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LAW ALERT – Shortage of Affordable Housing is a Statewide Concern, Even in Charter Cities
Four bills passed this year affecting the disposition of surplus lands for affordable housing and other purposes that will go into effect on January 1, 2020. Click here to read more.
LAW ALERT – Density Bonus for 100% Affordable Housing Developments
AB 1763 provides a new density bonus for 100% affordable housing developments, effective as of January 1, 2020. Click here to read more.
LAW ALERT – Legislation Streamlines Shelter Construction and Expands Homelessness Services
AB 143, AB 728, and AB 761 have modified existing law affecting homeless shelters and homelessness prevention services. Click here to read more.
LAW ALERT – Landlords and Tenants and Regulations: Oh My!
We're not in Kansas anymore! The California Legislature adopted several bills this year impacting landlord-tenant law that will take effect January 1, 2020. Click here to read more.
Jhaila Brown Joins Goldfarb & Lipman
Goldfarb & Lipman is excited to announce the newest member to our Team – Jhaila Brown! Jhaila received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and her J.D. from the University of San Francisco...
LAW ALERT – Proposition 65 “Safe Harbors” Now in Effect for Housing Providers
The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65, prohibits any "person in the course of business" from knowingly exposing any person to chemicals known by the...
LAW ALERT – Governor Signs Legislation Making Low Barrier Navigation Centers A Use By Right
On July 31, 2019, the Governor signed AB 101, which took immediate effect. Click here to read more.
Meals on Wheels of San Francisco Groundbreaking
The Goldfarb & Lipman team attended the wonderfully organized groundbreaking ceremony for the new Meals on Wheels kitchen facility in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco. Meals on Wheels...
Katie Dahlinghaus Joins Goldfarb & Lipman
Goldfarb & Lipman is excited to announce the newest member to our Team – Katie Dahlinghaus. Katie received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her J.D. from the UC Berkeley...
LAW ALERT – “Knick” Knocks Precedent: Sharply Divided U.S. Supreme Court Opens Federal Court Doors to Takings Claims
In a sweeping decision directly overturning U.S. Supreme Court precedent, a slim majority of the Supreme Court has held that inverse condemnation plaintiffs may immediately proceed to federal court...
LAW ALERT – Treasury Announces New Markets Tax Credits Allocation Awards
On May 23, 2019, the United States Department of Treasury's Community Development Institutions Fund ("CDFI Fund") announced the awardees of New Markets Tax Credits ("NMTC") for the 2018 round of the...
Goldfarb & Lipman’s Los Angeles Office has Moved
Goldfarb & Lipman’s Los Angeles office has moved to downtown LA’s KPMG Building, located at: 550 South Hope Street, Suite 2685 KPMG Building Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: (213)...
LAW ALERT – Tenant Lease Tune-Up: Court Says Landlords Liable for Tenant-On-Tenant Discrimination
There are not many reported cases on whether a landlord can be liable under Fair Housing law for tenant-on-tenant discrimination. Click here to read more.
Dianne Jackson Mclean—Advisor for the California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Section
Goldfarb & Lipman's Dianne Jackson McLean serves as an advisor for the Real Property Section of the California Lawyers Association. In addition, Dianne is a Diversity Committee Chairperson for...
LAW ALERT – The Devil’s in the Details: Supreme Court Expands Judicial Scrutiny of EIRs
The California Supreme Court has unanimously held that, to satisfy CEQA, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must include sufficient detail to enable the public to truly understand the...