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
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SAVE THE DATE!! Abbott & Kindermann’s 23rd Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
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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…
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! Abbott & Kindermann’s 23rd Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
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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…
Third District Court of Appeal Holds the Department of Water Resources’ Approval of Amendments to Existing Water Supply Contracts Under the State Water Project Was Proper
By Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., Diane G. Kindermann, J. Gage Marchini & Jack Sandage on
Planning & Conservation League v. Department of Water Resources (2024) 98 Cal.App.5th 726
In Planning & Conservation League v. Department of Water Resources (2024) 98 Cal.App.5th 726, the Third District Court of Appeal upheld the Department of Water Resources’ (“Department”) approval of amendments to existing water supply contracts under the State Water Project…
Fourth District Court of Appeal Holds the “Pay First, Litigate Later” Rule Applies to Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Fee Lawsuits, But Does Not Reach Significant Questions of Groundwater Usage by Overlying Landowners
By Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., Glen C. Hansen & Simyllina Chen on
Mojave Pistachio, LLC v. Superior Court (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 605.
In Mojave Pistachio, LLC v. Superior Court (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 605, the Fourth District Court of Appeal held that the “pay first, litigate later” rule applies to fees imposed by a local groundwater sustainability agency under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”). (Wat.
Emerging Issues in Evaluating Wildfire Impacts under CEQA: A Resource Guide (Updated November 2023)
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Emerging Issues in Evaluating Wildfire Impacts under CEQA: A Resource Guide…
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REGISTER TODAY! Abbott & Kindermann’s 22nd Annual Land Use, Environmental, and Real Estate Law Update
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Reserve your seat for our annual in-person and virtual conferences taking place in early 2023.
In February of 2023, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 22nd annual in-person, as well as virtual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture…
LEGISLATURE AUTHORIZES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES BY RIGHT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND AS AN ALLOWABLE USE FOR MARKET-RATE HOUSING
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The Governor recently signed AB 2011 and SB 6 which authorizes specified housing development projects to be a use by right on specified sites zoned for retail, office, or parking. Both bills take effect on July 1, 2023. In a nutshell the two bills – AB 2011, known as the “Affordable Housing and High Road…
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL HOLDS HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HAA) DOES NOT APPLY TO APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
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The Housing Accountability Act (HAA) (Government Code § 65589.5) was enacted 40 years ago as part of a broad legislative efforts to address California’s housing crises. HAA was designed to significantly increase the approval and construction of new housing for all economic segments of California’s communities by meaningfully and effectively curbing the capability of local…
Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Welcomes Senior Associate Patrick L. Enright To The Firm!
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Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. is pleased to announce that Patrick L. Enright has joined the firm as Senior Counsel. Patrick Enright has 25 years of experience in land use, environmental and real estate law. Mr. Enright served as City Attorney for the cities of South Lake Tahoe and Atascadero and has represented private developers in…