Upcoming Events

Mastering the Map Act

5/23/2013
Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) | Los Angeles
Meyers Nave Speaker: Adam U. Lindgren

This program will acquaint you with the scope and implications of the Subdivision Map Act and the different roles played by attorneys in the mapping and development process.

Navigating Your Way Through Bid Protests

9/17/2013
CSDA | Monterey
Meyers Nave Speakers: Eric S. Casher, Benjamin T. Reyes

Enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. Find out how to effectively coordinate the public procurement process for construction services and how to make strategic decisions concerning bid protests.

Local Agency Formation Commissions 101: A primer for Special Districts on the powers and responsibilities of LAFCOs

9/18/2013
CSDA | Monterey
Meyers Nave Speaker: John D. Bakker

LAFCOs have vast powers, but many are rarely exercised. This presentation focuses on the various ways that your LAFCO can assist and affect your special district. The municipal service review process and its importance will be detailed. The presentation will also emphasize who and how a proposal to take over a special district can be initiated and completed, and how a special district can oppose such a proposal. Finally, the presentation will touch on best practices for working with your LAFCO and completing more routine LAFCO matters such as special district annexations.

CEQA Reform: Threat to Environmental Protection or Long Overdue?

9/18/2013
CSDA | Monterey
Meyers Nave Speakers: Timothy D. Cremin, Kathleen Faubion

Significant reform to the California Environmental Quality Act is expected to be a priority in this legislative session. A wide-reaching reform bill was proposed at the end of the last legislative session (SB 317), but was tabled. This session will examine any current legislative proposals for CEQA reform, as well as SB 317 as an example of a proposed CEQA reform bill. Problems presented by CEQA will be discussed as well as options for solving complaints about CEQA requirements and process.