal Alerts Feb 14, 2023

FCC Seeks Nominees for the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee

IAC Addresses Issues for State, Local and Tribal Governments Under FCC Jurisdiction

Legal Alerts Feb 09, 2023

In With The New – Part Four

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 27, 2023

Costa Mesa Sent Back to District Court to Defend Group-Home Ordinance

Appellate court comment hints at improper motivation for regulation

Legal Alerts Jan 26, 2023

In With The New – Part Two

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

Legal Alerts Dec 28, 2022

SB 972 and Its Effect on Sidewalk Food Vending

Cities' Enforcement Options are Further Limited with Decriminalization of California Retail Food Code

Legal Alerts Dec 22, 2022

CARB Releases 2022 Scoping Plan Update

Press Releases Dec 19, 2022

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

Applications due March 1

Training Dec 06, 2022

AB 1234 Ethics Guidance

BB&K Training via Webinar

Legal Alerts Dec 02, 2022

CEQA Document Filing Fees Increase for 2023

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 08, 2022

Court Rules Tire Chalking by Cities Does Not Violate Fourth Amendment Constitutional Protections

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Upholds City of San Diego’s Municipal Code Regarding Use of Parking Spaces

Event Nov 07, 2022

2022 CSDA Board Secretary Clerk Conference

BB&K Attorneys to Present on Problem Solving, Meeting Minutes, Liability and More at California Special Districts Association’s Board Secretary Clerk Conference

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

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

Free Webinar Nov 03, 2022

Voting Districts and the CVRA: How to Recognize and Address California Voting Rights Vulnerabilities

BB&K Webinar Featuring Guest Speakers HaystaqDNA Senior Vice President and Senior Data Analyst

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 Oct 13, 2022

Two New Bills Further Restrict Local Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units

AB 2221 and SB 897 Create Major Changes to California’s ADU Laws

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

Press Releases Oct 06, 2022

Cheryl Leanza Named to 2022 South Trailblazers List

The American Lawyer’s Trailblazer Series Honors Agents of Change

Legal Alerts Oct 03, 2022

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

Takeaways From New Laws AB 2449 and SB 1100

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

Legal Alerts Sep 20, 2022

Homeland Security Unveils State, Local and Cybersecurity Grant Program

First Application Deadline is Nov. 15; 80% Required Pass-Through to Local Governments

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

Legal Alerts Sep 07, 2022

SCOTUS Term Includes Back-to-School Guidance on Balancing Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses

Employers Should Reevaluate Policies on Religious Expression at Work in Light of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District and Carson v. Makin

Authored Articles & Publications Sep 02, 2022

Current Rules & Future Happenings In Cable Franchising

BB&K’s Gerard Lavery Lederer and Cheryl Leanza Address In-Kind and Mixed-Use Rules in Municipal Maryland Article

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

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

Legal Alerts Aug 11, 2022

FCC Creates $100 Million Outreach Grant Program for Affordable Connectivity Program

Local Governments Eligible to Compete for These Funds

Press Releases Aug 02, 2022

BB&K Congratulates Former Firm Attorneys on Bench Appointments

Mona Nemat and Jerry Yang Named Riverside County Superior Court Judges

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 26, 2022

Surplus Land Act Inventory Requirements and Newly Issued Compliance Resources

Getting Ahead of an Annual AB 1486 Mandate and New State-issued Compliance Tools

Legal Alerts Jul 20, 2022

California Legislature Grants Housing Element Compliance Extensions

California Cities and Homeless Efforts to Benefit From SB 197

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

Press Releases Jun 27, 2022

Tillman Lay Joins Best Best & Krieger as Partner

Lay a Distinguished Telecommunications Advocate for Local Governments Across the Nation

Press Releases Jun 21, 2022

Nancy Park Named to Sacramento Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business List

Annual List Recognizes Women Who Represent the Best of Sacramento’s Business Community

Legal Alerts Jun 17, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories

Advisories Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX and PFBS

Event Jun 15, 2022

2022 TCAA Summer Conference

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

Press Releases Jun 15, 2022

BB&K Remembers the Late Joseph Van Eaton, Partner

Van Eaton’s Dedication, Commitment to Excellence and Kindness Will Not Be Forgotten

Legal Alerts Jun 14, 2022

Process for Federal Internet Infrastructure & Digital Equity Fund Distribution Begins

State Deadlines Are in Mid-July; Localities Should Start Consulting With Their States Now

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

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

BB&K Event May 13, 2022

2022 Claremont Colleges Latinx Graduation

BB&K’s Albert Maldonado Alumni Keynote Speaker

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 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

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 21, 2022

New Website Accessibility Guidance a Welcomed Tool for Businesses and Agencies

DOJ Has Declared Enforcement of Website Accessibility is Priority

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 13, 2022

California Court of Appeal Clarifies Application of Statute of Limitations Under Subdivision Map Act

Alisha Winterswyk and Abraham Galvan Sanchez Discuss Conditions of Approval and Takeaways in Daily Journal Article

Authored Articles & Publications Apr 11, 2022

FCC Cable Franchising: In-kind and Mixed Use Rules

PublicCEO Article Addresses Current Rules and What Happens Next

Event Apr 09, 2022

IMLA 2022 Mid-Year Seminar

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

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

Authored Articles & Publications Apr 04, 2022

Wireless Landlords: Checklist for Protecting Landlord Rights and Budgets

In March/April Cover Story of ABA's Probate & Property Magazine, Authors Note Landlords Should Be Prepared to Deal with Tower Lease and License Issues

Legal Alerts Mar 31, 2022

California Issues New Drought Executive Order

Potential Ramifications for Urban Water Suppliers and Well-Permitting Entities

Legal Alerts Mar 25, 2022

Attention, Public Agencies! Annual Report Deadline is Approaching

Public Agencies Should Immediately Review Continuing Disclosure Agreements for Any Publicly Offered Municipal Securities

Client Successes Mar 24, 2022

San Juan Capistrano Supportive Housing and City Hall Project Earns Unanimous Approval

BB&K Served Key Role in Guiding City Through Nearly Two Years of Research and Planning

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

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 Feb 24, 2022

In With the New – Part Five

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

Press Releases Feb 23, 2022

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

Applications Due March 15

Legal Alerts Feb 10, 2022

In With the New – Part Four

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

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 08, 2022

New Law is Latest Stride Toward Law Enforcement Transparency

Christine Wood Details New Law Requiring the Disclosure of Police Records in Daily Journal Article

BB&K In the News Feb 05, 2022

BB&K Attorney Featured in Year-End Hobbies Article

Daily Journal Article Highlights Anne Branham’s Reading Goals and Achievements

Legal Alerts Feb 03, 2022

In With the New – Part Three

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

Legal Alerts Jan 26, 2022

In With the New – Part Two

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

Press Releases Jan 25, 2022

BB&K Attorneys Selected to 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers List

Three Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers List

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

Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2022

In With the New – Part One

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