November 2006

By Rob Hofmann

Cultural artifacts and Native American remains receive different levels of protection under state and federal law. This article discusses the different laws and recent changes brought about by the passage of AB 2641.
Continue Reading Effective January 1, 2007, the California Legislature expands landowners’ obligation to repatriate Native American remains and associated cultural artifacts

Abbott & Kindermann’s Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update

Abbott & Kindermann, LLP again presents their annual program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, real estate acquisition, easements, leasing and property acquisition, vineyard and winery development, and mining. Water quality and wetlands issues will also be covered. The focus will be on recent developments in case law, statutes and administrative regulations, and how these changes impact your daily business practices. Handouts will be available and there will be ample opportunity for questions.

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2007
Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. with continental breakfast
Program: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Sacramento Radisson
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, CA 95815

There is no charge for this program and MCLE credit is available. An RSVP will be required as space is limited. To reserve your space now, call (916) 456-9595 and ask for Michelle.
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By Janell M. Bogue

In a victory for the Regional Water Quality Control Boards and State Water Resources Control Board, the Second Appellate District revised its opinion in County of Los Angeles v. California State Water Resources Board (2006) 2006 Cal.App.LEXIS 1744 on November 6, 2006. Though several parties submitted petitions for rehearing, the court modified its previous October 5, 2006 opinion on its own and denied all the rehearing petitions.
Continue Reading Second Appellate District Modifies Opinion Regarding CEQA Analysis for NPDES Permits