After deciding in a prior appeal in the same case that offsite agricultural conservation easements (ACEs) were not effective at reducing a project’s conversion of agricultural land, the Fifth Appellate District held that ACEs can mitigate such impacts. V Lions
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Notable Ruling Roundup
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Anne de Lacour, et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom’s of Maine Inc., No. 1:16-cv-08364-KMW (S.D.N.Y. – January
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CPPA Board Updates Timing for Regulations, and Enforcement Division Releases Enforcement Advisory: Focus on Data Minimization!
This year, the blossoming of spring is accompanied by a pair of noteworthy California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) updates. First, on March 8, the CPPA and staff convened to discuss new draft regulations related to automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and…
Completion of Project Did Not Moot CEQA Claims, and County’s Failure to Exercise Jurisdiction Could Provide a Basis for a CEQA Claim
The completion of a shooting range redevelopment project did not moot CEQA claims regarding the project even though the plaintiff had not sought an injunction against development or operation of the project. Moreover, the County’s decision not to exercise jurisdiction,…
In-House Corner: What Colleagues Are Asking About the SEC’s Climate Rules
This feature of our blog is where our in-house readers share tips, anecdotes and thoughts about things that come up in their daily practice. This particular batch of thoughts is about the types of questions that in-house disclosure drafters are…
The Corporate Secretary: “Jack of All Trades”
Recently, I blogged about how the corporate secretary wears 21 hats. The first hat that a corporate secretary wears is that they serve as a “jack of all trades.”
Okay, right off the bat, I’ve confused myself. I Googled the…
The SEC Stays Its Own Climate Rules! 4 Things to Note
Didn’t see this coming. Last Thursday, the SEC issued this stay order for its new climate disclosure rules so that the Eight Circuit can evaluate the numerous petitions – I believe we are up to 10 petitions now – that…
March Tip of the Month: Employees May Now Sue Employers for Alleged Violations of the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Leave Law
In an important change, beginning on March 20, 2024, employees may file lawsuits, including class actions, against their employers for alleged violations of New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (the Sick Leave Law), rather than having to…
Arizona District Court Denies Summary Judgment on Joint Employment Relationship Issue
Recently, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona held in Castillo v. Spencer’s Air Conditioning & Appliance, Inc., 2024 WL 706939, that while the question of whether an entity is a joint employer under the Fair Labor Standards…
In-House Corner: What First Steps Are Companies Taking Under the SEC’s Climate Rules
This feature of our blog is where our in-house readers share tips, anecdotes and thoughts about things that come up in their daily practice. This particular batch of thoughts is about the first steps that companies are taking for the…