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On July 29, 2025, the California Court of Appeal issued a final ruling in Sheetz vs. El Dorado County in favor of the County on an unconstitutional takings claim. The decision, which followed a remand from the United States Supreme Court, addresses the requirements of federal constitutional law that applies to jurisdictions across the country.…

Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., is proud to announce that Best Lawyers® has once again selected Abbott & Kindermann for top rankings in the areas of Land Use, Zoning Law and Litigation for 2025. More information is available at Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms.

Abbott & Kindermann has been serving private and public clients in…

Diane G. Kindermann (2015-2025) and William W. Abbott (2004-2025) were again selected for the Northern California Super Lawyers List in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning law. More information is available here.

Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. has been serving private and public clients in California on land use, environmental, and real estate matters…

Juliana v. United States, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71759, 2024 WL 1695064 (D. Or., Apr. 19, 2024)

In an order directing a lower court to dismiss without leave to amend, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ended decade-long legal battle of Juliana v. United States. The saga began in 2015…

SEC v. Jarkesy, 603 U.S. 109 (2024)

In SEC v. Jarkesy, 603 U.S. 109 (2024), the United States Supreme Court held that it is a violation of the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial for the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to bring enforcement actions against parties for securities violations in in-house…

Friends of Gualala River v. Gualala Redwood Timber_ LLC_2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 24618

In Friends of Gualala River v. Gualala Redwood Timber, LLC, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 24618, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of Appellants’ action under 16 U.S.C. § 1540(g), concluding Appellants’ claim under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) is moot.…

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance v. Port of Tacoma, 104 F.4th 95 (9th Cir. 2024).

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (“Puget”) is an environmental organization concerned with water quality in Puget Sound. It brought a citizen suit under the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) against the Port of Tacoma, alleging that the Port had violated the Act in various…

In 2023 the California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) deemed Groundwater Sustainability Plans (“GSPs”) for six groundwater basins inadequate, triggering state intervention. The six subbasins are: Chowchilla Subbasin, Delta-Mendota Subbasin, Kaweah Subbasin, Tule Subbasin, Tulare Lake Subbasin, and Kern Subbasin. When DWR deems a GSP inadequate for a basin, oversight of the basin transfers from…

Reserve your seat for our annual conference taking place in March of 2024 for our in-person and virtual conferences.

On March 14, 2024, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 23rd annual In-Person Conference. March 28-29, 2024 Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 23rd annual Virtual Conferences. All Conferences are for clients and colleagues…

Reserve your seat for our annual conference taking place in March of 2024 for our In-Person and Virtual Conferences.

On March 14, 2024, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 23rd annual In-Person Conference. March 28th or 29th, 2024 Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 23rd annual Virtual Conferences. All Conferences are for clients…