February 10, 2016
New Laws Affecting Public Entities in 2016
With the New Year comes a spate of new laws affecting public agencies and various aspects of their day-to-day operations. The Firm has assembled general summaries of newly enacted laws that may affect your organization. Please ...... Read More
January 14, 2014
2014 Legislation Update
Governor Jerry Brown, during the 2013 session of the California State Legislature, signed numerous bills into law, the majority of which became effective January 1, 2014. This legislation update summarizes the relevant new laws that ...... Read More
September 16, 2013
5 Recent Changes to Education Law
Education law is constantly changing to reflect changes in technology and the way children learn. While these new laws are set to help children acquire a better education, legal guidelines related to education can make ...... Read More
September 10, 2013
How the Brown Act Affects Parents
Parents who live in the state of California should be aware of their rights under the Brown Act (the “Act”). The Act, which was passed by the California Legislature, guarantees the right of the public ...... Read More
August 7, 2013
Let’s bring the Brown Act into the 21st century
Both lauded and maligned—and perhaps occasionally violated—the Brown Act has been an integral part of California politics for over half a century. The Ralph M. Brown Act, often referred to as California’s “open meetings law,” was ...... Read More
July 9, 2013
The Benefits Of Mediation Over Traditional Courtroom Proceedings
Compared to the tense nature of litigation, mediation offers a valuable tool for alternative methods of dispute resolution. Mediation involves the two disputing parties getting together and discussing the issues at hand with a trained ...... Read More
July 9, 2013
Why Construction Disputes Are Better Resolved Through Mediation
Working as contractors, project owners, sureties and even lenders unfortunately puts some construction professionals at risk for legal disputes. Disputes over the specifics of the job, the cost of the job, change orders as the ...... Read More