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Press & Media
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08-May-2012
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Fast-Track Rules Set Key Precedent For CEQA Cases
Patrick A. Perry in Law360
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04-May-2012
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Dodgers' owners to pay $14 million a year to rent parking lots from McCourt entity
Tony Natsis in Los Angeles Times
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03-Feb-2012
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Did the Greenest Type of Development Just Become an Endangered Species?
Patrick A. Perry in The Green Report
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04-Oct-2011
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Attorneys Recognized for their Significant Deals and Contributions to Women's Initiatives
Nancy Lundeen and Sonia Ransom of Allen Matkins to be Honored as 2011 Northern California Real Estate Women of Influence
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20-Jul-2011
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Jeffrey Chine, Ray Gliner and David Osias named among Top Attorneys 2011
Jeffrey A. Chine, Ray B. Gliner, David L. Osias in The Daily Transcript
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01-Dec-2010
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Land Use Roundtable
Mike Durkee and Bill Devine in The Daily Journal
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20-Oct-2010
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Allen Matkins Launches Sustainable Communities Law blog
Offers Timely Information Regarding Sustainable Trends, Growth and Development
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28-Oct-2009
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Lake Luciana Golf Course Plan Gets Second Chance
Michael Patrick Durkee in Napa Valley Register
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01-Sep-2009
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Luciana Backers to Sue County
Mike Durkee in Napa Valley Register
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01-Sep-2009
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Networking Opportunities Feature
Michael Patrick Durkee in Clique
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08-Jul-2009
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Top Attorneys 2009
Jeff Chine in San Diego Source
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04-May-2009
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L.A. Announces Plan to Take Assets Private
Jerold B. Neuman in California Real Estate Journal
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20-Apr-2009
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Temecula Collective Breaks Ground on San Marcos Site
Alfred Fraijo, Jr., Claudia Gutierrez and Michael J. Kiely in San Diego Business Journal
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22-Jan-2009
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John Condas of Allen Matkins Appointed to Board of NAIOP Inland Empire
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01-Jan-2009
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Up Close
Jeff Chine profiled in BIA Builder
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01-Nov-2007
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Land Use Roundtable
Michael Patrick Durkee and William R. Devine in California Lawyer
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01-Nov-2006
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Roundtable: Land Use Update
William R. Devine and Sonia J. Ransom in California Lawyer
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Article
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01-May-2012
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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12-Mar-2012
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Playing with House Money? What California's Risky Bet Means for Real Estate Developers: Understanding the Legal Uncertainties
By John C. Condas in MA Now Real Estate
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01-Dec-2011
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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06-Sep-2011
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Density Bonus Law: Why Affordable Housing is Badly Needed in California
By David H. Blackwell in Multi-Housing News
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01-Sep-2011
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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05-May-2011
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Better a Distressed Property Than a Distressed Client: An Overview of Land Use Due Diligence
By Michael Patrick Durkee in Contra Costa Lawyer
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11-Apr-2011
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SMA Expert Q&A
Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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22-Feb-2011
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Are Solar Thermal Facilities Compatible with the Williamson Act?
By David H. Blackwell and Michael Patrick Durkee in Solar Thermal Magazine
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01-Feb-2011
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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01-Jan-2011
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Map Act Navigator: A Practical and Tactical Guide to the Subdivision Map Act
By Michael Patrick Durkee in Land Use Navigators
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11-Nov-2010
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SMA Expert Q&A
by Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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01-Nov-2010
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Interest in Los Angeles CleanTech Corridor Revived with DRA RFP
By Patrick A. Perry and Emily L. Murray in Urban Land Institute
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13-Aug-2010
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SMA Expert Q&A
by Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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01-Jun-2010
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SMA Expert Q&A
by Michael Patrick Durkee and Thomas Tunny in California Surveyor
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01-Jun-2010
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Revolving Doors: Developers are buying broken condo deals to rent the units. Buyer beware.
By Lynn A. Borkenhagen and Sonia J. Ransom in The Registry
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01-Jun-2010
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The Williamson Act: Siting Implications For California Projects
By David H. Blackwell and Michael Patrick Durkee in Solar Industry
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30-Mar-2010
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Pleasanton Ordered to Drop Cap
by Michael Patrick Durkee in The Daily Journal
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01-Jan-2010
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patrick Durkee and Thomas Tunny in California Surveyor
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27-Oct-2009
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The Williamson Act, on Life Support
By Michael Patrick Durkee and David H. Blackwell in Los Angeles Daily Journal
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01-Sep-2009
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patick Durkee and Thomas P. Tunny in California Surveyor
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01-Aug-2009
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patrick Durkee and Thomas P. Tunny in California Surveyor
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01-May-2009
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SMA Expert Q&A - Spring 2009
By Michale Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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01-Feb-2009
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SMA Expert Q&A
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Surveyor
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27-Oct-2008
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How Will California's New Anti-Sprawl Law Impact Future Development In The State?
By William R. Devine, Michael Patrick Durkee and Thomas P. Tunny in California Real Estate Journal
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01-Aug-2008
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Governor Signs Map Extension Bill
By Matthew R. Fogt in Stewart Title Commercial Update
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01-Sep-2007
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The Mitigation Fee Act – Controversy, Confusion, and Resulting Caution
By Michael Patrick Durkee and David H. Blackwell in California Real Property Journal
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01-Sep-2004
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A Modern Perspective on the Williamson Act: Conservation, Confusion, and Controversy
By Michael Patrick Durkee and David H. Blackwell in California Real Property Journal
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01-Mar-2003
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Land Use Law Update
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Lawyer
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01-Jan-2002
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Timing is Everything! When to Bring Challenges to Land Use Initiatives and Referenda
By Michael Patrick Durkee and David H. Blackwell in California Real Property Journal
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01-Sep-2000
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Understanding the Different and Often Dichotomous Roles of a City and the Options Available to It When Dealing with "Growth-Related" Ballot Measures
By Michael Patrick Durkee and David H. Blackwell in California Real Property Journal
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01-Dec-1999
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Tips for the Unwary: Understanding the Processing Steps Regarding Local Initiatives and Referenda
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Land Use Law and Policy Reporter
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01-Feb-1999
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CFA Coalition v. Superior Court: An Overextension of the Deliberative Process Privilege
By David H. Blackwell in San Francisco Attorney
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01-Jan-1999
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Map Act Navigator: A Practical and Tactical Guide to the Subdivision Map Act
By Michael Patrick Durkee in Land Use Navigators
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01-Jan-1999
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Legal Standards for Local Agency Review of Lot-line Adjustments: A Subdivider’s Perspective
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Land Use Law and Policy Reporter
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01-Oct-1998
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Multiple Contiguous Parcels Conveyed by Single Federal Patent Should Be Recognized As ‘Legal’ Under Subdivision Map Act
By Michael Patrick Durkee in California Land Use Law and Policy Reporter
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01-Jan-1991
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Land-Use Initiatives and Referenda in California
By Michael Patrick Durkee in Solano Press
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Blog
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27-Apr-2012
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California Sustainable Communities Law
Subdivision Map Act Question Answered
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09-Nov-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
Co-housing Provides Opportunity for More Sustainable Communities
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04-Nov-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
California High Speed Rail Agency Requests Billions To Start Construction
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27-Oct-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
LED Streetlights in Palo Alto
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14-Oct-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
Governor Signs Legislation Designed to Speed CEQA Process
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06-Oct-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
Stockton Takes on Urban Infill
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06-Oct-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
BCDC Approves Bay Plan Amendment No. 1-08
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28-Sep-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
Peter Calthorpe Takes on Climate Change with His Vision of Urbanism
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26-Sep-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
BCDC Vote on Bay Plan Amendment No.1-08 – October 6, 2011
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12-Sep-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
Homebuilder Offers Views on Building Sustainable Affordable Housing
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06-Jul-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
The Federal Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities
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13-Jun-2011
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California Sustainable Communities Law
Court of Appeal Issues New CEQA, Greenhouse Gas Opinion
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Business Opportunities
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26-Oct-2011
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Southern California Public Power Authority Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy Projects
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Legal Alert
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03-May-2012
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Sierra Club v. Napa: Sequential Lot Line Adjustments are Consistent with the Subdivision Map Act and are Exempt from CEQA
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25-Apr-2012
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Appellate Court Upholds Use of Future CEQA Baseline in Neighbors for Smart Rail and Rejects Sunnyvale Holding
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05-Apr-2012
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Sackett v. EPA: Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Enforcement Review of Clean Water Act Compliance
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27-Mar-2012
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U.S. Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Enforcement Review of Clean Water Act Compliance Orders
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24-Feb-2012
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California Redevelopment Agency Update: The Implications of the Matosantos Decision
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03-Jan-2012
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California Supreme Court Upholds Elimination of Redevelopment Agencies
This alert applies to those in California that work with redevelopment agencies.
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10-Aug-2011
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New Budgets Calls for Reallocation of Local Redevelopment Revenue Back to the General Fund
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28-Jul-2011
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The California Supreme Court Takes on the Eternal Question: Paper or Plastic?
The Court answered two questions in its ruling: (1) a corporate entity is not subject to a heightened standard in determining whether it has "standing" to bring a lawsuit under CEQA; and (2) the City of Manhattan Beach was not required to prepare an Environmental Impact Report to study the potential adverse environmental impacts stemming from an ordinance banning the use of plastic bags by local businesses.
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18-Jul-2011
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New Subdivision Map Act Extension Bill Signed
Information in this alert directly affects all owners of property with a current tentative or vesting tentative map or other entitlements with applicable expiration dates.
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20-May-2011
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Governor's Budget Revision Continues To Target Redevelopment For Elimination
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04-May-2011
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Tip: Eminent Domain: What To Do When The Government Comes Knocking
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08-Feb-2011
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California's Revised Construction Stormwater Permit - New Regulations & Costs
The permit applies to all construction activities of one acre or more.
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29-Jan-2011
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Operators of Stationary Refrigeration Systems are Subject to New California Air Regulations
This alert applies to owners and operators of commercial buildings in the State of California with air conditioners (comfort coolers) or refrigeration systems.
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24-Jun-2010
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Bay Area Air District Adopts Groundbreaking CEQA Thresholds of Significance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
“The Air District’s new comprehensive CEQA Guidelines provide tools for local agencies to use in making smart development decisions that protect residents from harmful air emissions and reduce greenhouse gases.” Jack Broadbent,
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24-May-2010
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Construction Projects in California Greater Than One Acre Will Be Subject to New Storm Water Control Regulations
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19-Feb-2010
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Cadmium Levels in Consumer Products Scrutinized
The information in this alert affects manufacturers and distributors of consumer products.
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02-Feb-2010
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Prohibiting Plastic Shopping Bags May Require an EIR
This aggressive application of CEQA allows a plastic bag trade group to challenge a local plastic bag ban that was intended to protect the environment.
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12-Jan-2010
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Court Provides Further Clarity on State Density Bonus Law
Land Use & Environmental
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11-Dec-2009
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EPA Issues Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding; Sets Stage For Future Federal Action
The information in this alert affects developers.
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13-Oct-2009
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Legal Alert: Court Upholds EIR Against Challenges to Energy Impacts Analysis, Extra-Jurisdictional Mitigation, and Amendments Following Planning Commission Review
This alert discusses a key CEQA case which provides guidelines for preparing an EIR.
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06-Oct-2009
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Legal Alert: Ninth Circuit Finds That Local Rent Control Constitutes a Regulatory Taking
A Rare Pro-Landowner Takings Case that Covers Several Key Issues Critical to Landowners, Local Governments and Attorneys
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01-Oct-2009
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Legal Alert: State Law Does Not Preempt Local Regulation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Information in this alert is useful to local governments, businesses and land use practitioners.
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30-Jul-2009
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Controversial DTSC Vapor Intrusion Policy May Impede Development
The information in this alert affects Brownfield developers.
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29-Jul-2009
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Court of Appeal Holds that Inclusionary Housing Requirements Violate the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act
In this Alert, we discuss the implications of Palmer/Sixth Street Properties v. City of Los Angeles, which will affect inclusionary housing requirements for rental properties.
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23-Jul-2009
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Subdivision Map Act Extension Bill Signed
Information in this alert directly affects all owners of property with a current tentative or vesting tentative map or other entitlements with applicable expiration dates.
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08-Jul-2009
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Bad Times, Worse Times: Extending the Life of Your Tentative Map During Market Downturns
In this Alert, we provide creative ways to "extend" your Tentative Map until, hopefully, good times return.
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08-Jun-2009
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San Francisco's Amnesty Program for the Eastern Neighborhoods Planning Area: Does It Benefit You?
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29-May-2009
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City of San Diego Level 2 Drought Restrictions Will Impact Businesses and Residents
This alert applies to properties and businesses that operate in the City of San Diego.
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19-May-2009
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LEED for Neighborhood Development: How Green is Your Neighborhood?
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08-May-2009
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Supreme Court decision provides framework for limiting Superfund cleanup liability
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04-May-2009
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Older Subdivision Maps Under Attack Again
Court of Appeal Again Determines that the Lawful Recording of an Older Subdivision Map (1909) Alone Did Not Create the Parcels Shown on the Map
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17-Apr-2009
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Proposed Greenhouse Gas CEQA Guidelines
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26-Feb-2009
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Energy Related Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 May Help California Reach State Renewable Energy Goals
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18-Feb-2009
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SCAQMD Proposes New Rule on NOx Emissions
Information in this alert directly affects developers.
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09-Feb-2009
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Pending California Legislation Mandates Dramatic Increase in Renewable Energy Resources
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14-Jan-2009
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California Plans to Regulate Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
The information in this alert applies to any company or entity that operates commercial air conditioning systems or refrigeration systems.
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06-Jan-2009
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New California Air Standards Provide Options for Cleaning Up Diesel Vehicle Exhaust
The information in this alert applies to any company or entity that operates a fleet of diesel-powered vehicles in California.
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27-Nov-2008
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New Green Plan Could Increase Cost of New Greenfield Housing
Information in this alert directly affects all developers -- especially those with housing projects in greenfield areas.
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07-Oct-2008
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SB 375: How Will California's New Anti-Sprawl Law Impact Future Development In The State?
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19-Sep-2008
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Court Refuses to Recognize Legality of 1915 Subdivision Map
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16-Jul-2008
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Governor Signs Map Extension Bill
Information in this alert directly affects all owners of property with a current tentative map or other entitlements with applicable expiration dates.
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20-Jun-2008
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Governor's Office of Planning and Research Issues Technical Advisory on Addressing Climate Change in CEQA Documents
Who is affected? Anyone who prepares, reviews, or relies upon CEQA documents, including: project developers - professional planners - land use officials - CEQA practitioners
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31-Mar-2008
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Proposed Two-Year Extension for Tentative Maps
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03-Mar-2008
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Ballot Box Planning: Signature-Gathering Shenanigans
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11-Jun-2007
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New Army Corps and EPA Guidance to Shape Future Development and Claims of Federal Jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
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23-Apr-2007
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You may have more parcels than you think! New cases are testing the legality of parcels created by older maps
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20-Mar-2007
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Court Clarifies Applicability of Land Use Law Statutes of Limitation
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Video
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05-Apr-2012
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Sackett v. EPA: Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Enforcement Review of Clean Water Act Compliance
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24-Feb-2012
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California Redevelopment Agency Update: The Implications of the Matosantos Decision
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21-Dec-2011
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Effective Development Advocacy for Developers, Property Owners and Public Agencies
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05-Dec-2011
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Northern California Women of Influence Luncheon Video
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29-Nov-2011
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Telecommunications: Everything You Need to Know About Broadband, Towers & Land Use Issues
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13-Sep-2011
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SB375 - California's Climate Change Regulation: Issues When Planning a Project
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12-Aug-2011
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New Budget Calls for Reallocation of Local Redevelopment Revenue Back to the General Fund
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02-Aug-2011
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Opening Doors for Energy Projects on Protected Agricultural Lands
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07-Jul-2011
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Groups Push for CEQA Reform to Help Rebuild California's Economy
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26-Jun-2011
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California's Climate Change Regulation: Issues when Planning a Project - William Devine
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02-Jun-2011
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Water Supply & the Increasing Importance of Urban Water Management Plans in Development
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18-May-2011
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Down Economy Gives Developers the Upper Hand in Entitlements
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24-Mar-2011
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Everything You Need to Know About Broadband, Towers and Land Use Issues
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