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Category "California Land Use Law & Policy"

California Supreme Court Holds Federal Power Act Does Not Preempt Application of CEQA to State Authority Over Dam Licensing

California Supreme Court Holds Federal Power Act Does Not Preempt Application of CEQA to State Authority Over Dam Licensing

By Bridget McDonald On August 1, 2022, the California Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision [...]

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Major Questions Doctrine Prohibits Broad Delegation of Congressional Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Systems

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Major Questions Doctrine Prohibits Broad Delegation of Congressional Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Systems

By Deborah Quick, Esq. and Lucille Flinchbaugh, Esq. The United States Supreme Court has considered whether [...]

California State Water Resources Control Board Proposes Emergency Regulations for Russian River Watershed

California State Water Resources Control Board Proposes Emergency Regulations for Russian River Watershed

By Miles Krieger and Steve Anderson   In May 2002, the State Water Resources Control Board (State [...]

California State Water Resources Control Board Adopts Emergency Drought Regulations Pursuant to Executive Order

California State Water Resources Control Board Adopts Emergency Drought Regulations Pursuant to Executive Order

By Byrin Romney and Derek Hoffman   California continues to battle worsening drought conditions through regulations designed [...]