Legal Digest

Legal Briefs for January 13, 2019 >>read more

In unpublished ruling, appellate court green-lights use of LOS F for infill project in Sacramento. >>read more

Cal Supremes require stronger connection between air quality and health in Friant Ranch EIR. >>read more

Campbell developer gets $499,000 refund. >>read more

In another Dollar General case, appellate court also says historic review is not a substitute for CEQA. >>read more

The Fourth District rules that San Diego County created a significance threshold for GHG emissions -- even though the threshold was supposedly a recommended method never adopted by the county. >>read more

With 4-4 ties looming, court will have to decide whether to rehear cases. >>read more

It's a policy document that accommodates growth rather than inducing it, appellate court says. >>read more

Appellate Court gives green light to complete half-built project after rejecting plaintiff's CEQA arguments. >>read more

Referendum that repeals zoning ordinance cannot be knocked off the ballot of a city has the ability to quickly reconcile the inconsistency. >>read more

Appellate court says negotiation with local government is an essential part of the process. >>read more