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. ...
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...
Legal Update: AB 436—local jurisdictions may no longer ban lowriding vehicles nor cruising. A bill legalizing lowrider cruising throughout California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom effective January 1, 2024. Prior to 2024, the California...
In a significant development, Serviam by Wright LLP, currently appointed as Court Receiver for Big Basin Water Company, Inc. as an agent of the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Cruz, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of an...
Legal Update: Effective January 1, 2024, all cities and counties in California may impose immediate fines against all unlawful cannabis activities. *Legal Notice: This New Law Requires a New Ordinance! Prior to 2024, most administrative fines required...
