A Look into the Municipal Law Updates of Western Cities
The following is a summary of the updated news for California cities, including Palm Springs in Coachella Valley.
August 28, 2017
News
Municipal Law and Budget Allocation
Jerry Brown signed a $183 billion state budget amid uncertain times when the California Government required a balanced state budget. In an article from the Sacramento Bee, Brown stated that the government was making decisive actions in budgeting for funds. He also added that the budget would provide the required
July 29, 2017
Legalization of Commercial Cannabis in California
Reason for Legalization The promise of new tax revenue amounting to millions of dollars was the major argument put forward by advocates of recreational marijuana. The California voters were convinced to vote for the legislation because local municipalities and the state would receive more than $1 billion in taxes.
July 29, 2017
Changes To The Political Reform Act Lead To A Shifting Focus For Candidates, Political Groups, And Elected Officials
On January 1st 2017, the Political Reform Act came into existence as a piece of U.S. legislation and promises to make political campaigning and fund raising far more open and transparent for all to see. Campaign funding has always been a contentious issue for many U.S. citizens with the changes
June 29, 2017
2 Ways Government Legal Counsel Works with Local Government
Coachella Valley government legal counsel must be consulted on a number of cases that involve the local authorities. There are many items that must be brought to a lawyer to ensure that they may find the best deal for their clients, and it is important that the lawyer is given
June 29, 2017
The Direction of Growth for Local Government is Shaped with Legal Counsel
The general plan is responsible for the direction of growth in a counties unincorporated areas. This is an update reducing housing capacity by fifteen percent. This is a reflection of a counties commitment to an efficient growth model and respects the existing community and natural resources.
May 31, 2017
Resolving Land Law Issues with Municipal Law
Entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to resolve local land law issues need a good municipal law firm. The purpose of a business is to make a profit. Legal issues can affect the profit potential if they are not properly addressed. This can lead to losses that could have been avoided. Many
May 31, 2017
The 3 Limits of Pay-To-Play Section 84308 in Government
Government has a responsibility to abide by a most sacred and honorable code of ethics, sound doctrine and unified state of mind in all matters of justice, equity and legal, executive, and judicial matters. Government has enabled more transparency in their decision-making process. One law that enables a fair process
April 25, 2017
Steps to Establishing an Effective Contract Plan for Construction Projects
For those who have ever been in construction, there is a depth of knowledge required to operate and things are always changing. Over and over again, construction workers are exposed to dust particles and extensively hard labor. With contractors to handle, engineers, inspectors, owners, and others involved in projects, having
April 25, 2017
Providing Counsel to Government in Municipal Law
Municipal law is finding creative solutions to difficult legal problems facing communities. This includes water and waste authorities, townships, school districts, boroughs and municipal entities. Although it is preferable to keep these cases out of court sometimes litigation is necessary.
March 29, 2017