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Simon Adams

Developing Areas of Leasing and Environmental Social Governance

The field of real estate law and commercial leasing is established and well-tested. For this reason, most landlords and tenants that enter into negotiations with their legal team and real estate brokers are very familiar with… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Contract Terms, Energy Efficiency

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Asally Adib-Samadian

Santa Monica Greenlights “Entertainment Zone” to Revitalize Third Street Promenade

Responding to the lingering financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent Southern California wildfires, the City of Santa Monica is taking a bold step to breathe new life into the iconic Third Street Promenade… more

Alcohol Beverage Control, California, Economic Growth, Entertainment Industry, New Legislation

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Robert Adler

A Review of the OMB Guidelines Issued to Federal Agencies for Reporting Requirements to Congress That Redefined What Constitutes a “Major” Cybersecurity Incident

With the growing threat of cyberattacks, we thought it would be worthwhile to discuss a late 2016 change in reporting requirements for federal agencies that have suffered a data breach. The Office of Management and Budget’s… more

Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Foreign Relations, Government Agencies

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Rebecca Hays Barho

[Webinar] Navigating Change: Federal Updates on Energy, Transportation & Water Policies - August 5th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Fundamental changes are in the works for energy, transportation and water project development as federal agencies are implementing new policies and have begun updating their rules in response to President Trump’s numerous… more

Continuing Legal Education, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Environmental Policies

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William Bassoff

Outline of Changes to Regulations Implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (as amended)

The regulations implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (the “Uniform Act” or “Act”) have not been amended since 2005. In 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation… more

Acquisitions, Eminent Domain, Homeowners, Regulatory Reform, Relocation

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April Beeman

The OBBB Act | Agriculture Reimagined: Conservation, Taxes & Specialty Crops

On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The legislation spans multiple sectors, Title I addresses agriculture and essentially acts as… more

Agricultural Sector, Conservation, Farm Bill, Federal Budget, New Legislation

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Andrée Blais

Podcast: Why Pension Systems May Find New Opportunities in P3 Infrastructure Investments

Infrastructure investment, whether through direct investments in specific projects or through commingled funds, is an attractive asset class for public pension systems and other institutional investors. In this episode of Public… more

Biden Administration, Canada, Infrastructure, Institutional Investors, Investment Opportunities

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Carl Blumenstein

Hold the Pickle—and the Meal Break: California Supreme Court Holds That Healthcare Workers May Voluntarily Waive Second Meal Period Even When Shifts Last More Than 12 Hours

In a decision that facilitates flexible staffing practices for healthcare employers, the California Supreme Court recently held that healthcare workers can legally waive a second meal period when they work shifts longer than 12… more

CA Supreme Court, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Healthcare, Labor Code

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Corey Boock

California Water Views - 2024 Outlook

Water Agencies Beware Before Proceeding with Forced Municipalization - California’s state water system serves roughly 40 million people and irrigates nearly 10 million acres of farmland. The 2023 water year was ranked as… more

California, Condemnation, Construction Contracts, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Julia Botezatu

Employment Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2025

On December 17, 2024, Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Julia Botezatu and Varand Nikolaian discussed significant new laws and recent case developments affecting employers in California. During this complimentary 60-minute… more

Employer Liability Issues, Hiring & Firing, Labor Regulations, Minimum Wage, New Legislation

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Shant Boyajian

The OBBB Act | Infrastructure Overhaul: Transportation, Energy & Water Reforms

On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The legislation spans multiple sectors, with investments in aviation and maritime… more

Clean Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Policies, Federal Funding, Infrastructure

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Svend Brandt-Erichsen

[Webinar] Navigating Change: Federal Updates on Energy, Transportation & Water Policies - August 5th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Fundamental changes are in the works for energy, transportation and water project development as federal agencies are implementing new policies and have begun updating their rules in response to President Trump’s numerous… more

Continuing Legal Education, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Environmental Policies

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Alexei Brenot

What Constitutes a “Larger Parcel?”

In California, a fundamental principle of eminent domain law is that an owner of property acquired by eminent domain is entitled to just compensation for the property interests taken (Code Civ. Proc. §1263.010)… more

Eminent Domain, Just Compensation, Land Parcels, Property Owners, Public Projects

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Josh Burke

GAO’s 2024 Bid Protest Annual Report: Prevalent Reasons for Sustained Bid Protests and How to Avoid Them

The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) fiscal year 2024 report on federal bid protests includes useful insights into federal procurement trends that can help state and local government agencies mitigate bid protest risks… more

Annual Reports, Bid Protests, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), GAO, Government Agencies

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Brent Butzin

[Webinar] Navigating Environmental Restrictions on Alternative Project Delivery for Complex Infrastructure Projects - October 10th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm PT

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other environmental laws can create significant legal risks for the delivery of complex infrastructure projects using alternative… more

Best Practices, CEQA, Conflicts of Interest, Construction Industry, Construction Management at Risk

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Allison Callaghan

Employment Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2025

On December 17, 2024, Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Julia Botezatu and Varand Nikolaian discussed significant new laws and recent case developments affecting employers in California. During this complimentary 60-minute… more

Employer Liability Issues, Hiring & Firing, Labor Regulations, Minimum Wage, New Legislation

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Edmund Caplicki III

Major Changes Coming for the Davis-Bacon Act

Federal prevailing wage law, known as the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts (Davis-Bacon Act), is applicable to almost every federal and federal-aid project. The rules governing the Davis-Bacon Act have been essentially… more

Construction Workers, Davis-Bacon Act, Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Federal Contractors

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Hon. Chris Carney

The OBBB Act | Enhancing U.S. National Security & Defense Capabilities

On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The OBBB Act would provide roughly $156 billion in funding for the Defense Department,… more

Aircraft, Defense Sector, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Funding, National Security

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Alexander Chuang

SEC Adopts New Rules to Better Protect Institutional Investors in Private Funds

On August 23, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to approve 660 pages of new rules and amendments modifying the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act). The new rules represent some of the… more

Institutional Investment, Institutional Investors, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, New Regulations, Private Funds

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Mary Lynn K. Coffee

The End of “End-Result” Permit Limitations in Clean Water Act Permits

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, in which it held that “end-result” requirements routinely imposed by the U.S… more

California, Clean Water Act, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Agencies

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Marco Costales

Responsible Beverage Service Training Program Update for Drink Spiking

On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 2402, which requires alcohol servers be trained to prevent and mitigate the effects of drink spiking. The new law authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control… more

California, Employee Training, Hospitality Industry, Public Comment, Regulatory Requirements

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Elizabeth Cousins

California Water Views – 2025 Outlook

Water is simple. Water issues are complex. To provide more clarity, we asked our attorneys who are committed to the water sector to identify the pivotal issues they’re watching now and for the year ahead. Their perspectives on… more

California, Clean Water Act, Climate Change, Construction Contracts, Environmental Policies

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Natalie Cuadros

Tariffs and Their Impacts on the Life Cycle of Construction Contracts

In light of recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump concerning tariffs, countries around the world—including the United States—have been forced to reassess existing trade and contractual frameworks. The construction… more

Construction Contracts, Construction Disputes, Construction Industry, Contract Terms, Executive Orders

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Linda Cunningham

Toll Road Use on the Rise

Drivers in the U.S. are seeing the benefits of toll roads, according to a new report published by the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA). The 2015 Report on Tolling in the United States (June 30,… more

Federal Highway Administration, Infrastructure, Roads, Tolls, Transportation Corridor

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Tom Curtis

Is It the End of Yaqub for Hearing Officer Selection?

For more than 15 years, the process of selecting a hearing officer for a medical staff peer review proceeding has been strongly influenced by the decision in Yaqub v. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System 122 Cal. App. 4th… more

Administrative Hearings, Bias, Due Process, Health Care Providers, Hospitals

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Brandon Davis

[Webinar] A Path to Transit and Transportation Project Success in the Wake of the Pandemic: A Panel Discussion Among Legal Professionals - June 3rd, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Please join our interdisciplinary panel of infrastructure, environmental, real estate and eminent domain attorneys for a discussion on planning, procurement and financing strategies that can be implemented now to support timely… more

Business Strategies, CEQA, Construction Industry, Continuing Legal Education, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Kevin Day

[Event] 2025 Southern California Eminent Domain Seminar - April 15th, Costa Mesa, CA

Join us in April for Nossaman's Eminent Domain Seminars! We will be hosting our Northern California seminar in Berkeley on April 8th and our Southern California seminar in Costa Mesa on April 15th. These complimentary… more

Appraisers, Best Practices, Cross Examination, Depositions, Diminution in Value

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Patricia de la Peña

Austin Voters Approve Tax Measure to Help Fund $7.1B Project Connect Plan

On November 3rd, Austin voters approved a property tax increase to help fund the $7.1 billion Project Connect mass transit project. The initial investment, which is a portion of the “Project Connect System Plan,” includes 27… more

Infrastructure, Property Tax, Public Transit

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Noah DeWitt

CEQA Reform is Here | Part 2: Vehicle Miles Traveled

Part two of a three-part series - Governor Gavin Newsom signed two major budget trailer bills, AB 130 and SB 131, into law on June 30, 2025, bringing significant amendments to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)… more

Affordable Housing, California, CEQA, Environmental Policies, Housing Developers

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Lori Anne Dolqueist

The AI Thirst Trap

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the water industry. The need for massive amounts of water to cool AI data systems could exacerbate already strained water resources in the U.S. and worldwide. To avoid… more

Artificial Intelligence, California, Clean Water Act, Data Centers, Environmental Policies

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Frederick Dombo III

The OBBB Act | Agriculture Reimagined: Conservation, Taxes & Specialty Crops

On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The legislation spans multiple sectors, Title I addresses agriculture and essentially acts as… more

Agricultural Sector, Conservation, Farm Bill, Federal Budget, New Legislation

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Thomas Dover

California Water Views – 2025 Outlook

Water is simple. Water issues are complex. To provide more clarity, we asked our attorneys who are committed to the water sector to identify the pivotal issues they’re watching now and for the year ahead. Their perspectives on… more

California, Clean Water Act, Climate Change, Construction Contracts, Environmental Policies

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Ashley Dunning

Court of Appeal Upholds Limits on Pensionable Pay of Former Union President

In Serrano v. California Public Employees Retirement System (Case No. C098392, February 25, 2025), the Third District Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the CalPERS Board’s exclusion of certain compensation paid to a member for… more

Appeals, California, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Bernadette Duran-Brown

[Event] 2025 Southern California Eminent Domain Seminar - April 15th, Costa Mesa, CA

Join us in April for Nossaman's Eminent Domain Seminars! We will be hosting our Northern California seminar in Berkeley on April 8th and our Southern California seminar in Costa Mesa on April 15th. These complimentary… more

Appraisers, Best Practices, Cross Examination, Depositions, Diminution in Value

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Elinor Eizdi

Podcast: Unwritten Easements Part 1 – Implied Easements

In the latest episode of Digging Into Land Use Law, Karla MacCary and Elinor Eizdi explore the law of implied easements, which is a murky area of the law that was made more clear by a recent California Supreme Court case that… more

CA Supreme Court, California, Easements, Land Owners, Private Property

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John Erskine

From Permits to Penalties: A Deep Dive Into Coastal Development Law

The California Coastal Act (The Act) is a critical piece of legislation impacting countless developers and homeowners within the coastal zones of California. Understanding the intricacies of The Act is pivotal for anyone engaged… more

California, California Coastal Commission, CEQA, Coastal Real Estate, Enforcement Actions

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Brian Ferrasci-O'Malley

ESA Legislative Update

The Committee on Natural Resources (Committee) in the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a number of bills regarding wildlife, including bills to reauthorize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal… more

Conservation, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Policies, Judicial Review, Legislative Agendas

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Melissa Ferringer

The 411 on Special Commissioners’ Hearings in Texas

Every condemnation case in Texas must go through an administrative phase in which disinterested real property owners (who live in the county where the suit is filed) are appointed as Special Commissioners to assess the market… more

Administrative Proceedings, Condemnation, Damages, Dispute Resolution, Eminent Domain

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John Flynn III

[Event] 2019 California Coastal Law Conference - September 10th, Huntington Beach, CA

Nossaman LLP invites you to join us for the 4th California Coastal Law Conference at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach on September 10th! This in-depth seminar will feature officials from the California Coastal… more

Affordable Housing, Building Permits, California Coastal Commission, Coastal Real Estate, Continuing Legal Education

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Frederic Fudacz

[Webinar] Groundwater Adjudications and Alternatives to Comprehensive Adjudication - June 7th, 1:00pm PT

Join Nossaman attorneys on June 7th for a discussion of groundwater adjudications and litigation alternatives in the era of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”). This webinar, for CLE credit*, will explain… more

Adjudicatory Process, Continuing Legal Education, Groundwater, Groundwater Management Plan, Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)

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Michael Gawley

Continuity of Care vs. Exclusive Contracting: What an Ongoing Dispute over a Hospital’s Exclusive Services Agreement Means for California Hospitals and Medical Staffs

With many hospitals turning to exclusive contracts to manage clinical services, understanding when statutory protections may be violated or when contracting decisions run opposed to medical staff bylaws is crucial. In a… more

Breach of Contract, Bylaws, California, Contract Disputes, Corporate Practice of Medicine

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Byron Gee

Rewriting the Rules: The Supreme Court's Landmark Decision on Clean Water Act Permits

In this episode of Digging Into Land Use Law, Byron Gee, Willis Hon and Sara Johnson review in detail the recent Supreme Court opinion in City and County of San Francisco vs. EPA and its implications for Clean Water Act… more

Clean Water Act, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NPDES, Permits

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David Graeler

On-Demand Webinar | Partial Acquisitions: A Case Study on Severance Damages, Offsetting Project Benefits and Mitigation Strategies

Most professionals in the right-of-way industry are generally aware that partial acquisitions may entitle a property owner to receive compensation not only for the value of the land taken, but also for any damages caused to the… more

Construction Project, Design-Build, Easements, Eminent Domain, Engineering

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Kyle Hamilton

California Water Views – 2025 Outlook

Water is simple. Water issues are complex. To provide more clarity, we asked our attorneys who are committed to the water sector to identify the pivotal issues they’re watching now and for the year ahead. Their perspectives on… more

California, Clean Water Act, Climate Change, Construction Contracts, Environmental Policies

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Maya Hamouie

Podcast: Market Rent Adjustment Provisions in Long-Term Ground Leases

In this episode of Digging Into Land Use Law, Nossaman Real Estate Group Co-Chair David Graeler and associate Maya Hamouie discuss myriad problems that may arise when a market rent adjustment provision in a long-term ground… more

Appraisal, Arbitration, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Market

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Joseph Haney III

California Releases Annual Report of Localities Subject to SB 35’s Housing Streamlining Provisions

During the summer of 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released its updated Statewide Determination Summary for Senate Bill (SB) 35. In its report, HCD determined only 7% of California… more

Affordable Housing, Annual Reports, California, CEQA, Community Development

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Drew R. Hansen

What the FFCRA, CARES Act, California’s Shelter-in-Place Orders and Other Relief Measures Mean for California Employers [Updates]

Latest update on 09.21.2021 Emergency declarations – including a California state-wide stay at home order – and a variety of executive and health orders issued from federal, state, county, and city authorities in response to… more

Business Closures, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, EFMLA, EPSLA

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Rachael Harrington

EMTALA and Emergency Stabilization: Implications for Hospitals and Medical Staffs Highlighted by a Recent Medical Malpractice Case

The ongoing case Jhumra v. Orange County Global Medical Center (OCGMC) stems from an alleged delay in care and serves as a stark reminder of the legal obligations for hospitals and medical staffs under the Emergency Medical… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Compliance, Emergency Rooms, EMTALA, Enforcement

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Willis Hon

The End of “End-Result” Permit Limitations in Clean Water Act Permits

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, in which it held that “end-result” requirements routinely imposed by the U.S… more

California, Clean Water Act, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government Agencies

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Kyle Howe

California Water Views – 2025 Outlook

Water is simple. Water issues are complex. To provide more clarity, we asked our attorneys who are committed to the water sector to identify the pivotal issues they’re watching now and for the year ahead. Their perspectives on… more

California, Clean Water Act, Climate Change, Construction Contracts, Environmental Policies

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Dawn Huck

Limits Raised on Political Contributions & Gifts to CA Officials & Candidates

On November 19, 2020, California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) increased the dollar amounts allowed for contributions and gifts to California candidates and elected officials. The new limits will go into effect on… more

Political Campaigns, Political Candidates, Political Contributions

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Christopher Hughes

Supreme Court Agrees to Address Uncertainty About Trademark Licenses in Bankruptcy Cases

Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 365, a debtor or bankruptcy trustee has the option, subject to court approval, of electing one of the following three alternatives with respect to an executory contract… more

Commercial Bankruptcy, Executory Contracts, Intellectual Property Protection, License Agreements, Petition for Writ of Certiorari

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Kasha Hunt

The OBBB Act | Transformative Changes in Infrastructure, Tax, Education, National Security and Agriculture: Insights from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act), that encompasses extensive reforms affecting various sectors of interest to Nossaman clients… more

Agricultural Sector, Education Reform, Federal Budget, Government Agencies, Infrastructure

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Jill Jaffe

Tariffs and Their Impacts on the Life Cycle of Construction Contracts

In light of recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump concerning tariffs, countries around the world—including the United States—have been forced to reassess existing trade and contractual frameworks. The construction… more

Construction Contracts, Construction Disputes, Construction Industry, Contract Terms, Executive Orders

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Sara Johnson

What’s Up With WOTUS?

The intricacies of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition continue to evolve, especially with recent changes initiated under the Trump administration and landmark clarifications from the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA… more

Biden Administration, Clean Water Act, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Proposed Rules

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Kimberly Kamkar

Responsible Beverage Service Training Program Update for Drink Spiking

On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 2402, which requires alcohol servers be trained to prevent and mitigate the effects of drink spiking. The new law authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control… more

California, Employee Training, Hospitality Industry, Public Comment, Regulatory Requirements

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Steven Kaufmann

[Event] 2019 California Coastal Law Conference - September 10th, Huntington Beach, CA

Nossaman LLP invites you to join us for the 4th California Coastal Law Conference at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach on September 10th! This in-depth seminar will feature officials from the California Coastal… more

Affordable Housing, Building Permits, California Coastal Commission, Coastal Real Estate, Continuing Legal Education

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Fredric Kessler

The Case for Adequate Public Transportation Funding During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In his Infra Insight Blog post on April 9, Frank Liu reported on the uncertain status of the long awaited federal infrastructure bill… more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Federal Funding, Infrastructure, Legislative Agendas

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Liz Klebaner

CEQA Reform is Here | Part 2: Vehicle Miles Traveled

Part two of a three-part series - Governor Gavin Newsom signed two major budget trailer bills, AB 130 and SB 131, into law on June 30, 2025, bringing significant amendments to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)… more

Affordable Housing, California, CEQA, Environmental Policies, Housing Developers

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Yukiko Kojima

[Webinar] Navigating Risks: Adapting Insurance to Align with Evolving Methods of Project Delivery - May 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Insurance on a project is a vital tool with which to manage project risk. In a warming world with ever larger and more complex projects, insurance becomes that much more important to ensure that projects can stay on track after… more

Construction Industry, Infrastructure, Insurance Industry, Project Management, Risk Management

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Christopher Kramer

Outline of Changes to Regulations Implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (as amended)

The regulations implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (the “Uniform Act” or “Act”) have not been amended since 2005. In 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation… more

Acquisitions, Eminent Domain, Homeowners, Regulatory Reform, Relocation

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Kenneth Kramer

Los Angeles Office of Finance Clarifies Exemptions from “Mansion Tax”

The Los Angeles Office of Finance (Office of Finance) has released a new FAQ confirming that real property transfers that are exempt from the current City documentary transfer tax (to which the FAQ refers as the “Base Tax”) also… more

California, City of Los Angeles, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions, Tax Code

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Courtney Krause

Podcast: Outliers and Oddities in Alternative Investment Documents

Institutional investors and other limited partners are often told they must accept certain terms and provisions in alternative investment fund documents because such terms “are market.” Who is responsible for creating these… more

Alternative Investment Funds, Institutional Investors, Investment Management, Limited Partnership Agreements, Side Letters

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Bradford Kuhn

Project Planning and Acquisition Negotiations Do Not Trigger Inverse Condemnation Liability

Planning and constructing public infrastructure projects takes significant time – sometimes many years. Property owners and businesses who may be impacted are left in a state of limbo, not knowing for sure whether the project… more

Appeals, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Construction Project, Damages

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David Lee

The SEC Gets Hacked: What Now?

It was recently revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) EDGAR database, which is used by public companies to file official documents, was breached. According to the SEC, trading off of that hacked… more

Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, EDGAR, Filing Requirements

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Erin Lee

Deadline Approaching for California Hospitals to Meet Seismic Requirements

On January 17, 1994, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Northridge, California, resulting in thousands of casualties and approximately $60 billion in damages and economic loss. Hospitals within the impacted area suffered severe… more

Acute Facilities, Building Codes, California, Commercial Real Estate Market, Deadlines

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Jillian Friess Leivas

Condemning Land Already Put to a Public Use – More Necessary Public Use Doctrine

Periodically, a new public project needs to acquire land that is already put to an existing public use. In order to condemn such land, the condemning entity must demonstrate that the proposed use is either a compatible use or a… more

Eminent Domain, Infrastructure, Land Developers, Municipalities, Property Owners

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Frank Liu

FHWA Rescinds Longstanding Buy America Waiver for Manufactured Products

On January 14, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a new final rule to end its longstanding waiver of Buy America requirements for “manufactured products” used in Federal-aid highway projects… more

Buy America, Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Contractors, Federal Highway Administration, Final Rules

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Pavneet Singh Mac

Employment Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2025

On December 17, 2024, Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Julia Botezatu and Varand Nikolaian discussed significant new laws and recent case developments affecting employers in California. During this complimentary 60-minute… more

Employer Liability Issues, Hiring & Firing, Labor Regulations, Minimum Wage, New Legislation

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Brendan Macaulay

[Event] Cybersecurity, Data Breach, and Privacy:A Dialogue on the Rising Risks and Evolving Legal Landscape - Oct. 12th, Los Angeles, CA

Nossaman LLP and University of California, Irvine School of Law invite you to join us for this complimentary half-day seminar on recent developments in the areas of cybersecurity, data breach, privacy, and their implications on… more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection

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Karla MacCary

Podcast: Unwritten Easements Part 1 – Implied Easements

In the latest episode of Digging Into Land Use Law, Karla MacCary and Elinor Eizdi explore the law of implied easements, which is a murky area of the law that was made more clear by a recent California Supreme Court case that… more

CA Supreme Court, California, Easements, Land Owners, Private Property

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Aleene Madikians

Adverse Possession Between Public Entities: a Loophole or a Pipedream

A question that arises with some frequency in our practice is whether a public entity can adversely possess a property interest against another public entity. The general rule of thumb is that a private entity cannot obtain an… more

Adverse Possession, California, Eminent Domain, Property Ownership, Public Entities

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Amber Maltbie

California Political Contribution & Gift Limits Increased for 2025-2026

California's Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has increased the financial limits for political contributions and gifts to state candidates and officials. These new limits took effect on January 1, 2025, and will remain… more

California, Campaign Contributions, Campaign Finance Reform, Election Laws, Political Campaigns

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Trisha Mannie

Don’t Forget: Medical Societies Have a Duty to Provide Fair Procedure Too

A recent decision by the United States District Court, Eastern District of California highlights the duty of medical societies to provide fair procedure when implementing a disciplinary action. In VanBuren Lemons v. American… more

Administrative Procedure Act, California, Defamation, Due Process, Ethics

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Natalie Maples Brenner

What to Expect When Selling a Physician Practice

For various reasons, a medical group may decide that it is time to sell their practice. This could be due to reduced reimbursements, increased operational complexities or the desire to “cash out” and retire… more

Acquisition Agreements, Contract Negotiations, Corporate Sales Transactions, Health Care Providers, Hospitals

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Brooke Marcus

[Webinar] Navigating Change: Federal Updates on Energy, Transportation & Water Policies - August 5th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Fundamental changes are in the works for energy, transportation and water project development as federal agencies are implementing new policies and have begun updating their rules in response to President Trump’s numerous… more

Continuing Legal Education, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Environmental Policies

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Maria Martirosyan Issakhanian

The OBBB Act | Agriculture Reimagined: Conservation, Taxes & Specialty Crops

On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The legislation spans multiple sectors, Title I addresses agriculture and essentially acts as… more

Agricultural Sector, Conservation, Farm Bill, Federal Budget, New Legislation

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Nicole Matheson

Federal Contribution Limits Increased for 2021-2022 Election Cycle

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) recently announced increased federal contribution limits for the 2021-2022 election cycle. Certain federal contribution limits are indexed for inflation and adjustments are made in… more

Campaign Contributions, Contribution Limits, Federal Election Commission (FEC), Lobbyists, PACs

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Michelle McCarthy

[Webinar] Employment & Employee Benefits Law Update: Staying Compliant in 2024 - November 16th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm PT

Join us on November 16, 2023, as Nossaman’s Allison Callaghan, Pavneet Singh Mac, Michelle McCarthy and Julia Botezatu discuss new California employment and employee benefits laws and regulations, as well as recent case law… more

Arbitration, Bereavement Leave, Best Practices, Business Expenses, California

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Raven McGuane

White House Issues Dire Warning Regarding Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater System Cyberattacks

The Biden-Harris Administration is redoubling its efforts to improve cybersecurity for the nation’s water systems. In March, the EPA and the White House issued a dire warning to state governors alerting them of the need to… more

Biden Administration, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity

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Kristin Mendenhall

Reserving Goodwill Claims

In California, a business operating on real property being acquired, in whole or in part, for a public project may make a claim for loss of goodwill and be entitled to compensation if the business operator establishes the… more

Appraisal, Damages, Eminent Domain, Just Compensation, Loss of Goodwill

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David Miller

[Webinar] Recent Updates to Federal Environmental and Natural Resource Regulations - August 28th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Updates to federal environmental and natural resource regulations and recent consequential decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court have resulted in a significant shift to the federal environmental and natural resource landscape and… more

Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Energy Projects, Environmental Policies

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Youju Min

$65 Billion Investment in the Future of Broadband

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that passed the Senate this week includes $65 billion to improve broadband infrastructure, middle mile infrastructure and broadband access by unserved and underserved communities… more

Broadband, Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Wireless Industry, Wireless Technology

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Peter Mixon

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Power of Elected Boards to Censure Their Own Members

After years of recriminations and acrimony between members of the Board of Trustees for the Houston Community College System (“System”), the Board censured one of its members for “reprehensible” conduct–including speech–“not in… more

Colleges, First Amendment, Free Speech, Retaliation, SCOTUS

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Leslie Nellermoe

Podcast: CERCLA at 40: The Monster That Often Eats the Village

Congress enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known also as Superfund, in 1980 to address the horror of sites like Love Canal where discarded toxic chemicals began… more

Brownfield Properties, CERCLA, Contaminated Properties, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances

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Reed Neuman

Fourth Circuit Unanimously Declines to Rehear Ruling Upholding Strict Liability for Arrangers Under CERCLA

On July 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for rehearing in 68th Street Site Work Group v. Alban Tractor Co., Inc., et al., 4th Cir., No. 23-01155, declining the opportunity to potentially… more

Arranger Liability, CERCLA, Hazardous Substances, Toxic Chemicals, Waste Disposal

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Gina Nicholls

On-Demand Webinar | Taking the Plunge: Lessons Learned from Water System Consolidations

With a wide patchwork of water systems servicing residents across California, there have been ongoing efforts by the Legislature to encourage the consolidation of smaller water systems to take advantage of scale economies and… more

Drinking Water, Industry Consolidation, State Water Boards, State Water Project, Utilities Sector

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Mitchell Norton

When Restorative Waters Meet Flying Projectiles: Inverse Condemnation Claims in Ukiah

The contours of inverse condemnation liability are often tested by creative California plaintiff’s lawyers. In an opinion earlier this year, one Northern California Federal Court dealt with a novel lawsuit in which the Vichy… more

California, Inverse Condemnation, Motion to Dismiss, Nuisance, Property Owners

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Adeyemi Ojudun

America’s Infrastructure Improves to a C Grade on the ASCE’s 2025 Report Card

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is the country’s oldest and largest civil engineering organization. Since 1998, the ASCE has issued a quadrennial assessment of the U.S.’s infrastructure networks… more

Energy Sector, Government Agencies, Hazardous Waste, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

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Yuliya Oryol

SEC Adopts New Rules to Better Protect Institutional Investors in Private Funds

On August 23, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to approve 660 pages of new rules and amendments modifying the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act). The new rules represent some of the… more

Institutional Investment, Institutional Investors, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, New Regulations, Private Funds

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Brian Papernik

Angels Flight to Re-Open through Los Angeles P3

The Angels Flight Railway Foundation, represented by Nossaman LLP and Shumaker Mallory LLP, reached a historic agreement with a team led by ACS Group and including Sener Engineering and Systems, to put the iconic Angels Flight… more

Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Public Projects, Railways, Surface Transportation

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Lloyd Pellman

On-Demand Webinar | Taking the Plunge: Lessons Learned from Water System Consolidations

With a wide patchwork of water systems servicing residents across California, there have been ongoing efforts by the Legislature to encourage the consolidation of smaller water systems to take advantage of scale economies and… more

Drinking Water, Industry Consolidation, State Water Boards, State Water Project, Utilities Sector

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Rick Rayl

[Event] 2025 Southern California Eminent Domain Seminar - April 15th, Costa Mesa, CA

Join us in April for Nossaman's Eminent Domain Seminars! We will be hosting our Northern California seminar in Berkeley on April 8th and our Southern California seminar in Costa Mesa on April 15th. These complimentary… more

Appraisers, Best Practices, Cross Examination, Depositions, Diminution in Value

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Andrew Reidy

An Insurance Coverage Checklist For PFAS Defendants

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are the emerging contaminant of concern for both regulators and the regulated community. For example, in a May 28 article in The New York Times, titled "Lawyers to Plastics… more

Commercial General Liability Policies, Commercial Insurance Policies, Contamination, Environmental Policies, Hazardous Substances

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Patrick Richard

From Permits to Penalties: A Deep Dive Into Coastal Development Law

The California Coastal Act (The Act) is a critical piece of legislation impacting countless developers and homeowners within the coastal zones of California. Understanding the intricacies of The Act is pivotal for anyone engaged… more

California, California Coastal Commission, CEQA, Coastal Real Estate, Enforcement Actions

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Karen Roberts

Spotlight on Lobbyist Employers: New California Reporting Requirements Begin October 2016

Continuing its efforts to increase transparency in the political process in California, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) adopted a new regulation in early 2016 that is aimed at shedding light on “shadow lobbying.”… more

Corporate Counsel, Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), Lobbying, Lobbyists, Political Campaigns

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Benjamin Rubin

Sheetz Loses Again: Legislatively Enacted Fees Satisfy Nolan/Dollan

In 2024, in what was heralded as a big win for developers in California, the U.S. Supreme Court upended decades of California precedent and held that legislatively enacted development impact fees must satisfy the “essential… more

Appeals, Constitutional Challenges, Impact Fees, Judicial Authority, Property Owners

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Christine Ryan

[Webinar] Breaking the Bias: Conversations with Women Who Are Effecting Change - March 8th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Nossaman’s Women’s Affinity Group is hosting a virtual panel discussion in celebration of International Women’s Day. We are bringing together a group of dynamic women to discuss this year’s theme for International Women’s Day,… more

Bias, Diversity, Gender Discrimination, Gender Equity, Sexual Stereotyping

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Joseph Saka

An Insurance Coverage Checklist For PFAS Defendants

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are the emerging contaminant of concern for both regulators and the regulated community. For example, in a May 28 article in The New York Times, titled "Lawyers to Plastics… more

Commercial General Liability Policies, Commercial Insurance Policies, Contamination, Environmental Policies, Hazardous Substances

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Gregory Sanders

[Event] 2019 California Coastal Law Conference - September 10th, Huntington Beach, CA

Nossaman LLP invites you to join us for the 4th California Coastal Law Conference at SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach on September 10th! This in-depth seminar will feature officials from the California Coastal… more

Affordable Housing, Building Permits, California Coastal Commission, Coastal Real Estate, Continuing Legal Education

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Simon Santiago

Essentially, Road Work Continues

In his Infra Insight Blog post on April 15, Fred Kessler reported on how the budgets for state departments of transportation, which rely heavily on federal and state fuel tax revenues, are suffering due to reduced traffic volume… more

Construction Project, Construction Workers, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Funding

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Samantha Savoni

Service Lists Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle as Threatened with a 4(d) Rule

On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) issued a final rule listing the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelids suwanniensis) as a threatened species with a 4(d) rule under the Endangered Species… more

Conservation, Endangered Species, Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Policies, ESA Listings

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Ann-Therese Schmid

[Webinar] Navigating Change: Federal Updates on Energy, Transportation & Water Policies - August 5th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Fundamental changes are in the works for energy, transportation and water project development as federal agencies are implementing new policies and have begun updating their rules in response to President Trump’s numerous… more

Continuing Legal Education, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Environmental Policies

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Douglas Schwartz

The OBBB Act | Tax Extensions & Adjustments

On Friday, July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Public Law No: 119-21 (The OBBB Act). The OBBB Act extends and makes permanent many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act… more

Energy Projects, Investment, New Legislation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Opportunity Zones

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Ilse Scott

On-Demand Webinar | Protecting Information in a Work-From-Home World

Each month, Nossaman's complimentary Employment BUZZ webinar series covers a different topic of interest to employers, including tax, insurance, intellectual property and employment issues. These "quick hit" 30-minute programs… more

Best Practices, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Data Security, Employment Policies

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Paul Sevigny

EMTALA and Emergency Stabilization: Implications for Hospitals and Medical Staffs Highlighted by a Recent Medical Malpractice Case

The ongoing case Jhumra v. Orange County Global Medical Center (OCGMC) stems from an alleged delay in care and serves as a stark reminder of the legal obligations for hospitals and medical staffs under the Emergency Medical… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Compliance, Emergency Rooms, EMTALA, Enforcement

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Artin Shaverdian

[Event] 2025 Southern California Eminent Domain Seminar - April 15th, Costa Mesa, CA

Join us in April for Nossaman's Eminent Domain Seminars! We will be hosting our Northern California seminar in Berkeley on April 8th and our Southern California seminar in Costa Mesa on April 15th. These complimentary… more

Appraisers, Best Practices, Cross Examination, Depositions, Diminution in Value

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Alfred Smith II

Back to the Boardroom: California Local Agency Teleconferencing Rules for 2023 and Beyond

With Governor Newsom’s announcement that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will be lifted in California effective February 28, 2023, many local public agencies are considering their next steps for returning to their boardrooms… more

California, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Governor Newsom, State and Local Government, Teleconferences

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Anna Tang

Delaware, Nevada or Texas – Which State’s Corporation Statute Will Reign Supreme?

To stem the recent tide of high-profile corporate “DExit” moves, Delaware has enacted Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) to amend the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) effective March 25, 2025. To lure more… more

Board of Directors, Business Litigation, Corporate Governance, Delaware General Corporation Law, Fiduciary Duty

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Stanley Taylor

Water Storage and Dam Management Strategies in Light of Climate Change Impacts

There can be little argument that many of the more than 90,000 dams in this country are in need of immediate attention. The catastrophic failure of two dams in Michigan last month following an extraordinary amount of rain in a… more

Climate Change, Dams, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Water

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Robert Thornton

Navigating Environmental Restrictions on Alternative Project Delivery for Complex Infrastructure Projects

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other environmental laws can create significant legal risks for the delivery of complex infrastructure projects using alternative… more

CEQA, Climate Change, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Environmental Policies, Environmental Review

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Mariel Turner

DOJ Issues New FCPA Enforcement Guidelines

New factors for investigating and enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act were recently released by head of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in, “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of… more

Anti-Corruption, Bribery, Cartels, Corporate Misconduct, Corruption

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Alexander Van Roekel

What is Trump Doing With PFAS?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are the contaminant of concern across the water industry. The Biden Administration was active in its approach to PFAS regulation, announcing drinking water maximum contaminant levels,… more

Drinking Water, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), PFAS, Regulatory Reform

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James Vorhis

[Webinar] Navigating Risks: Adapting Insurance to Align with Evolving Methods of Project Delivery - May 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Insurance on a project is a vital tool with which to manage project risk. In a warming world with ever larger and more complex projects, insurance becomes that much more important to ensure that projects can stay on track after… more

Construction Industry, Infrastructure, Insurance Industry, Project Management, Risk Management

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Ashley Walker

Proposition 4: California’s Historic $10 Billion Climate Investment and Path to Resilience

In the November 2024 election, California voters approved Proposition 4 – the Climate Bond, authorizing the state to issue $10 billion in general obligation bonds to fund climate resilience and environmental conservation… more

Bonds, California, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Policies

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Paul Weiland

Federal Court Overturns Fish & Wildlife Service Decision to Delist Gray Wolf in the West

On August 5, the United States District Court for the District of Montana issued an order overturning a determination made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) during the Biden Administration that listing the gray… more

Endangered Species Act (ESA), Environmental Litigation, Government Agencies, Judicial Review, Natural Resources

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Henry Weinstock

Appellate Court Upholds Santa Maria Groundwater Judgment & Physical Solution

On November 21, 2012, the California Court of Appeal (Sixth District) handed down its lengthy and long-awaited ruling in the Santa Maria groundwater litigation, which commenced in 1997. Although it reverses the Judgment on one… more

Groundwater

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Alexander Westerfield

Court of Appeal Upholds Limits on Pensionable Pay of Former Union President

In Serrano v. California Public Employees Retirement System (Case No. C098392, February 25, 2025), the Third District Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the CalPERS Board’s exclusion of certain compensation paid to a member for… more

Appeals, California, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Geoffrey Yarema

Angels Flight to Re-Open through Los Angeles P3

The Angels Flight Railway Foundation, represented by Nossaman LLP and Shumaker Mallory LLP, reached a historic agreement with a team led by ACS Group and including Sener Engineering and Systems, to put the iconic Angels Flight… more

Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Public Projects, Railways, Surface Transportation

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