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
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Second District Court of Appeal Holds City of Cerritos is Immune from Public Nuisance Liability for Extra Traffic in City of Norwalk Resulting from Amendments to City Ordinance
City of Norwalk v. City of Cerritos (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 977
In City of Norwalk v. City of Cerritos (2024) 99 Cal.App.5th 977, the Court of Appeal for the Second District addressed the appeal of a public nuisance action brought…
Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Is Pleased To Announce That Two of Its Attorneys Have Been Chosen For The 2024 California Super Lawyers List
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…
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
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”)…
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
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…
First District Court of Appeal Holds Completion of Project Does Not Render CEQA Violation Claims Moot So Long as Effectual Mitigation Measures Remain Available
Vichy Springs Resort, Inc. v. City of Ukiah (2024) 101 Cal.App.5th 46.
In Vichy Springs Resort, Inc. v. City of Ukiah (2024) 101 Cal.App.5th 46, the First District Court of Appeal held completion of a project did not render claims…
The Second Appellate District Holds Summary Judgment Based on Bona Fide Purchaser Doctrine Was Improperly Granted When There Were Obvious Factual Disputes of the Seller LLC’s Managerial Authority as to Whether Purchaser Was Adequately Diligent
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…
2nd District Court of Appeal Upholds Local Governments’ Discretion to Override Housing Density Caps
In AIDS Healthcare Foundation v. Bonta (2024) 101 Cal.App.5th 73, the Second District Court of Appeal upheld the power of local governments to override housing density caps, including caps adopted by voter initiative.
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Under Senate Bill 10…
First District Holds Development Agreement For Affordable Housing Project Subject to Referendum Power
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…
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! Abbott & Kindermann’s 23rd Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
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…