Much effort has been expended trying to explain and analyze the
purpose and effect of Proposition 26, the so-called “Stop Hidden
Taxes Initiative.” This article provides the non-expert with…
The two articles presented here examine the legal standards and
practices under which cities may enact local laws either to ban
or regulate dispensaries.
The stresses that can result in the drastic step of filing for
bankruptcy protection are currently affecting many
municipalities, but filing for Chapter 9 protection should be
considered a last…
Cities can take many simple steps to maximize the efficiency of
CEQA review while maintaining legal defensibility, and
streamlining the process can also save money.
What are the viable options to protect the safety of
neighborhoods where foreclosed homes are abandoned and become
unsightly invitations to unlawful activity and sources of health
risks?
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has
been in effect for nearly two decades, many public entities are
not yet in compliance with its accessibility requirements.
Cities are increasingly using regulations and incentives to
develop new greener building practices that reduce development’s
short-and long-term environmental impacts.
