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 […]
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 […]
Marta Fernandez was quoted in the article, “High Court Weighs Future of Lower Courts’ Nationwide Injunctions,” in SHRM.
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 […]
Burton Mitchell was quoted in the article, “Counting freeloading relatives as a hardship? Not so fast, the IRS says,” in the Los Angeles Times.
Kerry Shapiro has been quoted in the Business News article titled, “US Govt confirms Dateline can chase gold-rare earths at historic gold mine.” JMBM played a pivotal role in confirming rights to continue mining for gold and rare earths. Read the full article here.
Kerry Shapiro was quoted in the article titled, “US Govt confirms Dateline can chase gold-rare earths at historic gold mine,” published in Business News.
Vince Farhat was quoted in the article titled, “Tariffs And FCA Create Perfect Storm For Importers,” published in Law360.
Robert Braun, was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “Trump, DOGE Privacy Risks Spur State Action on Immigration Data.” The article examines efforts by Democratic state lawmakers to limit the sharing of immigration status and other sensitive information with the federal government.
Travis Gemoets was quoted in the article, “Fear and loathing grip L.A. hotels as Trump deportation threats loom,” in the Los Angeles Times.