Supreme Court Decreases Federal Control Over Waters and Wetlands
On June 12, 2006, the Supreme Court issued its decision on the jurisdictional reach of the…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service May Authorize Take of Endangered Species “Fully Protected” Under California Law
In Center for Biological Diversity v U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Case No. 04-55084 (9th Cir.,…
Trial Court Invalidates Rohnert Park’s Water Supply Assessment and Puts Regional Development in Doubt
In a ruling issued May 31, 2006, the Sonoma County Superior Court invalidated a water supply…
California Court of Appeal Upholds City’s Determination that Ordinance Restricting “Discount Superstores” is Exempt from Environmental Review under the California Environmental Quality Act
The power of cities and counties to adopt laws restricting the development of certain commercial projects,…