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New CEQA Exemptions Support Certain Infrastructure Rebuilding Efforts after the LA Fires

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In April 2025, we reported that Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-24-25 (the Order), suspending the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and certain permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act...more

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Trump Rescinds California’s Emission Waivers: What It Means for the Future of EV Mandates - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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On June 12, 2025, President Trump delivered on his promise to ease the aggressive push led by California and other states to mandate a transition to electric vehicles. At a White House signing ceremony, Trump signed three...more

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Diverting Flood Flows – Details on the Opportunity to Utilize Wasted Water

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Earlier this year, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order (EO) N-16-25. That order is designed to facilitate the diversion and storage of flood flows and aligns with the Governor’s broader water supply strategy, which is...more

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New Executive Order Challenges State Climate Laws

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Challenging a slew of state climate-related laws and programs, President Trump’s April 8, 2025 executive order (EO) set the stage for more legal fights between the federal government and states. In the new EO, “Protecting...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.11.25

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President Trump issued an executive order this Tuesday taking aim at state and local climate change laws and policies, including California’s landmark market program for reducing greenhouse gases. The order directs U.S....more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.4.25

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As part of a continued effort to expedite rebuilding after Los Angeles' devastating firestorms, Governor Gavin Newsom this week suspended California environmental laws for utility providers working to reinstall key...more

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Governor Newsom’s Emergency Proclamation Fast-Tracks Wildfire Prevention Projects

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On March 1, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to expedite critical fuels reduction projects to address “catastrophic wildfire risks created by forest conditions across the state.” The Governor’s proclamation...more

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Governor Newsom Proclaims a State of Emergency to Expedite Critical Fuels Reduction Projects

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As the two-month anniversary of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties approaches, on March 1, 2025, Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency to expedite fire-prevention projects....more

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Trump Transition: Updates and Impacts on the Environmental and Regulatory Landscapes

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The first month of President Donald Trump’s second term has seen a flurry of Executive Orders (EOs) impacting a swath of agencies, departments, and legislation. The environmental sector has been a particular focus of these...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 2.26.25

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On February 20, 2025, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) posted a pre-publication notice on its website of an Interim Final Rule that rescinds its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy...more

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Governor Newsom’s Parade of Executive Orders Continue To Cut Red Tape for Los Angeles’ Rebuild

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Executive Order N-20-25 aims to cut more red tape and continue streamlining rebuilding, recovery, and relief for survivors of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires....more

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Trump’s Executive Order on California Water

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On January 24, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14181 (“EO 14181”), entitled “Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain Areas.” While alluding to...more

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President Trump rescinds Biden’s AI executive order and announces AI investment with technology leaders

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump rescinded the Biden administration’s sweeping executive order (“AI Executive Order”) that focused on regulating AI. This development immediately terminates the implementation of key safety...more

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California Suspends CEQA and CCA Requirements to Fastrack Rebuilding Efforts after Wildfires

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Jan. 12 issued an executive order in response to the devastating wildfires, suspending environmental reviews required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and permitting...more

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Has California Imposed Nationwide Price Controls?

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On January 7, 2025, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to the fire in the Pacific Palisades and windstorm.  This proclamation triggered price the application of California...more

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LA Wildfires: Will the Governor’s Efforts to Streamline Environmental Permitting Really Matter?

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On January 12, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order (EO N-4-25) to suspend permitting requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act, with the...more

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State of California and the City of Los Angeles Issue Orders to Expedite Recovery and Reconstruction in Response to Los Angeles...

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In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-4-25 on January 12, 2025 to expedite the recovery process in affected communities. The following...more

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Executive Order Signed to Waive CEQA and Coastal Act Requirements:

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In response to Southern California’s widespread fire devastation and concerns about how bureaucratic red tape might adversely impede recovery efforts, the Governor’s Office has issued an executive order to streamline the...more

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