The next two days are busy ones as I keynote four general sessions at The State Bar of California Solo and Small Firm Summit at the Anaheim Marriott. I’ll be speaking on: Law Firm Marketing Strategies in a Social Media
Harrison “Buzz” Price Passes Away…
One of the most interesting land use projects I've recently worked on was a law review article I wrote for the Florida State law review that focused on the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The District was the unique quasi-governmental entity
Court Clears City of Anaheim to Pay Contingent Fee in Tax Case
A California court of appeals today held that a city may hire private counsel to collect taxes on a contingent fee basis without violating state law.
The case involved Anaheim’s efforts to recoup tax payments from travel services, including Travelocity,
Solar Power International ’09
Next week, the Anaheim Convention center hosts Solar Power International, which bills itself as ‘North America’s largest business to business solar industry event.’ With over 900 exhibitors (Stoel Rives included) and 25,000 attendees expected, there is no doubt that
Choo Choo Trains Meet the Space Age
In contrast to the spiderweb of interstate highway and railway connections typical of the eastern United States, much of the west – particularly the southwest – has far less transportation infrastructure. Las Vegas and Phoenix are connected in large part
For the Record
Joel Ellinwood, AICP, senior associate at Abbott & Kindermann, LLP, will present two continuing legal education seminars at the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of California, September 27 – 30, 2007, in Anaheim, California.
Bill Abbott, a partner with
YIMBY – Yes in Mickey’s Backyard?
For those of you getting ready for your property classes this semester, here’s an interesting story to bring up when you cover zoning law.The city of Anaheim (CA), home to Disneyland, is embroiled in legal issues over the use
Immigrant of the Day: Vladimir Guerrero
Green tea may help treat bladder disease
Green tea makes the news again with a study of its effect on inflammatory bladder disease.
“Revitalizing” by stopping affordable housing? …
What does Orange County, California, need more of, from the viewpoint of government regulation of land use: Low-cost “affordable” multi-family housing units, or “upscale” hotel and condominium units? (Please notice that I give both sides equal treatment with the