Acquiring Property in a Down Market

BY KIRSTEN R. BOWMAN AND MARICELA E. MARROQUIN

The State of California is in an economic crisis. Cities and public agencies are scrambling to cut costs because of the economic uncertainty and the significant loss of revenue from property and sales taxes. Read article

Sustainability: There’s a New Buzz in Town

BY NORMAN A. DUPONT

Malcolm Gladwell in his book, The Tipping Point, vividly described how a concept moves from a mere small idea to the next big thing. Recent literature suggests that the term "sustainability" has reached its.

Build America Bonds: A New and Innovative Financing Tool for State and Local Governments

BY KATRINA C. GONZALES

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 contains a number of important financing tools that provide state and local governments with access to much-needed funding for capital projects.

California Supreme Court Rejects “Bright Line” Due Process Hearing Rule

BY ROY A. CLARKE

A public agency’s administrative hearing process does not violate the rights of an appellant based on the mere appearance of impropriety, a unanimous California Supreme Court confirmed.

Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Public Employee Who Refused to Answer Questions Without Formal Grant of Immunity

BY D. CRAIG FOX

On February 9, 2009, the California Supreme Court decided Spielbauer v. County of Santa Clara, 45 Cal.4th 704 (2009). The Court held, in a unanimous decision, that a public employee can be terminated.

Lack of Transparency Can Be Expensive for Local Agencies

BY GENA M. STINNETT

A recent case, Galbiso v. Orosi Public Utility District, 167 Cal.App.4th 1063 (2008) (Galbiso), highlighted the importance of openness and access in local government functions.

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