Section 1983 Lawsuits: A Growing Risk for Municipalities and Public Agencies Civil rights lawsuits under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 are among the most common—and costly—legal challenges faced by public agencies today. These claims allege that a city, county, special...
California’s approach to cannabis has evolved dramatically over the past three decades—from the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 to the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Prop 64) in 2016, and now the comprehensive Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act...
At Serviam by Wright LLP, we proudly represent public agencies in administrative hearings involving code enforcement, nuisance abatement, permit revocation, and cost recovery. These proceedings offer a faster, more cost-effective alternative to litigation—and...
Legal Update: On May 12, 2025, Governor Newsom released a model ordinance designed to help cities and counties swiftly address hazardous and unsanitary encampments while connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with shelter and supportive services. ...
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...
