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Allen Matkins is proud to announce that 20 lawyers from across our Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego offices were named to the Southern California and San Diego Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This recognition highlights their exceptional legal skills and commitment to excellence. Congratulations! #SuperLawyers #RisingStars #Awards #LawFirms

President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to terminate lease contracts at nearly two dozen California offices relating to science, agriculture, and the environment, according to its federal database. ??Read more about this story and our other notable updates mentioned below in this week's California Environmental Law & Policy Update: https://lnkd.in/gxrJUC8p ?? California bill would restore wetlands protections in wake of Supreme Court ruling ?? Astound Broadband to pay $1.28 million to settle improper hazardous waste disposal claim by Northern California counties ?? U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reconsiders proposal to protect monarch butterfly

Senator Scott Wiener is back with another bill – SB 79 – to provide for streamlined ministerial (i.e., no CEQA) approval of qualifying housing development projects near transit across California. For qualifying projects within a quarter-mile of a “Tier 1” major transit stop (as defined), the maximum building height would be at least 75 feet and the local government would be prohibited from imposing a maximum density less than 120 dwelling units per acre (prior to any density bonus). ??Read more about this story and our other notable updates mentioned below in this week's Sustainable Development & Land Use Update: https://lnkd.in/gH5RwabJ ?? Interior Department offers buyouts, early outs to staff as it looks to build housing on federal lands ?? Trump administration halting $1B affordable housing preservation program ?? San Francisco Board of Supervisors votes to shift plan for long-dormant SoMa development #SustainableDevelopment #LandUse #California

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Our annual Real Estate Development Law Update in Orange County was full of interesting insights! We kicked off the morning with networking and breakfast, bringing together industry leaders to connect and exchange ideas. A special thank you to our guest speakers, Tony Eaton (Land Advisors Organization) and Dan de la Paz (CBRE), for sharing their expertise on the latest trends in land use, real estate development, and market economics. Their insights provided valuable perspectives on navigating today’s evolving landscape. We appreciate everyone who joined us — see you next year! #RealEstateLaw #LandUse #MarketTrends #Networking

This #WAAMWednesday, we asked Allen Matkins lawyer Marialexa Natsis to share a piece of advice for young women pursuing a legal career. Her biggest takeaway? Never be afraid to ask questions. https://hubs.li/Q03cB4fh0 #WomensHistoryMonth

Join Allen Matkins Partner John Condas at NAIOP I.CON West for a deep dive into design and development best practices under California Assembly Bill 98 (AB98) — new legislation that expands logistics facility siting requirements and restricts truck routes. Don’t miss this panel discussion on how AB 98 impacts industrial real estate and future development. ??https://hubs.li/Q03bDv9Q0 #CommercialRealEstate #AB98 #UrbanPlanning #LandUse

Are you passionate about helping others navigate technology? Do you thrive on solving problems and making users' experiences seamless? Join Allen Matkins as a User Success Analyst! Learn More: https://hubs.li/Q03b-9st0 #Hiring #Technology #Careers

As California grapples with ongoing water challenges, understanding the legal frameworks governing water supply has never been more critical. Partner David Osias will join Oron Maher of Maher Commercial Realty in this webinar to examine the agencies responsible for managing California’s intricate water infrastructure, the impact of droughts and climate change on supply reliability, and the political and environmental factors influencing water policy. https://hubs.li/Q03bXwSq0 #WaterLaw #CaliforniaWater #Sustainability

Allen Matkins is thrilled to support Law Rocks ??? Get ready as legal professionals rock out for a great cause! This Saturday, March 22, The Nuisance — featuring Allen Matkins Partner Chuck Jarrell — will hit the stage for an epic night of music and fundraising in support of Ketchum-Downtown YMCA. Don’t miss it! ?? ?? The Whisky a Go Go, Los Angeles ?? Snag your tickets now: https://hubs.ly/Q03c77Z20 Come cheer on The Nuisance and be part of an unforgettable night! #LawRocks #LawyersWhoRock #TheNuisance #AllenMatkins #RockForACause