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Abbott & Kindermann’s 13th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update

Reserve your seat for one of four seminars taking place in 2014.

In February 2014 Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will present its 13th annual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture, real estate transactions, easements, mining and the construction materials production industry.  Continue Reading REMINDER – SAVE THE DATE!

As directed by the Governor’s drought state of emergency, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has identified 17 communities that are at risk of running out of drinking water. The CDPH will work with these communities to ensure that the required conservation measures are in place and provide assistance to identify additional water sources. For more …

Abbott & Kindermann’s 13th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update

Reserve your seat for one of four seminars taking place in 2014.

In February 2014 Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will present its 13th annual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture, real estate transactions, easements, mining and the construction materials production industry. Continue Reading REMINDER – SAVE THE DATE!

The landmark Federal Endangered Species Act, approved in 1973 by huge margins in both the House and the Senate, turned 40 on December 31, 2013. If the ESA could speak it might say however, “I’m not 40, I am 18 with 22 years’ experience”.

The litmus tests of its success include: numbers of species brought…

By William W. Abbott

The California Supreme Court has a number of cases on its docket for consideration in 2014 that are of interest to planners, local government officials, developers and community interest groups. These cases include both CEQA and land use considerations. Here are the summaries from the Court’s website:Continue Reading 2014 Court Watch

Abbott & Kindermann’s 13th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update

Reserve your seat for one of four seminars taking place in 2014.

In February 2014 Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will present its 13th annual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture, real estate transactions, easements, mining and the construction materials production industry.  

A summary of 2013 case law and legislative updates includes the following hot topics for 2014:

  • Air Quality and Climate Change: including CEQA Guidelines and Mandatory Reporting
  • Mining
  • Subdivision Map Extensions
  • Interpreting Development Agreements
  • Endangered Species
  • Water Quality and Wetlands
  • Water Rights and Supply
  • Cultural Resources
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Enforcement
  • Hazardous Substance Control and Cleanup
  • Timber Resources
  • CEQA Litigation: Baseline, Alternatives Analysis, Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies and SB 226 Update

Continue Reading SAVE THE DATE!