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Sheri Bonstelle, partner in the Firm’s Government, Land Use, and Environmental groups, recently published an article in the Daily Journal, “SB 131: CEQA exemptions expand for housing, infrastructure, water and clean energy projects.” In the article, Bonstelle examines California legislation SB 131, which creates a wide range of new, statutory exemptions under the California Environmental […]
Sheri Bonstelle, partner in the Firm’s Government, Land Use, and Environmental groups, recently published an article in the Daily Journal, “AB 130: CEQA exemption accelerates urban infill housing and cuts development costs.” In the article, Bonstelle looks at California legislation AB 130 that provides a statutory exemption for discretionary review of housing development projects in […]
Rod Berman, partner and Chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Group, and IP partner Joseph Mellema were recently quoted in the Law360 article, “What Do We Want? IP Stakeholders Weigh in on Wildest Dreams for 2026.” The article surveyed IP attorneys on what they hope will transpire in the new year. Berman and Mellema commented, […]
Michael Gold, partner and Chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Group, was recently quoted in the Law360 article, “Privacy & Cybersecurity Policy to Watch in 2026.” The article discus the federal and state policy issues attorneys are tracking in the new year, including the drive to eliminate AI laws at the state level. Gold […]
Michael Gold, partner and Chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Group, was recently quoted in the Law360 article, “Privacy & Cybersecurity Litigation to Watch in 2026.” The article examines the litigation and trends attorneys feel will shape the privacy and cybersecurity landscape in 2026, including the search for clarity on website tracking and the […]
Brennan Swain and Gregory Cordrey, partners in the Firm’s Intellectual Property practice, were recently quoted in the IP Watchdog article, “A Year of Change, Transition and ‘Recalibration’: What Mattered in 2025 for IP Practice.” The article surveyed attorneys on the biggest moments in IP from last year. Swain and Cordrey commented, “Several developments defined IP […]
Jim Butler, co-chair of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group®, was recently quoted in the Law360 article, “Hotel Sector Navigates Uneven Recovery in 2025.” The article discusses the issues that made the biggest impact on the hospitality sector this year. “I think this year will stand out, maybe not [as] the first year ever, but certainly the […]
The Signal highlighted JMBM’s representation of Cemex in its ongoing litigation with the State Water Resources Control Board in the article, “Opinion on Cemex fight due in February.” Both sides recently argued before the Second District Appellate Court of California over whether Cemex should be able to challenge a state water board decision before the […]
December 5, 2025 – Jim Butler, Chair of the Global Hospitality Group® at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM), was recently quoted in the CoStar Hotel News article, “Wall Street pressure for growth spurred Marriott to overlook visible risks in Sonder deal, experts say.” The article discusses the termination of a license agreement between […]
Robert Braun, Co-Chair of JMBM’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Group, recently authored an article in Corporate Counsel, “A New Year’s Resolution—Update Your Privacy Policy.” In the article, Braun discusses how the rapid shifts in business models and data use, stepped-up regulatory rulemaking and enforcement, an expanding patchwork of state privacy statutes, and accelerating adoption of artificial […]
