Year: 2008

Roger A. Colvin, Senior Partner of the law firm Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin, will be providing Sexual Harassment Prevention & Avoidance Training for various public agencies over the next few months. Mr. Colvin will be conducting this training for the police agencies for the cities of.

In a case with important implications for taxing authorities and individuals making tax refund claims, the Second District California Court of Appeal recently held that the Government Claims Act applies to tax refund claims, and that refunds sought in a class action lawsuit may be.

The California State Legislature reconvened on January 7 to begin the final year of the 2007-2008 legislative session. In an effort to keep you updated on pending legislation and important legal developments affecting local government, Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin is proud to offer you our quarterly.

Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin is pleased to announce that on January 10, 2008, the City of Montebello named AGC as its City Attorney’s Office. Managing Partner Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman will serve as City Attorney. AGC looks forward to providing the City of Montebello excellent legal services.

The California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals have issued two decisions which clarify the powers and rights of law enforcement officers. While addressing different facets of police officers’ power, the cases illustrate the limits which the law places over law.