Recent News and Updates from AGC
Court Clarifies CEQA’s Requirements for Historic Resources
In a case with important implications for government agencies, landowners, developers, and historic preservation activists, the California Court of Appeal clarified the role the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)[1] plays in the demolition of property that may be historically-significant. In Valley Advocates v. City of.
Read MoreAGC Provides Sexual Harassment Prevention & Avoidance Training
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.
Read MoreCourt Decision has Important Implications for Tax Refund Claimants
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.
Read MoreAGC Publishes Newest Edition of The Capitol Report
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.
Read MoreAGC Selected to Serve Montebello as City Attorney’s Office
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.
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