Sheri Bonstelle was quoted in The Argonaut in the article, "Lawsuit to Overturn the City’s Billboard Ordinance Postponed".
Jeff Sultan was quoted in the Daily Journal in an article entitled, "In a First, Talent Agency Licenses With SEC", discussing why talent agencies might benefit from receiving a license from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Kerry Shapiro was mentioned in the Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA) in the article, “Did Firm Waive Its Right to Gravel,” regarding Western Aggregates.
Ben Reznik was quoted in the article, "Developer Wins Suit Against L.A. Over El Sereno Housing Tract Project," in the LA Times for his representation of Monterey Hills Investors.
JMBM was mentioned in the California Real Estate Journal for its win against the City of Los Angeles on the density bonus case on behalf of the client, Louise Apts LLC. Ben Reznik was the lead attorney on this case.
Mary Nichols, chair of the California Air Resources Board, was the featured speaker at a recent JMBM Business Issues Forum attended by over 100 of the firm’s clients and other guests. Below is a summary of her remarks. Urban development is a key contributor to climate change and an essential factor in addressing it. California […]
Adopted approximately one year ago, the ramifications of California’s Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, commonly referred to as Assembly Bill or AB 32, are being felt by California’s development community. AB 32 will likely affect the price of fuels, electricity, and raw building materials, as well as the urban fabric, design, and “feel” of […]
Benjamin M. Reznik, Chair of JMBM’s Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy Department, was quoted in the Los Angeles Business Journal article, "EIRs Abused in Opponents’ Attempts to Block Development".
California is one of at least 40 States taking action to deal with “global warming” and “climate change” — the avant garde green edge of international environmental concerns. Adopted approximately one year ago, a new California law (commonly known as AB 32) amended certain provisions of the California Health and Safety Code and sent ripples […]
Benjamin M. Reznik, Chair of JMBM’s Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy Department, was quoted in the Los Angeles Business Journal article, "Affordable Housing Doesn’t Necessarily Lead to Less Traffic".