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Cox Castle is a key contributor in Project Recovery: Rebuilding Los Angeles After the January 2025 Wildfires, a collaborative, living document designed to provide up-to-date guidance on the complex and evolving process of rebuilding Los Angeles following the January 2025 wildfires – guidance that was a feature highlight in a recent Los Angeles Times article. As part of this initiative spearheaded by ULI Los Angeles, the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate, and the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, our team is actively contributing legal and strategic insights to help shape policies, streamline recovery efforts, and support affected communities. Our involvement includes: - David Waite, serving on the Organizing and Governance Committee and Team Leader on the ‘Implementing a Building Permit “Self-Certification” Program’ team. - Preston Brooks, Team Leader on the ‘Hazardous Materials and Debris Management, Removal, and Disposal, and Process for Property Owners’ Safe Return’ team. - Mitch Menzer, Co-Team Leader on the ‘Rebuilding infrastructure for the Pacific Palisades and Altadena’ team. You can read the first iteration for March 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/giU3JVNa You can read the LA Times article here: https://lnkd.in/eNuMGtdG More from Cox Castle Wildfire Resources team here: https://lnkd.in/g8D9GTYY #losangeles #wildfires #wildfirerecovery #southerncalifornia

Cox Castle is honored to have been a sponsor of last weekend's Hoag Classic, Orange County's premier PGA TOUR Champions event.?This tournament has significantly impacted our community, raising over $20 million for Hoag and other local charities.?We are proud to support an event that combines world-class golf with a strong commitment to philanthropy.? #HoagClassic #Community

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has updated General Order 167 to enhance safety standards for all battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the state. These changes aim to bolster the reliability of California's electrical grid as the state progresses toward its zero-carbon goals. In our latest alert, Partners Annie Mudge and Robbie Hull provide an in-depth analysis of these developments. https://lnkd.in/g-AEfuik #BatteryStorage #EnergyRegulation #RenewableEnergy #CPUC #EnergySafety #ZeroCarbon

I’m chairing The Seminar Group’s California Insurance Law Conference Friday, March 21, at the Marina del Rey Marriott, covering key topics in insurance and risk management. We’ll have experienced professionals discussing issues ranging from mediation strategies to cyber risks, fire insurance, construction claims, and more. AGENDA INCLUDES: ? Managing Insurance Dynamics in Mediation - Judge Chad Allred (Ret.) ? Sheltering from the Storm of Cyber Risks with Cyber Insurance - Andrea Warren ? Reinsurance: The 800-Pound Gorilla of the Insurance Industry - Mitchell Lathrop ? Construction Claims: CD 101 - Patrick Au ? Identifying & Preserving Insurance Resources After a Complex Construction Loss - Miles Holden ? Commercial Insurance for Business Owners - Josh Keane ? Solving Problems with Fire Insurance in California - Robert Feldman ? Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Insurance - Frances OMeara ?? CA CLE: 5.0 General & 1.0 Ethics Credits ?? Location: Marina del Rey Marriott – Palisades Room ?? Promo Code: FAC100 for $100 off registration ?? Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 | 9 AM – 5 PM ?? Parking: Onsite parking available ?? Live Webcast or On Demand options available Additional details and registration information in the post below. #InsuranceLaw #ConstructionLaw #RiskManagement #CyberInsurance #Reinsurance #Mediation #FireInsurance #AIinInsurance #LegalEthics #BusinessInsurance #Insurance

Cox Castle’s 'Castle of Rock' Returns to Law Rocks Los Angeles! We’re excited to share that 'Castle of Rock', featuring legal talent from our firm and Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, will be taking the stage at Whisky a Go Go for Night Two of the 14th Annual Law Rocks Los Angeles on Friday, March 21, 2025. This year, we’re rocking in support of United Friends of the Children, an incredible organization dedicated to empowering foster youth on their path to self-sufficiency. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and fundraising, and help us support an amazing cause! Get your tickets and donate here: lawrocks.org/lax #CastleOfRock #LawRocks #LawRocksGlobal #RockGloballyGiveLocally #LawyersWhoRock #Nonprofit #BattleOfTheBands

The countdown to Learn from the Best is on! We are two days away this year's YLG Learn from the Best event, happening on Thursday, March 6 at 5:30 PM. Angela Biggs, Managing Director, Grosvenor Margo Bradish, Partner, Cox Castle Chris Foley, Director, Ground Matrix Chris Freise, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Redco Development Steve Golubchik, Executive Vice Chairman, President of Western Region Capital Markets, Newmark Hao Ko, FAIA, LEED AP, Global Director of Design, Regional Design Principal, Gensler Ann Silverberg, Chief Executive Officer, Related Affordable Jennifer Sinclair Hankerson, Director, Global Real Estate and Construction, DoorDash Stuart Wagner, AICP, Director of Planning & Pre-Development, Restoration Hardware Elizabeth Watty, Director of Current Planning, City of San Francisco This signature YLG Program allows our young leaders to connect with recognized industry leaders in an intimate group setting. Secure your ticket for this event today! https://lnkd.in/g8q4NEQm #ULI #ULISF #YLG #youngleaders #LearnfromtheBest

Congratulations to Cox Castle’s 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars! We are proud to announce that Laura Cable, Alex Caruso, Morgan Gallagher, Scott Laes, Lauren McKay, Gabe Pitassi, and Jonathan Zweig have been selected as 2025 Southern California Rising Stars. This prestigious recognition is awarded to attorneys 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less, following a rigorous selection process. Only 2.5% of attorneys in the state earn this distinction, making it a remarkable achievement. #RisingStars #SuperLawyers #CRE #SouthernCalifornia

Partner Alex DeGood participated in a Q&A with Connect CRE, discussing the long and complex process of rebuilding after January’s devastating wildfires. Alex provides valuable insights into the challenges, regulatory hurdles, and timelines associated with reconstruction efforts. https://lnkd.in/gkzReieZ For more information and resources on wildfire recovery, visit our Cox Castle Wildfire Resources page: https://lnkd.in/gzvkHiMe #WildfireRecovery #RealEstateLaw #RebuildingEfforts #LandUse #EnvironmentalLaw #DisasterRelief

March is Women’s History Month. The theme this year is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Cox Castle is proud to celebrate the women who have shaped our society through education, mentorship, and leadership. To learn more about Women’s History Month, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g85mEbMM

Join us at Connect Orange County 2025! Partner Julian Freeman will be speaking at Connect Orange County 2025, a premier gathering of real estate leaders and industry experts. Julian will be a featured panelist on “The SoCal Industrial Market,” where he and fellow industry professionals will explore key trends driving industrial demand, including: -Cap rate trends and investment opportunities -Evolving tenant composition and warehouse innovation -Development, leasing, and financing strategies in today’s market This session will provide valuable insights into both new and existing industrial properties and the forces shaping Southern California’s booming industrial sector. Learn more here and get 20% off registration: https://lnkd.in/gcmj-aMt #ConnectOC #IndustrialMarket #OrangeCounty Connect CRE