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Sidewalk Vending Regulation & Enforcement in California
California’s approach to sidewalk vending has undergone significant changes in recent years. With the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 946 in 2018, known as the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act, the state decriminalized sidewalk vending and mandated that local governments allow...
Serviam Managing Partner to Teach Legal Aspects at CACEO’s Module One Code Enforcement Academy
Curtis Wright, Managing Partner at Serviam by Wright LLP, is set to instruct at the Module One Academy, a foundational course in code enforcement training, from February 5 to February 9, 2025, in Los Banos, California. This training, organized by the California...
Thank you for Visiting Serviam at the CACEO Conference!
We extend our heartfelt thanks for your support of Serviam by Wright LLP at the CACEO Code Conference! The event was a resounding success, and we truly appreciate your involvement and participation. Don’t forget to check out our sponsor video and event photos!...
SB 1465—amended Health & Safety Code to beef-up receiverships & substandard building enforcement
Legal Update: Effective January 1, 2025, California amended the Health and Safety Code to beef-up receiverships and substandard building enforcement for cities and counties. On September 22, 2024, the California Legislature passed SB 1465, impacting the enforcement of...
Experienced Court Receiver Discusses Private Drinking Water Systems in California
In a recent interview, Nicolas Jaber shared his insights and experiences as an Attorney and Receivership Project Manager for a private drinking water company. Jaber discussed the complexities of managing a failing water system and the vital role court...
Meet The Serviam Team at CACEO’s 2024 Code Conference
The California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) 2024 Code Conference is just around the corner, and Serviam is thrilled to be a top Conference Sponsor—as well as the sponsor of both the Mixer and the Gala! Meet the Serviam Team at the conference from...
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Richard Kudo is of counsel at Serviam by Wright LLP. Mr. Kudo earned his Juris Doctorate from the Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, California, in 1978. With over 45 years of legal experience, he has cultivated an extensive background in both private and public entity practice, litigating a broad range of complex matters across state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. As a seasoned legal professional, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Serviam, where he continues to represent public entities in litigation matters.
Prior to joining Serviam, Mr. Kudo served as Principal Deputy County counsel for the County of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2024. In this role, he supervised and directed outside counsel in the defense of various County departments, special districts, and public agencies, including the Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Department of Health Services, and Internal Services Department. His work primarily focused on wrongful death, personal injury, and government liability defense. Before assuming a supervisory role, he directly litigated cases to trial on behalf of the County and its affiliated entities.
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