Posts in Year: 2008
AGC Announces New Associate
Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate Attorney to the Firm: Anthony Marinaccio. Mr. Marinaccio graduated from Whittier Law School in May of 2008, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, he was a member of the Whittier.
Read MoreAGC Publishes Update Regarding Sex Offender Regulation in California
As a community service, Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin publishes The AGC Update, which addresses new cases and legislation. The latest edition of The AGC Update discusses the status of Jessica’s Law and Sex Offender Regulation in California.Click here for the update. For more information on any.
Read MoreAGC’s Richard Lam Presents at the League of California Cities’ Annual Conference
On September 25, AGC’s Richard Lam appeared as a speaker at the League of California Cities’ Annual Conference. Mr. Lam’s presentation, titled “Clean It or Lien It,” discussed the recent mortgage meltdown and the financial crisis, and how these events affect local governments. Mr. Lam.
Read More90-Day Statute of Limitations Does Not Apply to Certain Claims against Local Land Use and Zoning Laws, Court Rules
In general, California law requires a party challenging certain zoning and land use decisions to first give notice of the challenge to the city, and to then file a lawsuit within 90 days of the city’s zoning or land use approval.[1] However, on June 20,.
Read MoreGovernor Signs Law Requiring Legal Owner of Foreclosed Property to Keep the Property Adequately Maintained
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed into law important foreclosure legislation, Senate Bill 1137. While SB 1137 is primarily focused on the mortgage and lending industry, it contains provisions which are critical for local government and their respective code enforcement departments. SB 1137 applies to residential.
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