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Avoiding Pitfalls During Election Season

09-23-15

Publications

As the November elections quickly approach, now is a good time for a quick review of the “do’s and don’ts” for candidate and measure campaigns. Below are a few of...

California Department of Education Agrees to Increase Focus on English Learners to Settle Lawsuit

09-16-15

Legal Developments and News

To settle a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against the California Department of Education (CDE) regarding students’ access to federally mandated English learner services, the CDE...

CEQA Exemptions Must Be Supported by Evidence in the Record

09-11-15

Legal Developments and News

A Court of Appeal has confirmed that there must be sufficient evidence in an administrative record to support a lead agency’s decision to claim a CEQA categorical exemption. In Save...

Emergency Water Regulations Apply to Landscaping Design

08-31-15

Legal Developments and News

Anticipated to begin in October 2015, new school and community college district construction projects will be subject to the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). MWELO will apply to planning,...

Pupil Testing: High School Exit Examination: Exemption

08-31-15

Legal Developments and News

Senate Bill No. 725 (SB 725), as codified by Education Code section 60851.1, provides that the California High School Exit Exam shall not be required as a condition of receiving a...

California Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Davis v. Fresno Unified School District

08-27-15

Legal Developments and News

The California Supreme Court has denied petitions to review Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 261. As a result, the Court of Appeal decision will remain good law in...

California Supreme Court Denies Review of Davis v. Fresno Unified School District

08-26-15

Legal Developments and News

The California Supreme Court acted today on the Davis v. Fresno USD lease-leaseback case, as follows: The Court denied the petitions to review the Davis case; and The Court denied the...

Conflict of Interest Action Cannot be Maintained by Taxpayer and after Validation Action

08-24-15

Legal Developments and News

1. San Bernardino County v. Superior Court (2015) ____ Cal.Rptr.3d ____ [2015 WL 4882569] 2. Colonies Partners, L.P. v. Superior Court (2015) ____ Cal.Rptr.3d ____ [2015 WL 4882566] In two...

Newly Enacted Bill Affecting Lease-Leaseback (AB-566)

08-21-15

Legal Developments and News

Starting January 1, 2016, school districts using the lease-leaseback project delivery method must: (1) comply with mandatory prequalification requirements, regardless of funding source, and (2) meet escalating skilled labor requirements. As...

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