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Environmental, Government and Land Use Attorneys Split on Impact of Newsom’s CEQA Overhaul

Ben Reznik partner and Chair of the Firm’s Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy department and Partner Neil Brower, were recently quoted in the Daily Journal article, “Attorneys Split on impact of Newsom’s CEQA overhaul.” The article examines Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 130 and how the law applies to housing-projects. Ben Reznik told […]

Real Estate Replacing Homes, Replacing Intent: LA’s Housing Law Dilemma

JMBM partner Sheri Bonstelle recently published an article in the Daily Journal, “Replacing Homes, Replacing Intent: LA’s Housing Law Dilemma.” The article examines new state and Los Angeles laws that require one-to-one replacement of demolished housing units, including ADUs and SB9 projects, with affordable housing. These laws have strict conditions, significantly burdening homeowners and undermining […]

Intellectual Property Law360: Lawmakers Question Legality of Library of Congress Moves

Rod Berman, partner and chair of the intellectual property group, was recently quoted in the Law360 article, “Lawmakers Question Legality of Library of Congress Moves.” The article looks the Trump administration’s removal of the head of the U.S. Copyright Office and the implications for the agency’s independence. Berman told Law360, “”I was shocked,” saying he […]