Legal Updates & Publications

Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin has released an article concerning two laws that are critical to future development of solar energy in California: the Solar Rights Act and the Solar Shade Control Act. The article, entitled, “Solar Rights and Shade in California,” summarizes these laws, their impact.

In the legal world, the precise meaning of a word can have a dramatic impact on a case. This is especially true when it comes to regulating sex offenders. In a recent case, the California Court of Appeal clarified a key term concerning sex offender.

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.

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,.

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.