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

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

Make UC A Good Neighbor v. Regents of the University of California (2024) 16 Cal.5th 43

In response to a proposed development that would increase student housing, Make UC a Good Neighbor and People’s Park Historic District Advocacy Group (“Good Neighbor”) brought a lawsuit against the Regents, the President, and the Chancellor of

Diane G. Kindermann (2015-2024) and William W. Abbott (2004-2024) 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

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

Sam v. Kwan (2024) 101 Cal. App. 5th 556.

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District reversed a trial court’s decision in a real estate case of breach of fiduciary duty between two partners of an LLC. The case demonstrates that the bona fide purchaser doctrine will not protect a third-party buying the property

In Move Eden Housing v. City of Livermore (2024) 100 Cal.App.5th 263, the First District Court of Appeal held the Livermore City Council’s adoption of a resolution approving a development agreement was a legislative act subject to the referendum power.  This case is the latest iteration of a multi-year litigation battle targeting an affordable