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In case you missed it - Partner Michael Maurer and Of Counsel Craig Hayes hosted an informative webinar providing insight on how cities and special districts can successfully use progressive design-build, along with other similar and underutilized alternative project delivery tools, to build public infrastructure. To access the presentation resources and webinar recording, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02WlR7N0 #designbuild #specialdistricts #publicinfrastructure

Join us on November 14 at the 2024 CALPERLA Annual Training Conference for a discussion led by Labor & Employment attorneys Joseph Sanchez and Shauna Amon on the critical steps for handling personnel complaints—from initial considerations to final report drafting. They will cover when to conduct an investigation, how to select investigators, evidence gathering, and effective witness interviews. https://hubs.li/Q02WdRyG0 #Labor&Employment #HandlingPersonnelComplaints #CALPERLA

Partner Tillman Lay was quoted in Law360 regarding a letter to the FCC written by the Free State Foundation, a free market think tank, which calls new franchise fees for broadband providers’ right-of-way use. In the piece, Lay provides insight on the letter and what it means for local governments and consumers. Read More https://lnkd.in/gs_r7HVu #Law360 #Broadband #FCC #RightOfWayAccess

Jeopardy!, Chocolate Covered Oreos and Networking - the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach, CA was a hit. BBK Partners Mrunal Shah, Lauren Langer and Ethan Walsh presented on various topics of importance to city officials throughout the state. Then it was time to network and reconnect at Gladstone's restaurant in which approx. 400 people were in attendance. #CalCities2024 #Jeopardy

Labor and Employment attorney Kurt Barker to provide practical tips on how to efficiently make case-winning documentation part of your management routine during the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries 40th Annual Employment Law Conference Nov. 7. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02VS1jD0

Special Districts Attorney Paula de Sousa presented during the 2024 Annual California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions (CALAFCO) conference Oct. 16-18 in Yosemite, CA. It was a busy two days as Paula and guest presenters provided an overview of how to become knowledgeable LAFCo experts and discussed ways commissioners handle decision-making while serving on a LAFCO. #LAFCO #CALAFCO

We are excited to announce the firm has received the Bronze-Tier DEI Leadership Seal from the California State Bar. Organizations must commit to pursuing at least five of the State Bar’s 10 Action Items, ranging from collecting and maintaining demographic data, creation of a DEI strategic plan, to making DEI responsibilities part of each leadership team member’s responsibilities. Learn more https://hubs.li/Q02VL4220 #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #StateBarOfCalifornia #DEILeadershipSeal

What you need to know about progressive Design-Build and innovative approaches to improve infrastructure. Partner Michael Maurer and Of Counsel Craig Hayes will host an informative webinar providing insight on how cities and special districts can successfully use progressive design-build, along with other similar and underutilized alternative project delivery tools, to build public infrastructure Oct. 24. MCLE credit available. Learn more and register: https://hubs.li/Q02VzvFT0 #designbuild #specialdistricts #publicinfrastructure

Effective this year, the Corporate Transparency Act enhances the transparency of beneficial ownership information for certain types of business entities and to curb against illicit financial activity which use corporate creations to obfuscate fraudulent identities. Richard Egger and Todd M. Gee provide guidance on the steps companies need to take to file initial disclosure reports by January 1, 2025. Read the legal alert here https://lnkd.in/gczwCXD4

In the next installment of our PFAS webinar series, join Partner John Holloway and Associate Katrina Wraight for an engaging discussion "Insurance Archaeology: Old Policies Covering PFAs Remediation" on Oct. 29. This session will address the basics of investigation and pursuit of potential insurance coverage to help defray costs related to PFAS and other legacy contamination issues. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02VnRJ30 #PFAS #PFASinsurancecoverage #PFAScleanup