BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023 -
In Part Two of our “In With the New” series, Best Best & Krieger LLP covers important new legislation related to planning, development and real estate; health and...more
More Counties to Potentially Qualify for a County Variance Under New Requirements -
This week, the California Department of Public Health altered the COVID-19 re-opening readiness criteria and released a revised COVID-19...more
Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020 -
How do the laws passed last year by California lawmakers impact how public agencies do business in the new year? In this annual Legal Alert series, Best Best &...more
1/9/2020
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Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases -
A contractor that had two separate contracts with a school district — one for preconstruction services and the other for...more
12/4/2019
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a strong warning to cities and counties early this year: Meet your state housing goals or forfeit your Senate Bill 1, or “Gas Tax,” road repair dollars.
Originally published in...more
10/24/2019
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There’s little debate: California is facing a housing crisis. The dispute lies in finding solutions.
The current state of California’s housing shortfall is well documented.
Originally published on PublicCEO.com - Oct....more
10/24/2019
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There are communities that are implementing innovative policy around housing, including the important connection between housing and transportation. This webinar discusses emerging best practices and how new innovative models...more
Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019 -
The California Legislature passed a number of laws last year that will have a significant impact on how public agencies — including cities and counties,...more
1/11/2019
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