CEQA

Mitchell Chadwick Listed As One Of Best Law Firms In California (Again)

For the Second Year In A Row, Mitchell Chadwick has been listed as one of the best land-use firms in California by U.S. News & World Report.   The U.S.News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review […]

California Supreme Court to Reconsider Newhall Decision?

Newhall Land and Farming Company Petitions California Supreme Court to Reconsider Newhall Decision The Newhall Land and Farming Company has petitioned the California Supreme Court to reconsider its November 30, 2015 decision blocking a mixed-use residential project in Los Angeles County. Newhall argues that the Court’s decision was based on incorrect legal reasoning and a […]

Fish Before People: Environmentalists sue over Sacramento River and Shasta Dam

Fish Before People: Environmentalists sue over Sacramento River and Shasta Dam A cadre of environmental groups filed a lawsuit yesterday against the Interior Department for allegedly mismanaging California’s water supplies to the detriment of salmon. The Natural Resources Defense Council and other groups argue that the Bureau of Reclamation has violated the Endangered Species Act […]

Mitchell Chadwick Wins 4-0 vote from Nevada County Board of Supervisors for Blue Lead Gold Mine

On April 28th, 2015, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the Blue Lead Gold Mine, and simultaneously denied an appeal of the project filed by neighbors and environmental groups. The Nevada County Supervisors, before a room full of project opponents, voted 4-0 to deny the appeal and approve the project, certify the […]

IRS For The Win: No Tax Deduction If Conservation Easement Boundaries Change

On March 12, 2015, the U.S. Tax Court sided with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to disallow a charitable-contribution deduction claimed by North Carolina Company, Balsam Mountain Investments, LLC. (“Balsam Mountain”) The Company had previously dedicated a perpetual conservation easement to the North American Land Trust, a nonprofit entity in 2003.  Similar to many individuals, farming interests, […]

Supreme Court Clarifies the “Unusual Circumstances” Exception under CEQA

California Supreme Court Clarifies the “Unusual Circumstances” Exception under CEQA Today, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley (No. S201116), and affirmed that even in Berkeley, building a single-family home does not require environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.  Berkeley Hillside clarified when the “unusual […]

California Legislature Proposes Significant New Climate Change Bills

California Legislature Proposes Significant New Climate Change Bills Taking a cue from Governor Brown’s State of the State address in January 2015 that focused on climate change and other environmental issues, California Democrat lawmakers have introduced several significant bills that aspire to reduce petroleum consumption, increase the use of renewable energy sources, increase energy efficiency […]

Mitchell Chadwick Listed As One Of The Best Law Firms In California by U.S. News & World Report

Mitchell Chadwick has been listed as one of the best land-use firms in California by U.S. News & World Report. The U.S.News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review […]

Mitchell Chadwick Takes On City of West Sacramento

On behalf of Buckeye Terminals, Mitchell Chadwick sued the City of West Sacramento in Yolo County Superior Court for failing to conduct adequate traffic studies along South River Road before it dramatically altered traffic routes and circulation.  The City’s decision would increase traffic, close off existing truck-staging areas, and disallow safe rail deliveries to the area.  The City also […]

Braiden Chadwick Speaks at CalAPA Conference On October 30th

Big changes have already hit the construction industry in California in the form of a new Industrial Storm Water General Permit, but even more changes are looming. The California Water Resources Control Board is working on a new permitting process for protecting “waters of the state.” Braiden Chadwick will update you on the latest information […]

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