Environmental Law

Compliance and Sustainability

Environmental Law underlies so much of our clients’ businesses and the problems they confront.

KEY CONTACTS

The ability for a business to operate in a particular location is determined by issues of land use and zoning. In California, each city and county has the ability to control land use considerations within its borders. Our attorneys have worked with hundreds of clients in dozens of jurisdictions to locate sensitive facilities and secure relevant permits for use and build-out.

Businesses aren’t just forced to comply with various environmental laws and regulations. Today, companies large and small are expected to operate sustainably, with an eye towards net-zero water use, and a focus on carbon neutrality. We work with our clients through challenging issues that arise in planning, permitting, and licensing, as well as in navigating neighbor complaints, governmental and citizen enforcement actions, disputes, and litigation.

Our regulatory experience can help you develop practical, cost effective solutions before a problem arises. If a problem does arise, we can guide you through complex issues.

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, REGULATORY, AND LITIGATION ATTORNEYS CAN ASSIST OUR CLIENTS WITH:

CEQA
Neighbor Disputes
Governmental and Citizen Enforcement
Air Quality/Odor
Pesticide Regulations
Water Use and Discharge
Use Permits
Due Diligence for Transactions and Permit Eligibility
Contract Disputes Concerning Environmental Compliance
Environmental Law Compliance
Remediation Plans and Agreements
Risk Mitigation

Recent Cannabis Law Perspectives

City of Los Angeles: Cannabis Social Equity Individual Applicant Eligibility Verification Window Now Open

Permitting And Licensing

City of Los Angeles: Social Equity Individual Applicant Eligibility Verification Window Open

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a local cannabis business license in the City of Los Angeles in the future,

What Senate Bill 1148 (SB 1148) Provides: Statutory CEQA Exemption for State Cannabis Licenses

New and Pending Legislation

SB 1148 Should be Amended to Include Local Cannabis Permitting Programs in the Statutory CEQA Exemption

What Senate Bill 1148 Provides: Statutory CEQA Exemption for State Cannabis Licenses Senate Bill 1148 (“SB 1148”), a pending bill in the California State Senate,

Workplace misconduct -- such as health and safety violations, retaliation, drug and alcohol use, and theft or fraud -- ranks among the most important legal challenges a cannabis or beverage company might encounter

Labor & Employment

Investigate Workplace Misconduct…Don’t Turn a Blind Eye!

The mountain of legal issues facing businesses in regulated industries often seems overwhelming. But, thoughtful management can utilize an important tool – internal investigations –

Environmental Law

Compliance and Sustainability