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5 Keys to Early Mediation Success When Project Disputes Arise

Many construction, development, and real estate purchase agreements provide for early mediation as a condition precedent to arbitration or court litigation. Early mediation sessions usually fail, only to be followed months...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

2023 Year-in-Review CEQA Litigation

Despite repeated attempts at reform by the Legislature, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) continues to be a minefield for those assigned with the herculean task of complying with the law’s myriad of directives....more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

“Know thy enemy”: The Importance of Identifying Proper Defendants in Land Use Litigation

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When commencing an action or proceeding challenging a land use approval, it is critical that the plaintiff/petitioner identify all parties having an interest in both the approval itself and the real property to which it...more

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Special Permit Applicants Must Prove That Proposed Use Complies With Bylaws

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If you’re seeking a special permit for a project, be prepared to prove that your proposal complies with the town’s bylaws. First things first. What is a special permit? Generally, a special permit allows an applicant to...more

Carlton Fields

Contemplating Cross-Appeals – When “Winners” Need to Appeal

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One preservation issue that seems to receive less attention than it should is the potential need for a cross-appeal. An appellee/respondent who is not entirely successful in the trial court may challenge an unfavorable...more

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