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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 receiverships play in preserving these essential resources amid regulatory and financial challenges. His insights provide a compelling look into the realities of managing aging infrastructure under court oversight. During the interview, Jaber addressed several key questions related to court receiverships: What conditions trigger court receivership for private water systems? Jaber explained that receivership may be initiated when a privately-owned public utility substantially fails to meet State and Federal standards, such as providing clean, safe, and reliable drinking water or maintaining operational infrastructure. In a recent case, pervasive mismanagement and widespread financial and infrastructure issues made it impossible for the company to deliver adequate water service to its customers, prompting the request of the Office of the California Attorney General on behalf of the California State Water Resources...
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 Monday, November 11, to Thursday, November 14, at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach. Don’t miss the chance to stop by our booth, connect with our team, and enter our raffle for an exciting grand prize: a Premium Bose Bluetooth Speaker! You may also meet the Serviam Team at CACEO’s 30th Awards Gala on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM, and CACEO's Mixer on Wednesday, November 13 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. We look forward to connecting with you at these memorable events! Curtis Wright, Managing Partner at Serviam will present on Tuesday, November 12 on the following topics: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM—Utilizing a City Prosecutor for Effective Code Enforcement 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM—Ultimate Code Enforcement Legal Remedies - Part 1 3:45 PM – 5:15 PM—Ultimate Code Enforcement Legal Remedies - Part 2 "Serviam is excited to support another CACEO Code Conference, as it aligns strongly with our mission to elevate public safety...
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