Jeffrey A. Mitchell

California Supreme Court Strikes Down Penal Code Section 148.6 Provisions Penalizing False Misconduct Complaints Against Peace Officers As Unconstitutional

Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Carves Out Necessity Exception To The Takings Clause For Property Damage Arising From The Reasonable Exercise Of Police Power

Governor Signs Three Bills Amending California's Political Reform Act

Updates To The California Public Records Act In 2025

Significant Brown Act Amendments Enacted Under SB 707

The Brown Act Does Not Permit Public Entity Boards To Recess A Public Meeting And Reconvene In A Separate Room When Faced With Disruptive Behavior

A Sigh Of Relief For Public Agencies: Existing Permit Conditions Such As Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees, Imposed On Classes Of Development, Can Satisfy The Nollan/Dolan Test

California Court Of Appeal Restricts Public Agencies' Ability To Reject Overly Burdensome Public Records Act Requests

2021 Housing Legislation Series: SB 8 Extends The Housing Crisis Act Of 2019