On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 1889, the "Room to Roam Act." The Act amends Section 65302 of the Government Code...

Welcome to Construction & Claims, a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving construction news, claims, bid protests, contract administration...

On July 1, 2023, Senate Bill (SB) 6 (Caballero) – also known as the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022 – went into effect. Under the bill, if a project site is currently...

Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman's Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving...

A Democrat student PAC has filed a complaint alleging Turning Point Action and Turning Point PAC violated Arizona's Voters' Right to Know Act by failing to disclose donors behind efforts to support Rep. Andy Biggs'...

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Thursday, August 27, 2025, directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate whether federal grant funds are being...

On Feb 26, 2025 Paul Weiland testified before the United States House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries on the implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act and the possibility of updating the Acts.

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Endangered Species Committee (Committee) – colloquially known as the God Squad – met in Washington, DC at the request of the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth.

On March 18, 2026, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife convened a hearing to examine ongoing challenges and potential improvements in the implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

A recent decision by the United States District Court, Eastern District of California highlights the duty of medical societies to provide fair procedure when implementing a disciplinary action.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) concluded in Advisory Opinion 2025-07 that the Libertarian Party organizations in Idaho, Maine, Maryland and Vermont qualify as state party committees...

The Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4018 on March 5, 2026 modifying a 2024 campaign finance law by delaying certain disclosure requirements and penalties before...

The Government Accountability Office's fiscal year 2024 report on federal bid protests includes useful insights into federal procurement trends that can help state and local government agencies mitigate bid protest risks.

On September 3, 2025, just weeks before key cybersecurity authorities are set to lapse, the House Homeland Security Committee voted to advance two expiring measures aimed at keeping cyber threat information flowing between government and industry and supporting state and local cyber defenses.

A question that arises with some frequency in our practice is whether a public entity can adversely possess a property interest against another public entity.

The regulations in 49 CFR Part 24 implementing 42 USC Ch. 61, generally known as the "Uniform Act," are being updated for the first time since 2005.

When a public agency acquires property for a public project, property owners have a constitutional right to receive just compensation.

The contours of inverse condemnation liability are often tested by creative California plaintiff's lawyers.

Understanding the legal framework surrounding cookies, privacy policies, and terms of service is essential for website operators and users alike. This content explores the intersection of digital consent mechanisms and legal compliance requirements. What obligations do organizations face when implementing tracking technologies on their platforms?

The IRS on Friday, January 10, 2025, extended tax payment and filing deadlines to October 15, 2025, for Los Angeles County individuals and businesses...