Legal Alert

California Public Utilities Commission Proposes Target Timelines for Utilities to Connect or Upgrade Electric Customers

On August 12, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed decision setting average and maximum targets and timelines for the large electric investor-owned utilities to connect new customers or upgrade existing electric service in compliance with legislation passed last year.  Timely connection of new customers to the distribution system is necessary for California…

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Blogs

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Broadening Existing CEQA and Coastal Act Exemptions for Rebuilding in Areas Impacted by Fire and Windstorm Emergency
CEQA Chronicles
January 21, 2025
So What Is a Trust, Really? Newell v. Superior Court and the Worst Party Game Ever
Trust on Trial
Sixth District Holds CEQA 30-Day Statute of Limitations Triggered by Local Agency’s Definition of “Final” Approval
CEQA Chronicles
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Legal Alerts

August 5, 2024
The CAISO Maps Out Transmission Additions Needed to Connect 165 GW of New Resources by 2045
July 12, 2024
Key Changes to PAGA and What Employers Should Know
July 3, 2024
EPA’s Final Rule Enhances Risk Evaluations Process For Scrutiny of TSCA Chemicals
Environmental Law
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Publications

March 2025
Legislative Update
California Land Use Law & Policy Reporter, Volume 34, Number 6
March 2025
Federal Circuit Rejects Water Contractors’ Takings Claims
California Land Use Law & Policy Reporter, Volume 34, Number 6
March 2025
United States Army Corps of Engineers Makes Unplanned Releases From Two Tulare Lake Basin Dams
California Water Law & Policy Reporter, Volume 35, Number 6
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Announcements

March 12, 2025
Attorney Michelle Albright Returns to Downey Brand
March 7, 2025
Alexandra Maher Joins Downey Brand’s Litigation Practice
February 14, 2025
Benjamin Galic Joins Downey Brand’s Corporate Group
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In the News

May 16, 2024
CA Water Law Symposium: Water Rights Enforcement in California
Maven's Notebook
February 23, 2024
San Diego Dispute Prompts California Supreme Court Opinion Easing Trust Modification Rules
The San Diego Union-Tribune
February 14, 2024
PG&E’s Hesitation Casts Shadow on Eel-Russian River Diversion Plan
Mendocino County News
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Speaking Engagements/Events

June 19-20, 2025
Water Banking and Leasing in the West: Practical Pointers and Pitfalls
Presenter, Western Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference
June 19-20, 2025
Dealing with Farm Debt in the West: Practical Considerations in Preparing for and Navigating Ag Bankruptcy
Presenter, Western Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference
On Demand
Legal Frameworks Around California Wildfires and Post-Rebuilding Efforts
Faculty, 1-Hour CLE Program for Practising Law Institute
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